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fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Inside the struggle to create a cozy Lord of the Rings game

Weta Workshop's Game Studio faces significant challenges in developing Tales of the Shire due to poor management and communication.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

R.I.P. Julian LeFay, The Father Of The Elder Scrolls

Julian LeFay, Father of The Elder Scrolls, has died at 59 after battling terminal cancer.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Critical Role Is Developing A Video Game

Critical Role is developing a new video game set in Exandria in collaboration with AdHoc.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Ousted Subnautica 2 Devs' Lawsuit Demands Full $250 Million Payout And Creative Control

Krafton allegedly sabotaged Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 development and is being sued for a $250 million payout.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

Night and day graphics comparison shows why Donkey Kong Bananza had to be for Switch 2

Donkey Kong Bananza showcases significant enhancements made possible by the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly in environmental design and gameplay.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

The Next Guilty Gear Game Has Been Cancelled, Franchise Is "Back To The Drawing Board" - Report

The follow-up to Guilty Gear Strive has reportedly been cancelled by Arc System Works.
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Ghost Of Yotei Brings Back Kurosawa Mode, Adds New Modes From Samurai Film Directors

In 2020, Sucker Punch struck a deal with the estate of the late Samurai film director, Akira Kurosawa, to bring a black-and-white Kurosawa mode into Ghost of Tsushima.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

New Details About Borderlands 4's World And Factions Are Here

Kairos is a prison planet controlled by the Timekeeper, who uses advanced technology to maintain his oppressive rule and observe the populace at will.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Romero Games Says It's Not Dead, But Looking For A New Publisher After Xbox Layoffs

Romero Games clarified that, although its next game was indeed canceled due to pulled funding, the company itself is still actively exploring next steps.
Video games
#resident-evil
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Blizzard cancels all new content for its tower defense mobile game Warcraft Rumble in light of recent heavy layoffs at parent company Microsoft.

Blizzard announced it will cease development on new content for Warcraft Rumble, although support will continue through updates focused on in-game events and bug fixes.
Mobile UX
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

One Of The Most Expensive Games Ever Is Free To Play For Two Weeks

Star Citizen's development has faced extensive delays and unmet promises, frustrating many players.
#ea
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Canceled Black Panther Game Reportedly Used A Nemesis-Like System For A Showdown With The Skrull

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Canceled Black Panther Game Reportedly Used A Nemesis-Like System For A Showdown With The Skrull

Books
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Former GTA Creative Director Dan Houser Wrote A Novel About Game Development

Dan Houser's debut novel, A Better Paradise, explores video game development and expands on a 2024 audio fiction series.
The novel is available in multiple formats and is the first in a series related to a future video game.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I can't get enough of this Unreal Engine remake of the iconic Metal Gear Solid 2 intro

Unreal Engine 5 allows fans to recreate classic games with modern visuals, evident in the impressive remake of Metal Gear Solid 2's iconic intro cinematic by JacktheLightning.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Death Stranding 2 Could Be Causing Some PS5s To Overheat

Players have reported that while using the map menu in Death Stranding 2, their PS5 consoles are overheating, leading to loud fan noises and warnings.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Fan-Made Ultimate Sonic Smackdown Has Big Marvel Vs. Capcom Energy

Ultimate Sonic Smackdown introduces exciting 3-vs-3 battles, providing fans a polished experience inspired by Capcom's fighting games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Dying Light Gets A "Retouched" Update Soon With All These Improvements, But It's Not A Remaster

Techland is introducing a significant update to Dying Light, enhancing visuals and audio without labeling it a remaster.
#hideo-kojima
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Jurassic World Evolution 3 Will No Longer Use Generative AI Following Backlash

Frontier Development ceases the use of generative AI for scientist portraits in Jurassic World Evolution 3 after player backlash.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

GTA 5 Actor Says This One Mission Was "Hands Down" The Worst To Perform

Ned Luke, who voiced Michael in GTA 5, finds the yoga mission difficult and expresses eagerness to return in future GTA Online content.
#horror-games
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

After 'Until Dawn,' Supermassive Is Finally Making Its Boldest Horror Game Yet

fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

After 'Until Dawn,' Supermassive Is Finally Making Its Boldest Horror Game Yet

#dragon-age
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Every New Detail About Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Development Shows Why It's A Defining Game For BioWare

