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We quickly decided to use the Unreal Engine for development, and we also had our own unique technology we were building alongside it,” explained Strandberg. The team explored many concepts, but they knew space travel had to be a central theme for ARC Raiders. In the end, they focused on a story about an ecological disaster, the growing power of artificial intelligence, and the conflict between humans and machines.

Netflix has some must-watch shows, and its science fiction offerings are particularly strong – some really deserve more recognition. While Netflix consistently creates good original sci-fi, it doesn’t always promote these shows effectively, meaning many great series fly under the radar. Here are a few of Netflix’s best sci-fi shows that you might not have heard of.

A new update, version 21.0.1, is now available for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update mainly fixes a significant problem: an error that some users were encountering when transferring data from an original Switch to the new Switch 2. Because transferring data is essential for setting up a new Switch 2, Nintendo has addressed this issue to ensure a smoother experience.

Tibia is a long-running, free-to-play online role-playing game (MMORPG) that first launched in 1997. Players can also opt for a premium account. Despite being over 25 years old, the game is still actively updated with two major content releases each year, plus smaller fixes as needed. Recently, the developers announced the first new character class in years, and now they’ve revealed details about the Winter 2025 update, which will bring even more new content for players.

You can currently get Skull and Bones for $6 on the PlayStation Store, Steam, and Xbox Series X/S. Premium Editions are also discounted, though not on PlayStation 5. A free trial is available on all platforms, and the game is playable with Ubisoft+, PlayStation Plus, and Xbox Game Pass. PlayStation players need to take advantage of this offer by December 2nd, while Xbox and PC players have until December 6th.

Great news for fans! After 14 years since the last episode of Stargate Universe, Amazon has approved a new Stargate series. This isn’t a complete restart or reimagining; it will build upon the existing 17 seasons and over 350 hours of content.

Ever since then, Mister Sinister has been focused on controlling his own future. He’s manipulated the lives of numerous mutants to get what he wants, and his methods are often cruel and disturbed.

Popular anime series created directly as anime, such as Code Geass, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and particularly titles within the Gundam franchise, are major cultural phenomena. However, even well-made original anime often struggle to find a wide audience. This is surprisingly common, even for shows that are already successful, as they frequently don’t receive the recognition they deserve.

This update adds two new free quests. One is a surprising crossover with Attack on Titan, featuring Naoe and Yasuke as they work to stop a giant threat.

As reported by People Make Games, Rockstar Games removed some internal communication channels, leaving employees with no official way to connect about non-work topics. This change, called “the Slack purge,” led employees to reactivate a Discord server originally created in 2022. They are now using it as a space for union members to discuss working conditions at Rockstar Games.