CraterGame

Japanese Game Developers Fully Embrace AI Technology Amidst Controversy In recent times, the gaming industry witnessed a significant trend regarding the use of artificial intelligence, particularly highlighted by a recent survey conducted by Japan’s Online Game Association (JOGA) alongside Kadokawa ASCII Laboratories. This study revealed that all surveyed Japanese online game developers had incorporated generative … Read more

Thief Gold Joins GOG’s Preservation Program with New Features The beloved stealth classic, Thief Gold, made headlines recently when it gained entry into GOG’s Preservation Program. This initiative by GOG represents their commitment to keeping older games accessible and functional on modern systems indefinitely. Along with this momentous announcement, preparations were underway for the upcoming … Read more

New York State Implements Year-Long Ban on High-Power Data Centers In a significant move to regulate the growing impact of data centers on local communities, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a moratorium on the construction of new high-powered data centers. This executive order, which came into effect following her signature on a Tuesday, … Read more

Innovative Mod Brings Counter-Strike to PSP with Minimal Footprint In a fascinating development in the realm of handheld gaming, a talented modder named Yifeng Wang crafted a unique version of Counter-Strike known as OpenStrike. This remarkable creation not only demonstrates the potential of older gaming technology but also provides a refreshing take on how classic … Read more

Capcom Restructures Monster Hunter Wilds Bundles and Announces Price Cut In an intriguing turn of events, Capcom announced significant changes to “Monster Hunter Wilds” just 18 months after its release. Starting August 3 or 4, depending on the region, the gaming giant planned to simplify its bundle offerings and reduce the game’s price. The existing … Read more

New Hotspot Monitoring Features for RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards Introduced In a noteworthy advancement in GPU monitoring, users of RTX 50-series graphics cards gained access to enhanced thermal tracking capabilities. Following the revelation that repair shops obtained leaked internal tools from Nvidia, CPUID released an updated version of their HWMonitor software aimed specifically at these … Read more

Ubisoft’s Recent DLC Strategy for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Rethinks Monetization In a noteworthy shift within modern gaming practices, Ubisoft’s reimagined release of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag sparked discussions surrounding its monetization strategy. The remastered version featured controversial downloadable content (DLC), including a day-one map pack—priced at five dollars—that disclosed the locations of all collectibles. … Read more

Microsoft Sets New Benchmark with Patch Tuesday Fixing Over 600 Vulnerabilities On July 14, 2026, Microsoft made headlines with its latest Patch Tuesday, which addressed an unprecedented 622 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) across its product suite. This marks a significant increase from the prior month’s total of 206, effectively more than tripling the amount … Read more