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Ending Feels Like A Mass Effect Mission And Now We Know Why

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Every New Detail About Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Development Shows Why It's A Defining Game For BioWare

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Ending Feels Like A Mass Effect Mission And Now We Know Why

fromPolygon
1 month ago

Silent Hill f devs want you to 'find the beauty in terror'

The hallmark of Japanese horror is not simply grotesqueness, but the coexistence of beauty and the disturbing. We are creating this title with the concept: 'Find the beauty in terror.'
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Switch 2 Is Missing That Big, Binge-Worthy Epic Everyone Won't Shut Up About

The Switch 2 has impressive hardware, but it lacks a big single-player adventure like 'Breath of The Wild' or 'Super Mario Odyssey' to fully captivate players.
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

D&D's next big game won't play anything like BG3 - and with the director of Jedi: Survivor, that's the point

Stig Asmussen's new studio Giant Skull is developing a AAA Dungeons & Dragons adventure game.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Keeper, new game from Psychonauts 2 devs, coming Oct. 17

Keeper is a unique game where players explore as a mobile lighthouse alongside a bird companion, demonstrating Double Fine's creativity and charm.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

After Silent Hill 2, Cronos: The New Dawn Might Complete Bloober Team's Redemption Arc

Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn seeks to craft a unique horror experience with innovative gameplay mechanics.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Fortnite Boss Makes A Bold Claim About AI In Video Games

AI characters giving you the possibility of infinite dialogue with a really simple setup for creators means small teams will be able to create games with immense amounts of characters and immense and interactive worlds.
Artificial intelligence
#dungeons--dragons
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Outriders Studio Blames Square Enix's 'Lack Of Communication' For New Game Being Put On Ice

"The suspension of Gemini project is a consequence of the fact that the Publisher has not presented us with a draft of the subsequent content rider to the Publishing Agreement."
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fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Great Games From Asia And The Pacific Islands

The article highlights the significance of AAPI Heritage Month by celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander cultures through gaming.
#cyberpunk-2077
fromVG247
2 months ago
Video games

Wahey, Cyberpunk 2077's sequel has entered pre-production, and it looks like it might actually be called Cyberpunk 2

Video games
fromVG247
2 months ago

Wahey, Cyberpunk 2077's sequel has entered pre-production, and it looks like it might actually be called Cyberpunk 2

Cyberpunk 2077's sequel has entered pre-production, officially named Cyberpunk 2, as announced by CD Projekt during their financial results presentation.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2: CD Projekt Acknowledges Development "Challenges"

Cyberpunk 2077 will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring dedicated development and new mouse-style controls.
#super-mario-64
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

What went wrong with Project Mario 128: Nintendo's 'lost' sequel

Super Mario 64 never received a direct sequel despite its groundbreaking impact on the gaming franchise.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

What went wrong with Project Mario 128: Nintendo's 'lost' sequel

Super Mario 64 never received a direct sequel despite its groundbreaking impact on the gaming franchise.
#naughty-dog
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 months ago

Naughty Dog's Said to Be Taking Inspiration From Elden Ring for Its Next Game

Naughty Dog's new title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, draws inspiration from Elden Ring, emphasizing player choice and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 months ago

Naughty Dog's Said to Be Taking Inspiration From Elden Ring for Its Next Game

Naughty Dog's new title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, draws inspiration from Elden Ring, emphasizing player choice and innovative gameplay.
fromWGB
2 months ago

Jade Raymond Leaves Haven After Fairgames Tests Poorly

Jade Raymond has been an incredible partner and visionary force in founding Haven Studios. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and contributions, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Delayed

Taking this additional time will allow us to add more polish, and make sure we give you the best possible experience, and one that lives up to our vision.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Is that Virtua Fighter Ganondorf?

