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Swen Vincke, head of Larian Studios, weighed in on recent developments in the games industry, reminding readers that faster, cheaper production rarely translates to better quality. In a recent post on X he wrote: “Perhaps now is an appropriate moment to remind people that making games faster and cheaper while charging more for them has...
The Midnight expansion will introduce personal space decoration to the game, bringing player housing similar to other MMOs. During the Midnight Deep Dive presentation, Blizzard confirmed the feature will arrive in early access before the end of the year. Fans of customization in MMORPGs will have another reason to return to WoW. The prior absence...
Nathan Lemmer is a veteran developer who leveraged his Ubisoft experience while contributing to Techland’s latest release, Dying Light: The Beast. In an interview he claimed the Polish studio’s title affords players greater freedom than the Far Cry series. Lemmer explained that both Dying Light and Far Cry adopt a so‑called “360-degree” design: when a...
Microsoft has responded to reactions about recent price adjustments and changes to Xbox Game Pass. Dustin Blackwell, who leads communications for games and platforms at Microsoft, said in an interview that the intention was to deliver more choice and greater value for different types of players. He pointed out that each subscription tier now includes...
A recent report indicates that Battlefield 6 is generating strong interest among players. The developers have emphasized fresh concepts, fast-paced combat, and sprawling maps, and positive reactions from beta testers have only amplified expectations. According to The Game Business, enthusiasm for Battlefield 6 is substantial. Ampere Analysis found that 1.7 million copies were pre-ordered on...
On October 1, Microsoft ignited controversy around Xbox Game Pass by increasing subscription prices — and it didn’t stop there. From now on, every Xbox owner will be greeted by a full‑screen Xbox Game Pass Ultimate promo when they power on their console. The subscription has undergone substantial changes: players must now pay considerably more...
Silent Hill f launched on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S a week ago, and Konami is already celebrating. The title has sold worldwide faster than last year’s remake of Silent Hill 2, and that’s just one of its accomplishments. This is the first mainline entry in the series to be set in Japan. Japanese...
Cosplayers Marshal Giltenkreuz and Evge-Nii Admiral take on the roles of Anna Henrietta and Dandelion from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — a relationship that was romantic but fraught with complexity and drama. Photographer Aleksandra “Daftezzer photo” Stankevich invites viewers to return to the world of The Witcher, rich with memorable characters, intrigue, emotion, and...
BioShock 4 has been in development for quite some time, but this installment is not being led by Ken Levine. Eleven years ago he closed Irrational Games and stepped away from the BioShock franchise he created. After many years, Levine has finally spoken candidly about the reasons for his departure. Although a long time has...
Sports Interactive has unveiled significant changes to Football Manager 26’s tactical system in a newly released trailer. The latest installment will give managers far greater flexibility by introducing separate configurations for in-possession and out-of-possession play. These enhancements will help users replicate the real-life systems employed by top coaches with higher fidelity. The redesigned tactical screens...
