Jacob Blazewicz
Number of publications: 2331
Graduated with a master's degree in Polish Studies from the University of Warsaw with a thesis dedicated to this very subject. Started his adventure with GRYOnline.pl in 2015, writing in the Newsroom and later also in the film and technology sections (also contributed to the Encyclopedia). Interested in video games (and not only video games) for years. He began with platform games and, to this day, remains a big fan of them (including Metroidvania). Also shows interest in card games (including paper), fighting games, soulslikes, and basically everything about games as such. Marvels at pixelated characters from games dating back to the time of the Game Boy (if not older).
Apex Legends With Big Problems; Anticheat or Source Engine Exploit Allows Unauthorized Software Installation
18 March 2024
Opponents of EA's anticheat were quick to blame this security exploit as the source of a major safety vulnerability that disrupted the finals of the Apex Legends tournament. However, the source of the exploit could also be the game engine.
Cities: Skylines 2 Devs Finally Announced Official Release Date for Mod Support
18 March 2024
Colossal Order will soon release official tools for creating fan-made Cities: Skylines 2 mods (in beta version).
„No One Likes Suing Fans.” Ex-Pokemon Lawyer Explains Reasons and Methods Behind Blocking Fan Projects
16 March 2024
Don McGowan, former head of The Pokemon Company's legal team, explained the process of blocking fan games.
„Game Feel Is Way More Important Than Precise Visual Accuracy.” Stardew Valley Dev Reveals Another Change From Patch 1.6
14 March 2024
Patch 1.6 for Stardew Valley will fix an annoying problem with combat that wasn't a „mistake” but rather a conscious decision by Eric Barone.
Embracer Group Leaves Russia and Sells Selected Assets to Saber Interactive. Metro Devs May Be Next
14 March 2024
Embracer Group is getting rid of selected assets of Saber Interactive, including 38 games. The buyer also has the right to purchase Zen studios and 4A Interactive at a fixed price.
Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Patch Focuses on Bizzare Bug. That’s One of Changes in New Update, More Will Be Revealed Every Day
14 March 2024
Eric Barone is going to share with fans one change from the 1.6 update every day until its release. Among other things, the patch will fix a rather strange bug related to harvesting crops.
Flying Terror Took Helldivers 2 Players by Surprise. Devs: “This Is Propaganda From Bug Sympathizers”
14 March 2024
Undermining the Terminids doesn't seem to have pleased their sympathizers, who are sowing damaging propaganda online. At least that's how one of the developers of Helldivers 2 explains the „lying” rumors about unknown threats.
Moon Studios' Thomas Mahler Shares How Studio Was Saved by Success of Ori and Blind Forest
13 March 2024
Without Ori and the Blind Forest, there would be not only the highly promising action RPG No Rest for the Wicked, but most likely Moon Studios itself.
Stardew Valley Fans Are Delighted About One Change in Upcoming Patch 1.6
12 March 2024
Stardew Valley is going to receive quite a few changes in Update 1.6. Eric Barone has just revealed yet another one, and players are already excited about it, as the novelty related to saplings will have a significant application.
„Just Kicked a Guy and I Will Do It Again.” Helldivers 2 Devs and Players Want Changes to Kick System
12 March 2024
Helldivers 2 needs a well-thought-out and refined option for kicking out players. The developers know that the system isn't perfect and needs changes.
Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Creator and Co-writer of Chrono Trigger, Has Passed Away
08 March 2024
Akira Toriyama has died. The creator of the popular Dragon Ball and one of the most important figures in manga history was 68.
Toxic Playstation Fans Cannot Handle Release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC
07 March 2024
The release of another PlayStation-exclusive title on PC has sparked excitement among many players, but Sony „fans” (or rather, fanboys or trolls) aren't thrilled with the decision.
GTA 5 Inspired Director of Dragon’s Dogma 2 When Designing Game’s Open World
07 March 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 is going to offer a world four times larger than the first game in the series. Director Hideaki Itsuno revealed that Grand Theft Auto 5 was the inspiration behind its creation.
Success of Helldivers 2 Fuels Sony Acquisition Rumors, CEO of Arrowhead Denies
06 March 2024
The success of Helldivers 2 won't result in Sony's acquisition of the Arrowhead studio, contrary to speculation.
Private Games, New Shopping Cart, and Longer Launch Discounts. Steam With More Updates
06 March 2024
Steam is introducing a long-tested feature for private games and doubles the length of time for which a game's launch discount can last.
„We Need More Compassion and Union in the World, and Less Rivalry.” Helldivers 2 Devs Comment on Platform War
05 March 2024
Johan Pilestedt has once again given Helldivers 2 fans food for thought, although not all of his posts have received wide approval from players.
Blizzard Listened to Diablo 4 Players. We'll Test Loot Changes Before Season 4
05 March 2024
A Public Test Server is coming to Diablo 4 and will allow players to test major changes to the item system. Blizzard has also confirmed the release date for Gauntlet.
Steam Takes on Games Faking Helldivers 2, Palworld, and Other Hits
03 March 2024
The success of Helldivers 2 and Palworld has been exploited by dishonest developers who have tried to sell their games as these and other well-known productions.
DLC for Free. That’s How ESO’s Devs Start Celebrating 10th Anniversary of Its Release
03 March 2024
The 10th anniversary of the release of The Elder Scrolls Online is approaching, but the game's developers aren't waiting until April and have already begun celebrating a decade of their MMORPG.
Years Ago He Leaked Cyberpunk 2077 Gadgets, Today He Describes His Story. „Don’t Be a Moron Like Me”
29 February 2024
Loss of a good job, 8 months of restriction of freedom, and community service. So much for a Polish game fan who wanted to „just” share a Cyberpunk 2077 leak.