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STALKER 2's latest update expands its A-Life NPC simulation bubble, seemingly without a scary performance tax
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has a new update out, 2.1, which builds on the excellent 2.0 patch by upgrading that most beloved and contentious of STALKER series features: the A-Life system that governs simulated NPC behavior. With the 2.1 update. It's now possible to whack up the distance at which A-Life NPCs (who, unlike scripted characters, will wander around, fight others over faction turf, and sometimes hunker down for a campfire-side guitar sesh) are visualised, while audio tweaks can make these unplanned shootouts audible from further away. The effect, in theory, is a better sense of the Zone's inhabitants going about their bang-banging business, even if Mr. Main Character here isn't close by. Both the updated game and the accompanying blog post warn that cranking this A-Life bubble up beyond the lowest, default 'Recommended' setting may have adverse effects, ranging from lower framerates to "story quest instability" and crashes. Fearing a return to STALKER 2's bug-ridden early days, I tried out the new A-Life distance options on the RPS test rig, and found they're not actually that perilous – though they might do strange things with binoculars. Read more
Keanu Reeves is replacing Reacher star Alan Ritchson for Netflix action movie Maelstrom
John Wick star Keanu Reeves is going back to fighting bad guys in upcoming Netflix action movie Maelstrom
Pinkie Promise codes (October 2026) and how to redeem them for free revives
Stay alive with the latest Pinkie Promise codes to revive you if you get caught
New KPop Demon Hunters choreography video reunites us with HUNTR/X after the events of the Netflix film
HUNTR/X is back to show us how it's done
You Can Now Wirelessly Download Games To The ModRetro Chromatic
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping , joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK ! The Chromatic has been fully unlocked, and it's been done by a wizard called David Walter. David knows he's a wizard; that'
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator has noticed the tide is turning against season 1 vs. "superior" season 2
Is season 2 growing on fans?
Razer's new Kraken Kitty V3 headset has a cosplay mode, but I'd be wary about taking your gaming tech to a convention
Razer's new Kraken Kitty V3 headset is designed for streamers and cosplayers alike, but I'd be wary about taking your gaming tech to conventions.
‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ immersive gaming experience coming in January 2027
“Don’t just watch. Play” The post ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ immersive gaming experience coming in January 2027 appeared first on NME .
Life is Strange makers Don't Nod face layoffs and possible insolvency, French workers union STJV state
Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo, a French game workers union, have released a statement detailing the current status of Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom and Rage . The studio's fate has been precarious for some time, but STJV now say that the studio has announced ("to financial press before the employees, as has been its MO") that it is under a " safeguard procedure " to avoid complete insolvency due to an inability to pay off its debts. Read more
Capcom's 2026 Bangers Continue To Shine In Latest Financial Report
First numbers for Onimusha. Capcom has shared its latest financial report for Q2 FY2026, and what do you know, the studio's stream of quality releases so far this year continue to sell well. Onimusha: Way of the Sword was the big player this quarter, shifting a crisp 1.78 million copies after just two months on the market. Resident Evil Requiem pulled in another 450,000 to bring its lifetime sales up to 8.51 million, and Pragmata added 229,000 sales this quarter, boosting its grand total to 2.73 million. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio hit by cyberattack, CEO confirms
"The attack involved unauthorized access to company systems as well as access to company data," the studio says
Dark Messiah's new edition adds co-op, cut content and console-exclusive maps to the 20-year-old orc-kicking extravaganza, and it's coming to Steam this year
The Community Edition was created by fans and modders, with support from Ubisoft and Valve.
UKIE calls on government to modernise Video Games Expenditure Credit ahead of Autumn Budget
Ahead of this week's Autumn Budget, UKIE is urging the UK government to modernise the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC). Read more
Street Fighter star promises Zangief will "shine" in the sequel, confirming the cast has signed on for two more movies
Although Street Fighter 2 has yet to be confirmed, the cast has signed on for two more movies
Horrified is the perfect family board game for Halloween, blending horror royalty with amazing team gameplay
Our resident board game expert has advice on the perfect board game to play with your family this Halloween.
A Fan Translation for the PS1 Horror Game 'Ningyo No Rakuin' Will Emerge from the Deep This Halloween
Time to shell-ebrate? Halloween is nearly upon us, and it seems that the PS1 fan translation community is getting ready to unleash something wicked to help people celebrate the occasion: a new fan translation for the Lovecraftian tactical RPG Ningyo no Rakuin . Announced last week , this brand new PS1 patch, which is being created by a team consisting of @vervalkon.bsky.social , @chaputranslations.bsky.social @laytonloztew.bsky.social & whowasphone404, will release on Saturday, October 31st 2026, giving people the opportunity to play Highwaystar and NEC Interchannel's Japan-exclusive oddity from the year 2000 in English for the very first time. So, if you happen to love checking out obscure Japanese games and have been looking for something vaguely Halloween-themed to dive into for the spooky season, this might be worth keeping an eye out for the patch when it launches on ROM hacking sites this weekend. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Most mobile controllers have two sticks, but this might be the gamepad that finally gets me playing PS2 on my iPhone
The Abxylute M5 and M6 are on their way, and that flip design plus two thumbsticks makes them a solid answer to my PS2 backlog problems.
Kingdom Come, Lord of the Rings studio Warhorse 'hit by a cyberattack'
"This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and for everyone affected."
The Anbernic RG DDS just lost official support from the best 3DS emulator
The 3DS emulator Azahar says it will no longer support the Anbernic RG DDS due to the company's use of "unofficial piracy-focused forks."
Marshmello and Alison Wonderland to play Pokémon Night Out rave at London’s The O2
Both dance artists are creating bespoke shows for the event, which will commemorate 30 years of the globe-conquering Pokémon franchise The post Marshmello and Alison Wonderland to play Pokémon Night Out rave at London’s The O2 appeared first on NME .
Bassist plays Halloween gig wearing a Steam Frame: 'Interestingly, only one guy asked me about the Frame'
Even wearing a VR headset couldn't get anyone to talk to the bassist.
TiMi Studio Group's Pokémon Unite to shut down on March 23, 2027
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Unite will be taken offline on March 23, 2027. Read more
Fan favourite map Shipment arrives today in Modern Warfare 4, just four days after launch - a new record for Call of Duty
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is getting a small update today that includes the latest iteration of Infinity Ward 's iconic Shipment map. The map arrives just four days after Modern Warfare 4's launch last Friday, 23rd October, which is unusually quickly. Read more
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced gets its last major update, adding New Game+ and other new features
Nightmare difficulty and new easter eggs have been added to the game