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Valheim 1.0 launches with the Deep North, save guidance and mod caveats
The final biome is live, while Iron Gate sets expectations for old saves and mods.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV needs time to make four factions count
The extra time must turn four advertised armies into four distinct RTS problems.

Nova Games Foundation promises grants for graduates without taking ownership
Nova plans grants, mentoring and no equity claim for 20 graduates a year.

Pragmata makes shooting a problem you solve under fire
Pragmata turns each firefight into a quick route through a hacking grid, then asks players to survive the seconds they have created.

Is Monster Hunter Wilds cross-platform? How to join friends
Create a Link Party, join the host's quest at Alma, and use Environment Link for shared exploration.

Silent Hill: Townfall's CRTV needs to make its Scottish fog playable
The handheld CRTV is more than a replacement radio: it has to connect Townfall's exploration, puzzles and danger.

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush early access is live on Xbox before the 10 September launch
Ultimate Edition customers can start racing now; the full launch follows on 10 September.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War joins PC Game Pass
Black Ops Cold War's Windows edition is now part of PC Game Pass, Ultimate and Premium.

Ontos turns a rat server into a horror encounter
Ontos makes a grotesque machine into an investigation that ends in a player's decision.

Baldur's Gate 3 cross-play: how to set it up
Link Larian Accounts, allow cross-play, mark your existing save and match mods before inviting friends.