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Stardew Valley’s highly anticipated 1.7 update will bring two new marriage candidates, as revealed by creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe). This significant addition addresses long-standing player requests for more romance options, alongside potential improvements for in-game children.

Spiders’ highly anticipated RPG, GreedFall, has officially announced its release date for March 1.0, inviting players to delve into a unique fantasy world brimming with exploration, political intrigue, and challenging decisions.

The Mecha Comet, a modular Linux handheld with an open-source design, has launched a successful Kickstarter campaign. Featuring swappable attachments and internal modularity, the device runs on Mechanix OS (Linux 6.12) and offers customizable CPU, RAM, and storage options. The project has overcome supply challenges and is available for pre-order, with front extensions sold separately.

French games industry union Solidaires Informatique reports widespread “anger and despair” among Ubisoft staff following a recent restructuring plan. The union organized a strike and plans further action, citing concerns over cost-cutting, lack of pay raises, and a mandated return to office, which they view as a “disguised redundancy plan.”

Squad, a tactical first-person shooter, delivers authentic combat experiences emphasizing teamwork and communication. It offers 100-player battles, combined arms, and base building, bridging the gap between arcade and military simulation.

A substantial update for Borderlands 4 has been released, bringing the highly anticipated Photo Mode to the game. This update also includes a rework for Harlowe’s Zero-Point Action skill and improvements to Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode loot drops, among other fixes and enhancements.

Valve has rolled out Proton 10.0-4, the newest stable version of its compatibility layer, introducing numerous fixes and expanding game support for SteamOS and Linux users.

The UK games trade body Ukie has announced the 30 studios selected for its second Video Games Growth Programme. Supported by Tencent and the Department for Business and Trade, this initiative aims to help both emerging and established studios expand creatively and commercially within the UK’s thriving video games sector.

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Heroic Games Launcher has released version 2.19.0, bringing significant updates including experimental support for ZOOM Platform games on Linux, DXMT support for macOS M-chips, AppImage auto-updates, and various other enhancements for GOG, Epic, and Amazon game libraries.