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Linux kernel 7.1 out now with new NTFS driver, lots of hardware improvements
A brand new hot off the press Linux kernel 7.1 has been released bringing with it all the latest new and improved hardware support. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/linux-kernel-7-1-out-now-with-new-ntfs-driver-lots-of-hardware-improvements/
Solasta 2 character creator update means you can manipulate face-sliders until you're hot at last
Many of the complaints about Solasta 2 when it launched in early access were about the CRPG's character creator. While its results were better than the first game's freakish plasticine faces, it was hard to make a full party who looked and sounded meaningfully distinct... Read more.
The Last of RAM – Beta Sign Up
The Last of RAM is a fast-paced parkour FPS where survival depends entirely on constant movement through high-security data centers in a world where computer memory has become more valuable than gold. In The Last of RAM you infiltrate fortified facilities to steal precious hardware while fighting...
7Haven is out now, though what it actually is remains a mystery
7haven is out now, and after digging through its Google Play listing, I can tell you it's a card game. Beyond that, you're somewhat on your own here right now. There's a name, an icon, and a description that's working very hard to avoid specifics. The description promises strategy, timing, and...
As Dead by Daylight turns 10, Behavior unveils game-changing overhaul that will "make the next ten better than the first"
It's hard to believe that we've had ten years of Dead by Daylight. From its humble origins with just The Trapper, The Wraith, and The Hillbilly, it now sports a roster of 43 terrors, some of which hail from the biggest horror franchises ever. We've seen comic books, spinoff games, eerie K-pop songs...
Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients Two Week Recap
The first two weeks of Return of the Ancients have come and gone, leaving behind a trail of triumphs and hard-fought battles. Together with Lily, our Data Analyst, we've unearthed a collection of highlights that capture the scale of the journey so far. Check out this snapshot of sacrifices made,...
10 Moments in The Witcher 3 That Are Better Once You Know the Lore
The Witcher 3 already has hard-hitting moments, but they get even better when you understand the foundational lore they're built on.
Geometry Dash streamer suffers brutal fail after 400,000 attempts on game’s hardest level
Geometry Dash streamer Doggie failed at 97% on GRIEF after two years and over 400,000 attempts.
Two Jurassic Park characters are father-daughter, and I guarantee that you never noticed
The character Sarah Harding from The Lost World: Jurassic Park is the daughter of Gerry Harding, the veterinarian in the first movie
Opinion: I'm So Glad Racing Games Are Finally Getting Interesting Again
Changing gears. I'm sure some people aren't going to like this, but speaking as a fan of racing games, I think they've been kinda boring for a while. I dunno, it's difficult. You look at racers over the last 10 years or so, and it's hard to argue against them in some respects. They're broadly very...
Sega explains why Sonic classic games aren’t coming back anytime soon
Why are so many classic Sonic games still trapped on older hardware? It’s a fair question, but according to Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, re-releasing them isn’t nearly as straightforward as fans might think. Speaking during Sonic’s 35th anniversary celebrations, Iizuka explained that simply...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Max Level is 99; Optional WEAPONs Have “Dedicated Narrative Components”
Naoki Hamaguchi says you'll now be motivated to "complete all remaining content" after the story rather than replaying in Hard Mode.
EverQuest’s Hardcore Heritage and EverQuest II’s Summer Jubilee are back for another year
Who’s ready for seasonal annual events in EverQuest and EverQuest II? Well, presumably you are. These are regular events. They’re seasonal. They’re annual. You might have already clocked that there are things that are back for another year. For EQ1 fans, there’s the 2026 edition of Hardcore...
Xbox Wants Faster Fallout, Elder Scrolls Games to Bolster Business
Will they come to PlayStation? It’s hard to believe it’s been just one week since the Xbox Showcase, as Microsoft’s gaming division has been battered over the past few days – with CEO Satya Nadella being one of the people sticking in the boot. Speaking at Hard Fork Live, the Microsoft executive...
One Shots: Hangin’ with my virtual homies
Kicking us off today is Vincent with a more-than-meets-the-eye group shot in Final Fantasy XIV. “An addition on the new planet (at least, it’s the first I’ve seen of it), when the server completes a project, they’ve grouped up a set of hard working NPCs to take a photo of those who helped with the...
Former Destiny 2 Community Lead Reveals Bungie Was Close To Shutting Down Before Sony Acquisition
Destiny 2 was close to shutting down ahead of its Sony acquisition, according to one of the game's former community managers. Bungie appears to have had a hard time maintaining Destiny 2 for quite some time now, to such an extent that the $3.6 billion corporate buyout essentially allowed the studio...
City of the Great Machine Game Review
From time to time, I use my meetings with publishers at conventions to intentionally pick up older games from their catalog. I usually need them for the new tabletop release doldrums of spring. That’s because publishers hit all of us hard with new titles in “Convention Season”, which for my money...
10 Most Emotional Story Beats in One Piece
One Piece has had many emotional beats throughout the years, but these hit the hardest.
Microsoft CEO says Xbox needs to be more sustainable: "We've not been monetizing that entertainment"
As newly arrived Xbox CEO Asha Sharma promises a 100-day "reset," Microsoft boss Satya Nadella says the company's biggest challenge is finding ways to make both its games and hardware more "economically sustainable." In a new interview with Hard Fork, CEO Nadella calls on Xbox to find ways to...
RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT GPUs make gains in latest Steam Hardware Survey
The May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey reveals that Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9060 XT graphics cards have finally been registered in the database, nearly a year after their launch. As spotted by Videocardz, the latest survey data shows that the RX 9070 XT has reached a 1.33% market share, while the RX 9060...
This hand-embroidered medieval adventure game looks like a lovely, chill time—but I'm warning you, don't be fooled by its pleasant exterior
Before I explain to you why Scarlet Deer Inn is one of my most anticipated games of this year, I urge you to download the demo[url] [/url]on Steam and play it for yourself. It's hard to describe why I'm so excited by it without spoiling the very specific moment I realised it had serious juice, so I...
'We Have To Turn This Into A Sustainable Business' - Microsoft CEO Discusses Future Of Xbox
Satya Nadella shares his thoughts. The big boss of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, recently appeared in a Hard Fork podcast event in San Francisco, and he was questioned a little bit about the future of Xbox and what the plans are going forward. Specifically, the first Xbox-related question was about...
Microsoft CEO says Xbox needs to be more sustainable: "We've not been monetizing that entertainment"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says that after 25 years of Xbox investment, he wants to build great games and hardware in a “sustainable way.”
Tetris: The Grand Master 4 - Absolute Eye (Switch) Review
Tetris For The Pros In case you were unaware, the Tetris Grand Master series began its life as a ‘competitive’ arcade version of the famous falling blocks game. Among fans and professional players, it has a reputation for being one of the hardest but most complete versions of the original game....
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