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Microsoft’s next-generation hardware leap, internally designated as “Project Helix,” is slated to reach the hands of developers by 2027. During a presentation at the GDC Festival of Gaming, the company confirmed that alpha-stage development kits will be distributed to creators within that timeframe. This roadmap raises questions regarding Microsoft’s rumored ambition to launch the successor...

Electronic Arts hasn’t always enjoyed the best reputation among the gaming community. Recently, Peter Moore sat down with The Game Business to reflect on his tenure as a high-ranking executive at Electronic Arts. During his years heading the sports division, the company faced significant public backlash. In both 2012 and 2013, EA was infamously voted...

Image: Mike Schmidt/Critical Role Earlier this week, Critical Role announced that the cast’s traditional “long rest” schedule would undergo a significant transformation for Campaign 4. Historically, the production took the final Thursday of every month off to recharge, occasionally filling the slot with sponsored one-shots or talk shows. However, that rigid structure is officially a...

Many fans were clearly eager to see the iconic heroine in the franchise’s latest installment. Following the recent launch of Resident Evil Requiem, players were disappointed to find Ada Wong missing from the cast. However, a “consolation prize” has already surfaced. Modder Lordcobra12 took it upon himself to introduce Ada Wong’s modern outfit—specifically the version...

Honkai: Star Rail players officially have a new reason to save their Stellar Jades. The developers of Honkai: Star Rail are ramping up the hype for the upcoming Version 4.2 by unveiling the latest additions to the roster. HoYoverse has released the debut teaser for Evanessa, a new 5-star character who wields Physical damage and...

Developers have successfully resolved several underlying technical glitches. Blizzard has revisited Diablo II: Resurrected to deploy a minor hotfix specifically designed to tackle a handful of technical bugs. A notable fix addresses a bug where Colossal Jewels failed to drop after defeating the Uber Ancients in offline mode. This issue typically occurred if a player...

Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled a stellar collection of high-caliber titles joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this March. Following an impressive February update, the service is set to introduce several definitive gaming experiences. Starting March 17, Extra and Premium subscribers can access a diverse range of titles, including the definitive edition of a genre-defining...

NC America, the corporation’s Western division, has been tasked with spearheading the project’s release. NCSOFT’s Western publishing arm, NC America, will serve as the publisher for DEFECT. This upcoming cyberpunk shooter is currently under development at emptyvessel, a boutique studio founded by industry veterans known for their work on legendary titles like DOOM and The...

Image credit: Kimberley French/20th Century Studios The next era of Middle-earth cinema has officially secured its first legendary recruit. Academy Award winner Kate Winslet, whose international ascent began with Peter Jackson’s 1994 psychological drama Heavenly Creatures, has signed on for a leading role in the anticipated film The Hunt for Gollum. While Winslet is no...

Sucker Punch even developed a functional prototype for the feature. The creative minds behind Ghost of Yōtei have revealed several concepts that were explored during development but ultimately left on the cutting room floor. Project directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell shared these insights during a recent session at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). According...