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Creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Guillaume Brosh, said that launching the game on Xbox Game Pass “lowered the barrier to entry” and allowed them to reach a much broader audience. This year has surpassed all our expectations thanks to the fans’ support. For a newly formed studio, releasing a debut title is filled...
CD Projekt RED is gearing up for continued growth, as reflected by a fresh wave of job postings. The newly listed roles include a Video Team Director, Head of Gameplay Capture, Lead Visual Effects Specialist, Senior VFX Artist, and an Open-World Narrative Designer. The sheer number of vacancies suggests the studio’s projects may be larger...
Digital Foundry used the Microsoft build as its reference point: the Switch 2 port is derived from a “trimmed” Series S version and has been further pared back to fit the constraints of Nintendo’s new console. Neither build includes detailed hair rendering or ray-traced global illumination, but the Switch 2 lags behind in shadow and...
Unreal Engine 5 has drawn mixed reactions, which is hardly surprising. Games made with it don’t always look superior to UE4 projects, and they frequently run with lower performance. OnceLost Games — a studio that includes developers who previously worked at Bethesda on Daggerfall and The Elder Scrolls: Arena — identified the issue and decided...
Modder and technician Modyfikator89 reported on X that a new revision of the DualSense controller, labeled CFI-ZCT2W, delivers improved battery life. It is built around a redesigned BDM-060 PCB that lengthens playtime by eliminating components such as the auxiliary microphone and refining the internal electronics. You can verify your model by checking for the CFI-ZCT2W...
Microsoft is altering its approach to diversity initiatives: the company has discontinued its annual inclusivity report and removed “diversity and inclusion” from the primary criteria used in internal employee evaluations. Microsoft’s head of communications, Frank Shaw, told The Verge: We’ve shifted to more dynamic, accessible formats — stories, videos, and other content that demonstrate inclusion...
Octopath Traveler 0 has launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It marks the third entry in the series from Square Enix, which began in 2018. Early reviews are out: the game holds an average score of 82% based on 48 critiques. It’s not a record-breaking result, but...
Frankly, Emma Tammi’s Five Nights at Freddy’s established a low threshold, and sequels to such formulaic yet successful films often inherit these shortcomings. Although follow-ups can offer creators fresh opportunities to expand established worlds and characters, when the original’s flaws go unaddressed, one must temper expectations for genuine improvement. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Image...
The global search giant Google has officially revealed its annual Year in Search report providing a fascinating look at the actors who captured the worlds attention in 2025. This comprehensive data breakdown highlights the rising stars and established icons whose performances and personal lives drove record breaking search volumes across all regions. The results reflect...
Disney has officially revealed new and intriguing details regarding the highly anticipated live action adaptation of the classic tale Rapunzel providing fans with a major update on the progress of this ambitious cinematic project. While the specific name of the lead actress is being hailed as a major new talent industry insiders indicate that she...
