Games

The largest exodus came from PC players. About one-third of Xbox owners did not return to Call of Duty. The Game Business, citing an analyst report from Ampere, says pre-orders for Battlefield 6 on PC through Steam alone have topped 1.7 million copies. Analysts expect EA’s new shooter to sell roughly 5 million units worldwide...

A playable demo of Aggro Crab’s newest project will be available on October 13. Aggro Crab — the studio behind PEAK and Another Crab’s Treasure — has unveiled an absurd cooperative game focused on forklifts called Crashout Crew. The title is being developed for PC, and a demo will be released on October 13 as...

The team behind Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is gradually revealing more in-game content. The developers occasionally share collections of gameplay screenshots. Recently they showcased another object that players may encounter while exploring the map. This time the spotlight falls on the “Tear of Truth.” “Favored by ambitious messengers, the fresh dew gathered...

Developers often draw on their own life experiences when creating games. In Bully — often described as a “GTA set in a school” — Rockstar crafted a range of cliques and situations. It seems that several details were inspired by the childhood of one of the game’s creators. Former environment artist Andrew Wood, who worked...

The developers have responded to several community requests. Recently the team behind Payday 2 launched a highly requested DLC — a subscription that grants access to all previously released add-ons. The cooperative shooter has now received an update. Starbreeze Studio issued a small patch: “We’ve updated the security certificate that could interfere with matchmaking for...

World of Warcraft doesn’t always behave the way its creators intended. Recently, players of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic began reporting a range of technical problems and oddities. Issues included memory leaks, character customization glitches, missing items, and more. Producer Tom Ellis described what happened to WoW Classic: “It was a really strange...

Making games is demanding — at times you’re pushed to your limits by intense pressure and exhaustive hours. A former Rockstar artist recently spoke with Retro Gamer about his time on Bully. Building the so-called “school GTA” proved to be a harsh test for the team. Andrew Wood recalled long periods of crunch — extended...

The new installment in the franchise places emphasis on refined military mechanics. The team behind the grand strategy Europa Universalis 5 has published a new development diary. This entry focuses on military mechanics and demonstrates how battles will play out. The developers are driven by an “attempt to build a simulator where every decision carries...

Sucker Punch hasn’t forgotten the original game’s protagonist. Players are gradually exploring Ghost of Yotei and sharing their findings. It turns out the developers opted to reveal what became of Ghost of Tsushima’s main hero — the two games take place many years apart. The GameClips YouTube channel posted a playthrough of a special mission....

The Epic Games Store continues to deliver a diverse selection of titles to gamers. A new giveaway round has started on the Epic Games Store. This time you can add a premium game to your library, as well as receive digital bonuses for a free-to-play title. Epic is giving away Nightingale — a PvE survival...