The minigun isn’t just a weapon in games—it’s a symbol of immense power. Finding one instantly makes a player feel incredibly strong and capable of destroying anything in their way. It embodies the ultimate power fantasy – unleashing a relentless barrage of bullets. However, this iconic image didn’t originate in video games. It comes from the wild, action-packed movies of the 80s and 90s, a legacy that games readily adopted.
If you’re a long-time Battlefield player, you’ve probably experienced this: you jump into the game after an update and something just feels off. Your shots aren’t landing, movement feels awkward, and you’re losing fights you’d normally win. The developers are always making small adjustments to the game, and often these changes affect controller settings. What worked perfectly last season might now be hindering your performance. Thankfully, Battlefield’s recent updates to controller settings are a major improvement for both console and PC players using a gamepad. The developers have listened to player feedback and addressed issues with how responsive the game feels and how aim assist works. These aren’t small fixes – they’re significant changes that can drastically improve your gameplay. From faster response times to more consistent aim assist, the game now feels more natural and dependable. To stay competitive, it’s important to understand these changes and adjust your settings. It’s time to move beyond the default settings and create a controller configuration that truly helps you win.
On December 4th, Twitch banned RaKai for what they called “illegal activities.” The platform initially displayed a two-year ban, but Twitch later clarified this was just an error.
The Video Game History Foundation recently discovered the original source code for the unreleased game Xcavator 2025, with the blessing of the late developer’s family. Created by Incredible Technologies – the team known for arcade hits like Golden Tee Golf and Big Buck Hunter – the game was turned down by publishers in 1991 and has remained lost until now.
The trailer received a lot of positive feedback, and viewers quickly started discussing what they saw. One popular observation was a potential new feature – the ability to drag and revive fallen teammates. This is visible at the 0:42 mark, showing a soldier being pulled to safety while still shooting. Currently, this mechanic isn’t available in the game Hell Let Loose, suggesting it’s a new addition for an upcoming update.
Players on Reddit expressed a lot of disappointment with the game’s port. The biggest problem was noticeable input lag, making the game difficult to play. Another issue was that it was capped at 30 frames per second. This was especially frustrating for fans because the game can run at up to 120 frames per second when played on the console while docked.
This update makes the Nintendo Switch versions (1 and 2) consistent with other platforms, and it also tweaks how passive skills work across the board. You can find detailed patch notes for Switch 1/2 in Japanese here, for Xbox Series here, and for PlayStation (PS5, PS4) and Steam combined here.
To implement 2.6 Update Hunt Showdown servers will be offline for about 3 hours, starting:
SacriFire started as a project funded by Kickstarter in 2021 and has been in the works for several years. The latest news about the game came in June 2025 with the release of a gameplay trailer.
The latest trailer reveals new features for the RPG, including a gameplay cycle that lasts 100 days, choices that affect conversations, and a card-based system for making selections. While the game received a trailer last year, the developers have consistently shared updates on its Steam page.