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Semir edits and writes at AltChar where he covers the latest news from the video games industry. He also likes to drop an opinion piece about the hot topics here and there. Semir is a PC gamer at heart but loves a short couch session on his console every once in a while.
Semir mainly covers exciting news and rumours from the video games industry, and often writes about Xbox and PlayStation Studios. He also loves writing reviews for the games.
Semir was a gamer from his early childhood. While games like the original Doom and Wolfenstein 3D were his early childhood occupations, he leans more towards addictive strategies, smaller narrative-driven adventures like Pentiment and exploration-focused RPGs these days.
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Battlestate Games’ upcoming patch 0.16.8 introduces the most brutal “hardcore wipe” in Escape from Tarkov history — stripping features, ramping up AI difficulty, and locking nearly everything down as Tarkov approaches its 1.0 launch.
JULY 9
Team Clout’s ILL turned heads at Summer Game Fest 2025 with its gut-churning trailer. In the recent interview, the team reveals what makes their body-horror shooter so special - and so disturbing.
JULY 9
Amazon Games has revealed Season 9 for New World: Aeternum, bringing fresh PvP modes, new maps, seasonal events, and a sneak peek at future content coming to PC and console players.
JULY 9
Sony has announced a dedicated State of Play showcase for Ghost of Yōtei, promising nearly 20 minutes of gameplay footage on July 10. The PS5 exclusive is set to launch on October 2, 2025.
JULY 9
Turn 10 Studios will continue to support the Forza Horizon franchise, but the team that worked on Motorsport is gone, according to former Turn 10 developer Fred Russell.
JULY 4
In a special livestream today, Arrowhead announced that their co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is dropping on Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025.
JULY 3
Players can now register to join the final playtest of Everstone’s Wuxia-inspired open-world adventure, Where Winds Meet, which will be available on PC and PlayStation 5.
JULY 3
The development of the upcoming Battlefield game is all but smooth according to the latest report, citing major issues and potential delays.
JULY 3
The latest update for Dune: Awakening introduces sandworm behaviour tweaks, improved vehicle interactions, and crucial exploit fixes to keep the desert fair and fierce.
JULY 2
Prime Gaming’s July lineup offers a nostalgic mix of action, adventure, and strategy - and Amazon Prime members can claim them all for free and keep them forever.
JULY 2
Techland’s new video offers survival advice for players jumping into Dying Light: The Beast, including tips on fuel, stealth, and staying safe at night.
JUNE 26
The latest Stalker 2 update introduces deeper AI simulation, quality-of-life improvements, and new weapons - including the Three-Line Rifle and Kora handgun. Here’s everything added in Patch 1.5.
JUNE 25