Sega unveiled details about the new Virtua Fighter 6, showcasing character Wolf Hawkfield's evolution with modernization and deeper lore for franchise characters.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Mafia: The Old Country Isn't Open World And Doesn't Require A "Massive Time Commitment"

"We think there's a large audience for compelling stories that don't require massive time commitments," 2K President David Ismailer stated.
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

20 Years Later, A Star Wars Writer Tells Us What Would Happen If Darth Vader Ruled The Galaxy

Back then, before a big movie came out, marketing had this big push where they would release a video game, the novelization, and the comic adaptation a week before the movie came out because that was the peak time for people to be interested in it.
Video games
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fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

A creative dad turned his kid's artwork into a video game, and you have to see the results

Odd Dorable is a cozy, non-violent puzzle adventure game inspired by a child's artwork, aiming to foster exploration and nostalgia.
fromwww.gadgets360.com
2 months ago

GTA 6 Developers Didn't Think the Game's 2025 Launch Window Was Real

GTA 6's release is delayed to May 26, 2026, due to development challenges and management's desire to avoid crunch.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Half-Life 3 is reportedly playable in its entirety and could be announced this year

Half-Life 3 may be playable end-to-end, with possible announcement and release this year.
Tyler McVicker reports that recent rumors are encouraging for Half-Life 3's development.
fromVG247
3 months ago

Codemasters is "pausing development" on future rally games with its big re-acquisition of the WRC licence only having produced one game, which really sucks

Every great journey eventually finds its finish line, and today, we announce that we've reached the end of the road working on WRC.
Video games
#gaming
fromGameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

This Dark Fantasy Action-Adventure Transforms You Into A Tactical Forge Master

MercurySteam's 'Blades of Fire' revisits the origins of spiritual predecessors while embodying a unique vision in the modern dark fantasy landscape.
Video games
fromInverse
4 months ago

30 Years Ago, The Creators of Final Fantasy and Dragon Ball Made The Perfect RPG

Chrono Trigger, a gaming supergroup project, forever changed RPGs through collaboration among top creators led by Sakaguchi, Horii, and Toriyama.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

This Dark Fantasy Action-Adventure Transforms You Into A Tactical Forge Master

MercurySteam's 'Blades of Fire' revisits the origins of spiritual predecessors while embodying a unique vision in the modern dark fantasy landscape.
Video games
fromInverse
4 months ago

30 Years Ago, The Creators of Final Fantasy and Dragon Ball Made The Perfect RPG

Chrono Trigger, a gaming supergroup project, forever changed RPGs through collaboration among top creators led by Sakaguchi, Horii, and Toriyama.
fromVG247
3 months ago

As GTA 4 turns 17, ex-Rockstar technical lead says that if GTA 6 was his baby, he "wouldn't release any additional trailers" because it's a "boss move"

If it was my call I wouldn't release any additional trailers. There is more than enough hype around VI and the element of surprise will only make the release bigger.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review - I never expected SNK to compete with Street Fighter 6, but here we are

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves revives the classic series with updated graphics and a familiar gameplay experience, set to release in April 2025.
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Kingdom Hearts Fans Are Feasting On Crumbs After Disney Referenced The Series In A Small Way

Kingdom Hearts fans are buzzing about a recent lo-fi music video where Max's desk features stickers and imagery connected to the series, sparking theories.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

From Software Is Not Abandoning Single-Player Games, Studio Boss Says

"As previously mentioned, this is an online multiplayer title at its core, but this doesn't mean that we as a company have decided to shift to a more multiplayer-focused direction with titles going forward," Miyazaki said in a Nintendo interview.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Mario Kart World launches exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2

"Mario Kart World will be a day-one Switch 2 exclusive, featuring an open-world mode and in-game atmospheric effects based on time and weather."
Video games
#disco-elysium
fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

Canceled Disco Elysium spin-off X7 would have been about Cuno and Cunoesse going on the run with a box of locusts, allegedly leaked internal presentation suggests

Toronto startup
fromPolygon
4 months ago

'From the team that brought you Disco Elysium' is doing a lot of work here

Longdue Games' 'Hopetown' aims to be a spiritual successor to 'Disco Elysium', but raises questions about its team's credentials.
fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

Canceled Disco Elysium spin-off X7 would have been about Cuno and Cunoesse going on the run with a box of locusts, allegedly leaked internal presentation suggests

