KRAFTON, the creators of PUBG, and NVIDIA are joining forces to bring a new level of realism to gaming with AI-powered characters in inZOI, their upcoming life simulation game, and the PUBG universe.
In inZOI, releasing on March 28th, 2025, you’ll guide the lives of the “Zois,” shaping their stories and relationships. Imagine experiencing the complexities of life with characters who can actually understand and respond to you in a human-like way. This is made possible by “Co-Playable Characters” or CPCs, which are far more advanced than typical computer-controlled characters. They can understand the context of the game and react naturally, making interactions feel much more dynamic and engaging.
This innovative technology is a product of KRAFTON’s ongoing research in AI and NVIDIA’s expertise in advanced technology. With CPCs, inZOI and future PUBG titles are poised to offer a truly unique and engaging gaming experience. Check out inZOI on Steam and see how this collaboration is changing the future of gaming. Let’s see how this will work out on Xbox and Playstation consoles, where the game is aiming.
Kunos Simulazioni and publisher 505 Games just dropped some exciting news about Assetto Corsa EVO. As a long-time fan of the Assetto Corsa series, I’m very curious to see where they take this new title. They’ve revealed four cars from the first Car Pack, and it’s a solid mix: the Toyota GR86, the Ferrari 296 GTB, the BMW M2 CS Racing, and the tiny but surely fun Abarth 695 Biposto. This is just a taste of the 20 cars promised for the Early Access launch on January 16th on Steam.
From my hours spent in Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione, I know Kunos delivers on realism. Five tracks are confirmed for Early Access, with practice sessions and quick races to get us started. The new progression system with car rentals, purchases, driver profiles, and an academy mode sounds promising. After seeing some early impressions from veteran sim racing content creators like Jardier, my expectations are high, and I’m hoping Kunos can deliver a truly next-gen sim racing experience.
Full VR support, triple screen options, and deep car customization are all there from day one. It’s clear that Kunos is pouring everything they’ve learned into EVO. While I’ll always have a soft spot for AC Competizione, it makes sense that their focus is shifting to EVO, as they are not a huge studio after all. The car list, features like VR and the progression system, and the confirmed Early Access date are what I wanted to hear about. I am looking forward to January 16th and for all the following addition like free roam around Nurburgring.
Official Discord Server Coming Soon and Moderator Applications Open
Get ready to connect with the Assetto Corsa community on a whole new level! The official Assetto Corsa Discord server is coming soon. Even better, Kunos and 505 Games are looking for passionate fans to apply for moderator roles. If you’re dedicated to the game and want to help build a thriving community, check out the application form: https://505.games/ACModApplicationForm. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of Assetto Corsa online!
Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access – Kunos Discord Moderator Wanted
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Photos claiming to show Joy-Con controllers for an unreleased Nintendo system have appeared on Chinese social media. What caught my attention was a key detail: the system serial number visible in these photos checks out on Nintendo’s official warranty verification page.
The images showcase controllers that look similar to current Switch Joy-Cons with some apparent design tweaks. While I can’t verify the authenticity of these photos, the functional warranty number is an interesting technical detail that sets this leak apart from typical rumors. Nintendo has not made any official statements about these images or a new console. Industry watchers expect announcements about Nintendo’s next system sometime in early 2024.
Stealth Gaming Hall of Fame: Thief and Deus Ex Series
Calling all master thieves and cyberpunk conspirators – GOG’s got your back! Eidos’ genre-defining Thief games are criminally underpriced right now. These stone-cold classics will have you skulking through the shadows, pilfering priceless loot, and uncovering all sorts of creepy medieval secrets the elite want to be buried. A true stealth gamer’s delight!
And suppose dystopian corporate espionage is more your scene. In that case, the Deus Ex Collection is an unbeatable €10.99 for four of the meatiest, most mind-blowing action RPGs ever to grace a hard drive. Customize your augmentations, unravel twisted conspiracies, and shape the future of mankind, all while exploring sprawling hubs packed with juicy secrets. Political intrigue doesn’t get any better than this.
Martial Arts, Mayhem, and Raiding Tombs: Sleeping Dogs and Tomb Raider Series
Fellow virtual tourists, gather ’round. For the low, low price of €2.99, you can spend a wild vacation in Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition’s lovingly recreated Hong Kong. We’re talking street races, shootouts with triads, betting on cockfights, belting out karaoke – this undercover cop adventure has it all! The A+ kung fu combat alone is worth the price of admission. Total sleeper hit.
Prefer raiding trap-filled ruins to busting up gang hideouts? Lara Croft‘s got you covered. Her original PS1 exploits to get a stunning facelift in Tomb Raider: Anniversary for a measly €0.99, while Tomb Raider: Underworld’s globetrotting escapades can be yours for the same crazy-low price. That’s dozens of hours of acrobatic artifact hunting for less than your morning latte. Now that’s what I call a smart gaming investment!
But hey, you like your treasure hunting a bit grittier. In that case, the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot and Rise of the Tomb Raider are must-plays. These games ditch the camp for a fascinating look at how Lara became the hardened adventurer we know and love, complete with eye-popping graphics and set pieces that put Hollywood blockbusters to shame. 85% and 80% off, respectively, for the complete editions – how can you resist?
Buckle Up and Tear it Up: The Glorious Carnage of FlatOut 2
Sometimes, you just gotta get behind the wheel and cause some mayhem. FlatOut 2 has been the king of vehicular chaos since 2006, and it’s still an absolute blast today. Shiny graphics, whiplash-inducing tracks, tons of cars to smash to bits – it’s exactly what you want from an arcade racer.
But the real draw? Driver stunts. Yep, this game lets you launch your ragdoll driver through the windshield for all sorts of goofy feats. High jump contests, rings of fire, bowling pin smackdowns – FlatOut 2 goes places other racers don’t dare. Grab a few friends and get wrecking for just €1.89, or hop online and humiliate total strangers. Either way, you’re guaranteed a wild ride.
So there you have it, folks – a few top-shelf picks from GOG’s winter sale that won’t drain your gaming budget. With steep discounts on some of the best DRM-free titles around, there’s truly never been a better time to treat yourself. But hurry, these deals won’t last forever!
Thief, Deus Ex, Sleeping Dogs, Tomb Raider, FlatOut 2 – they’re all killer, no filler, and deserve a spot in any respectable PC gamer’s library. Don’t sleep on ’em – who knows when these deals will come around again? Get clicking on Good Old Games site and happy gaming!
Epic Games Store is back to its weekly schedule after all those daily holiday drops, and they’re starting 2025 strong. Hell Let Loose, the massive WWII tactical shooter, is up for grabs until January 9th.
Shooter Worth Every Penny (That You’re Not Spending)
Look, this game still runs $50 on Steam, and for good reason. We’re talking 100-player battles across huge WWII maps, where you’ve got to actually talk to your teammates if you want to survive longer than five minutes. It’s pretty much Band of Brothers meets tactical shooter, minus the Hollywood script – you and your squad write your own war stories here.
Fresh Start for 2025
Epic’s been killing it lately with their free games. We just wrapped up that crazy holiday spree where we got everything from sword-swinging in Sifu to medieval life in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Now they’re kicking off the weekly drops with this chunky multiplayer shooter.
Hell Let Loose First Person Shooter
This one’s definitely worth checking out, especially if you’re into shooters that make you use your brain as much as your trigger finger. Grab it before January 9th, get some friends together, and maybe learn a bit of WWII history while you’re at it. Just don’t be that lone wolf who runs straight into enemy artillery – trust me, been there, done that, got sent back to spawn.
