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SoftReverie Studio is promoting Knick Knack Stack, an indie puzzle game about stacking quirky objects into towers using silly building mechanics. The game has a Steam page open for wishlists, and the studio is encouraging players to add it ahead of release. Early chatter centres on its playful physics-based stacking concept.

Spectrum News reports that the Canton McKinley Bulldogs football program in Ohio is being recognized for achievements that reach past the game itself, highlighting how the team's approach to success extends to areas beyond athletics. The story frames the Bulldogs as an example of a high school program focused on broader development, though specific details from the report are limited.

A new video essay argues that player-made modifications have shaped the video game industry as much as official developers, pointing to how mods have extended game lifespans, spawned entire genres, and influenced studio design decisions. Gamers are sharing memories of landmark mods and debating which community creations mattered most, in a discussion that has drawn well over a million likes.

A Full Sail University game design graduate is working as a systems engineer building military simulations, the school reports. The story highlights how video game development skills are being applied to defense training technology, as armed forces increasingly use simulation software modeled on commercial gaming tools.

Neofeud 2, the sequel to the indie cyberpunk adventure game Neofeud, is drawing positive early reviews on Steam. One reviewer says the game keeps the 'diamond-in-the-rough' charm of the original while expanding it into 'a full banquet' crafted by a developer who deeply cares about their art. The release is being celebrated in indie game and artist circles, with the developer stressing the game is made without AI-generated art.

Valve's hero shooter Deadlock has received a substantial update, bringing changes to gameplay that players are discussing across social media. The game, still in early development, continues to attract attention as the studio iterates on its MOBA-shooter hybrid ahead of a wider release.

Parents and coaches are pushing back on the idea that children must specialise in a sport by their early years of primary school. Writing for NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, one commentator argues that a 12-year-old starting a new sport still has plenty of time to develop skills, enjoy the game and even compete seriously. The piece has struck a chord with families tired of early-specialisation pressure in youth athletics.

A game developer in India is marking 'Out of Touch Thursday' by asking followers what snacks to buy for the weekend with the equivalent of about $3 left. Suggestions in play include chips, street snacks and tofu. The lighthearted post plays on the weekly meme trend of joking about being out of touch before the weekend.

Developers behind Parch Linux, an Arch-based distribution, say they are excited about GameHub, an all-in-one tool for managing game launchers and Proton. The team is working on a new feature aimed at making the tool more useful for gamers, a preview of which was shared online and drew modest engagement from the open-source community.

Battlefield 2, the classic 2005 multiplayer shooter from DICE and EA, is being released as open source. The move lets developers and modders freely access and build on the game's code, reviving interest in a title that shaped modern large-scale multiplayer combat. Fans are discussing what community projects and updates this could enable.

An indie 2D game has drawn attention for its clever trick of simulating a living world seen through a train carriage window. As Creative Bloq explains, the developers use layered scenery, parallax movement and timed details to make passing landscapes feel alive, despite the flat art style. The piece highlights how small design choices can convincingly sell motion and depth in a two-dimensional game.

A developer has announced that every class in Evorin, an indie game available on itch.io, now has its own advances, giving players class-specific progression. The update was shared with the gaming community alongside a link to download the game, where players can try out the new per-class advancement system.

A new open-world immersive sim called No Law is drawing attention for its unusually detailed and realistic corner shops. Writing about the game after seeing it last month, one commentator argued that other developers should copy this level of everyday environmental detail, alongside the missions that can be approached in multiple ways.

A film based on Game of Thrones is set for release in summer 2029, marking the franchise's first big-screen adaptation. The project is reported to be tied to Aegon's Conquest, the Targaryen conquest of Westeros, with HBO involved. Fans of the series are discussing what a theatrical version could bring after the original show and its spin-offs.

Minecraft is holding its first-ever booth at the Tokyo Game Show, which developers describe as a way of giving back to the Japanese community. In interviews at the show, the team also said the upcoming Minecraft Dungeons II draws influence from Japan's creative culture. Japanese gaming media have picked up the interview, drawing attention among fans of the franchise.