Toronto startup
fromPolygon
4 months ago

'From the team that brought you Disco Elysium' is doing a lot of work here

Longdue Games' 'Hopetown' aims to be a spiritual successor to 'Disco Elysium', but raises questions about its team's credentials.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

STALKER 2's success led to studio expansion in face of industry challenges, Ukraine war

GSC Game World has seen a resurgence in its workforce, growing steadily since February 2023, with 50 new hires recently joining the team.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

PowerWash Simulator Has Two Key Problems The Sequel Needs To Fix

PowerWash Simulator provides therapeutic joy but suffers from frustrating cleaning mechanics that need improvement in its sequel.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is now slated to launch in October 2025

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is delayed to October 2025 to ensure technical quality over meeting deadlines.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Assassin's Creed Shadows has a hidden technique for creating stunningly realistic wind

Assassin's Creed Shadows utilizes invisible fluid simulations for realistic wind effects and advanced ray tracing to enhance the game's visuals and storytelling.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Babe, wake up, it's 2025 and Myst just patched in new content

Cyan Worlds adds the long-anticipated Rime world to Myst (2020), enhancing gameplay with new narratives and visuals.
The Rime update is a free addition for Myst (2020) owners across multiple platforms.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Assassin's Creed Shadows day-one patch seemingly addresses Japanese government concern over destructible shrines

Ubisoft's last-minute patch for Assassin's Creed Shadows addresses cultural concerns by making temples and shrines more respectful in-game.
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 Was Just Announced

A sequel, Space Marine 3, is confirmed by Saber Interactive, following the success of Space Marine 2.
Video games
fromVG247
4 months ago

EA's Skate reportedly has microtransactions added-in before it's out in early access, seemingly because its alpha test is also aiming to get feedback on buying stuff

EA is introducing microtransactions through virtual currency during Skate's alpha test, raising concerns among players about early monetization.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Killing Floor 3 Delayed, Post-Launch Update To Undo A Controversial Change

Killing Floor 3 release delayed; significant changes, including perk customization planned for post-launch.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

The Sinking City 2 Looks More Sinister Than Ever In New Gameplay Deep Dive, Kickstarter Now Live

"After three years of this horrid war hanging over our daily lives, we've learned to adapt, though it has never been easy," Frogwares CEO Wael Amr said.
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fromPolygon
4 months ago

Split Fiction's loopy fun co-op will make or break your relationship

Split Fiction innovates co-op gameplay while exploring the artistic and economic challenges faced by game developers.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Fable Delayed To 2026

Fable's release has been postponed to 2026, allowing for more development time to enhance the game.
Video games
fromVG247
5 months ago

"I didn't think of them as scary at all" One of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead designers must be braver than all of us, because he didn't think the moon or titular mask were nightmare fuel in the slightest

The design elements of Majora's Mask, specifically the moon and mask, were deemed terrifying by onlookers, but the lead designer did not perceive them as scary.
fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the oddest artistic influences

Nicholas Maxson-Francombe explores unique level design in Clair Obscur, emphasizing creativity and aesthetics over traditional gameplay.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Microsoft shows progress toward real-time AI-generated game worlds

Microsoft's WHAM tool enables real-time generation of gameplay videos, though it is currently limited in quality and resolution for practical gaming.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Rockstar's working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VI

Rockstar is focusing on user-generated content for GTA VI, collaborating with creators of popular games.
GTA VI aims to leverage insights from previous successes in user-generated gaming.
Washington Wizards
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Marvel Rivals On Switch 2? Devs Make It Sound Possible

Marvel Rivals may come to the new Nintendo Switch 2 if performance meets expectations.
Developers are in talks with Nintendo for potential development.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Sony Passed On The Order: 1886 Sequel, Dev Claims

Ready at Dawn's sequel pitch for The Order: 1886 was rejected by Sony, potentially due to the game's critical reception.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Wonder Woman Game Has Reportedly Already Cost WB Games $100 Million, Nowhere Close To Releasing

The Wonder Woman video game has been rebooted, cost over $100 million, and remains years away from release.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

25 Years Into The Sims, EA Is Still Making The Same Mistakes

The Sims franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary, marked by legacy editions and new DLC announcements amidst mixed reactions from fans regarding its ongoing development and direction.
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