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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...
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...
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...
Truth be told, the fractured, shifting landscapes seen in Inception would translate brilliantly into an interactive medium, and no gaming genre fits that esoteric atmosphere quite like the Soulslike. From the high-medieval motifs that pioneered the genre to the suffocating sci-fi dread of titles like Hellpoint, the missing puzzle piece has always been a project...
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,...
Many television series suffer from sudden dips in quality that disrupt the viewing experience. Shows like The Walking Dead lose momentum after Andrew Lincoln leaves, Lost shifts into flash-forwards, and Stranger Things declines past season 3. However, certain sci-fi shows on Netflix maintain high quality from the first episode to the last without frustrating lulls....
