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Garrus calibration calibration calibration—or rather, calibrating for someone else. Players in the Mass Effect franchise can build romantic relationships with various characters and unlock additional scenes. However, content can sometimes surface even when players do nothing, as one of the creators of Mass Effect 3 discovered. Mass Effect 3 lead level designer Kris Schoneberg is...

After the premiere on Netflix, the materials will also appear on another platform. Gamers have long complained that the creators of Grand Theft Auto VI are not publishing new footage. Rockstar Games responded by announcing an expanded showcase of the game, but with a catch: the premiere will take place on the Netflix service. This...

The developers understood market realities and adapted. Many developers and publishers fight piracy and make life difficult for fans of free software in every possible way. However, another path exists, and that is cooperation. John Romero, co-founder of id Software and one of the creators of DOOM, recently discussed a specific approach to distributing the...

Russian filmmaker Kirill Sokolov, best known for his work on Why Don’t You Just Die!, is taking his career to new heights in Hollywood. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the director is currently helming a science fiction feature titled Blur for Netflix. This marks Sokolov’s second foray into English-language cinema, following his debut with this...

Mark Darrah, one of the creators of the original Baldur’s Gate, recently appeared on the FRVR podcast to share his thoughts on the third numbered installment developed by Larian Studios. The developer noted that 22 years passed between the releases of Baldur’s Gate 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3. A lot has changed in the gaming...

Director David Fincher and streaming giant Netflix are revisiting several scenes for the upcoming feature The Adventures of Cliff Booth, according to reports from World of Reel. The reshoots are scheduled to take place this August. Industry journalist Jeff Sneider reports that Fincher was reportedly dissatisfied with the initial cut and pushed for significant revisions....

The developers have resolved several technical issues. The creators of Crimson Desert have recently been active in releasing small hotfixes for the game. Now, they have introduced a full patch 1.17.00. Patches are usually major updates, but in this case, the release offers only a set of technical fixes and localization improvements. Developer Pearl Abyss...

Actor Michael Mando channeled his personal experiences into his portrayal of Vaas Montenegro in Far Cry 3. Many gamers still remember Far Cry 3 today, largely due to one specific person: actor Michael Mando, who played the antagonist. The character of Vaas Montenegro left a lasting impression and is still referenced or parodied in other...

The copyright holder remained unfazed even though the films also featured strong language. Creating licensed projects comes with various restrictions, and Star Wars is no exception. During the development of the iconic role-playing game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, developer BioWare encountered an unexpected demand from the copyright holder. Lucasfilm imposed a ban...

Christopher Nolan’s epic feature, The Odyssey, has officially surged past the $1 billion milestone at the global box office. The Universal Pictures production raked in $429.7 million in North America, complemented by an impressive $570.3 million from international markets. This achievement marks the third time in Nolan’s career that one of his films has surpassed...

A new game in the Apathy series is currently in development. Japanese developer Takiya Iijima, known for the visual novels Gakkou De Atta Kowai Hanashi and the Apathy series, confirmed that the debut teaser for the new Apathy installment was created using generative artificial intelligence. The mysterious video published on August 1 previously raised questions...

Marcus Lehto called some cutscenes “completely cringey.” Halo co-creator and Master Chief designer Marcus Lehto shared his impressions of playing Halo: Campaign Evolved. The developer stated that he is taking his time playing through the remake on Heroic difficulty and is generally satisfied with the updated version of the iconic shooter, although he did point...

The game will launch on PC and consoles. Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Behaviour Interactive have announced the release date for Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a new multiplayer first-person shooter set in the Serious Sam universe. The game will be available on August 31 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the...

Growing up, YouTuber and acclaimed video essayist Natalie Wynn—widely recognized as ContraPoints—regarded video games as a forbidden luxury. Naturally, that strict boundary only fueled her fascination. From foundational titles like The Sims and Age of Empires to atmospheric horror masterpieces such as Resident Evil and the Fears to Fathom anthology, Natalie devoured them all. Today,...

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick described pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI as exceptional during the company’s fiscal first-quarter 2027 earnings call. Zelnick stated that the start of pre-orders was unmatched in the history of both Take-Two and the entire video game industry. The publisher declined to disclose the specific number of pre-orders placed. According...

It has been a strong summer for movies. If you already caught The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters, we have compiled picks for home viewing. This week highlights the best new releases available on various streaming services and rental platforms. Evil Dead Burn, directed by Sébastien Vaniček, is available to rent. The...