HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:14:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 I’m learning to love autobattlers and it’s because this Steam demo let me build a gnarly squad of combat freaks out of weird meat and goblin blood https://hardware.nrgnews.net/im-learning-to-love-autobattlers-and-its-because-this-steam-demo-let-me-build-a-gnarly-squad-of-combat-freaks-out-of-weird-meat-and-goblin-blood/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:14:30 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/im-learning-to-love-autobattlers-and-its-because-this-steam-demo-let-me-build-a-gnarly-squad-of-combat-freaks-out-of-weird-meat-and-goblin-blood/ For those of us who have spent a lifetime battling imaginary foes across the realms of MMOs and RPGs, there’s a certain visceral satisfaction that few games can match. But what happens when you combine that lifelong war with the fascinating absurdity of alchemy? Enter Flask, an autobattler that throws a delightfully grotesque twist on […]

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]]> Before his death in 2025, Half-Life 2 art director Viktor Antonov worked on one last game: A Wild West FPS soulslike that’s ‘coming soon’ to Steam https://hardware.nrgnews.net/before-his-death-in-2025-half-life-2-art-director-viktor-antonov-worked-on-one-last-game-a-wild-west-fps-soulslike-thats-coming-soon-to-steam/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:13:21 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/before-his-death-in-2025-half-life-2-art-director-viktor-antonov-worked-on-one-last-game-a-wild-west-fps-soulslike-thats-coming-soon-to-steam/ Some artists don’t just create games; they shape worlds. Visionary artist Viktor Antonov is one of those creators, leaving an indelible mark on gaming history with masterpieces like Half-Life 2, Dishonored, and Wolfenstein: The New Order. His unique visual style and deep thematic commitment set him apart, demonstrating a talent for crafting immersive, unforgettable environments. […]

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