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Brutal Legend Once Looked Like Psychonauts — Developers Show Early Pitch of the Game’s Concept
The final release is markedly different from the early materials used to illustrate the concept. Double Fine Productions celebrated “Rocktober” with a dedicated video that unveils an early build of Brutal Legend. Studio founder Tim Schafer was quick to point out that they are not developing “Brutal Legend 2”. The game’s pitch video reveals that...
Dune: Awakening developers want to force players to change their combat style
Balance in Dune: Awakening has become a recurring point of contention. Early on, airborne vehicles were excessively powerful, allowing pilots to easily down opponents. Later, players complained that ground vehicles felt nearly redundant because ornithopters dominated playtime. When it comes to skills, a clear meta quickly emerged: some abilities were overlooked in favor of more...
Japanese Martial Arts Master Settles Debate Over Ghost of Yotei Animations — Atsu’s Moves Recreated in Real Life
Some people question not only the heroine’s appearance but also the way she moves. The protagonist of Ghost of Yotei performs a number of striking combat maneuvers, but it’s not just those that catch players’ attention. The motion of drawing and sheathing the long odachi sword is also a key element of the game’s atmosphere....
Battlefield Was Originally the Dungeons & Dragons of Shooters — DICE Producer
There’s ongoing debate about whether the Battlefield series can overtake Call of Duty this year, but Battlefield’s original intentions were quite different. In an interview, DICE senior producer David Sirland pointed out that Battlefield was initially envisioned as a niche shooter. “When I started, Battlefield was a niche within a niche — almost like Dungeons...
Two years later, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are still baffled by the dye system — the names cause confusion
Players want to see a refined version of the mechanic. In Baldur’s Gate 3, players can apply “Dyes” to change the color of clothing and equipment. The item-customization system, however, has a notable flaw. A user known as mugijiang recently flagged the issue again: dye names are confusing, and without a preview feature the final...
Walter Houser, Father of Rockstar Games Founders Dan and Sam Houser, Dies — He Appeared in the GTA Series
Walter Morris Houser, the father of Dan and Sam Houser, has died. The news was shared by the fan account The Absurd Report on X. “To my father, who died while I was finishing this book, and to my mother, who—together with him—taught me to love books.” Dan notes at the start of his book...
Genshin Impact fan builds Plants vs. Zombies remake in miHoYo’s game editor
Players can now create their own content built on the Genshin framework. Recently, the developers of Genshin Impact rolled out a “custom gameplay” feature. With dedicated in-game tools from miHoYo (HoYoverse), users are able to assemble their own projects in a manner similar to how creators build on Roblox. Video clips showcasing the first titles...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Seemed Easy to a Modder, So He Disarmed Hornet — Now You Have to Fight with Only Kicks
Challenge-seekers keep discovering new ways to make their Silksong runs tougher. The Hollow Knight Silksong modding scene doesn’t only create tools to make the game easier — it also offers options specifically for hardcore players. A fight clip from Silksong by Kelocitta went viral in the community — he opted to play Hornet “naked” (no...
Grand Theft Auto Creator Dan Houser Releases His First Novel ‘The Best Paradise’
Dan Houser has added a new role to his repertoire — that of book author. The volume is a written adaptation of his audio podcast “A Better Paradise: Volume One (An Aftermath).” The publisher summarizes the premise as follows: “A Better Paradise takes place in the near future (2041) and revolves around Daisy’s Ark —...
Netflix’s My Hero Academia movie draws inspiration from an unlikely show
Left to right: Shoto Todoroki, Izuku Midoriya, Eijiro Kirishima and Katsuki Bakugo in the first season of My Hero Academia.Bones Inc. At first glance, Stephen King’s 1986 novel IT and the blockbuster anime My Hero Academia appear to occupy very different worlds. Yet both center on young outsiders facing enormous fear and isolation — and...
Critical Role’s Laura Bailey Clarifies Thimble Isn’t the New Jester
Images: Critical Role / Graphic: Polygon Critical Role fans have a lot to be excited about. Prime Video’s animated adaptation The Mighty Nein is on the way, and Campaign 4 — an expanded ensemble that includes many of the series’ original cast members — is streaming weekly on Thursday nights. Each new campaign brings a...
Nintendo Will Be Furious: Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Already Running on PC in 4K/60fps Despite Not Being Released on Switch Yet
Nintendo’s takedown did not reach the emulator itself, but the company has already removed the gameplay demonstration video. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is already playable on PC, even though its official launch on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 is scheduled for October 16. To run the game on the EDEN emulator at around 30 FPS,...
This Chilling Doctor Who Episode Will Leave You Wide‑Eyed with Fear
Image: BBC One Unlike the usual eerie-but-playful openings of many Doctor Who episodes, the 2007 installment “Blink” (series 3, episode 10 of the revived series) embraces straight horror. It’s the small hours and Sally — played by Carey Mulligan, later known for Promising Young Woman — is creeping through an empty, decaying house. When she...
Announced: Tactical Extraction Shooter with Horror Elements — Engagement: The Grey State
The game has been announced for personal computers. Grey State Studio and Tencent have unveiled Engagement: The Grey State, a tactical PvPvE shooter with horror elements. The title is currently in development for PC and is slated to launch in 2026 on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and China’s WeGame. Players will deploy onto a...
“Are you kidding me?”: Even Skyrim’s creator is surprised by the game’s popularity 14 years later — he offers a reason for its success
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has continued to enthrall players for years — a longevity that even surprises its creators. Recently, Skyrim’s lead designer Bruce Nesmith told FRVR that he is “always astonished” by the game’s persistent popularity: “By all rights, another game should have eclipsed it after a year. Then two years passed, three,...
October PlayStation Plus Lineup Revealed — Insider
As is customary, a list of titles destined for PlayStation Plus subscribers surfaced online ahead of schedule. An insider writing under the handle billbil-kun continues to leak items from the PlayStation Plus catalog before Sony makes any announcements. Historically, his tips are later verified. If nothing changes, in October 2025 PlayStation Plus Extra members will...
Brutal Legend Once Looked Like Psychonauts — Developers Show Early Pitch of the Game’s Concept
The final release is markedly different from the early materials used to illustrate the concept. Double Fine Productions celebrated “Rocktober” with a dedicated video that unveils an early build of Brutal Legend. Studio founder Tim Schafer was quick to point out that they are not developing “Brutal Legend 2”. The game’s pitch video reveals that...
Dune: Awakening developers want to force players to change their combat style
Balance in Dune: Awakening has become a recurring point of contention. Early on, airborne vehicles were excessively powerful, allowing pilots to easily down opponents. Later, players complained that ground vehicles felt nearly redundant because ornithopters dominated playtime. When it comes to skills, a clear meta quickly emerged: some abilities were overlooked in favor of more...
Japanese Martial Arts Master Settles Debate Over Ghost of Yotei Animations — Atsu’s Moves Recreated in Real Life
Some people question not only the heroine’s appearance but also the way she moves. The protagonist of Ghost of Yotei performs a number of striking combat maneuvers, but it’s not just those that catch players’ attention. The motion of drawing and sheathing the long odachi sword is also a key element of the game’s atmosphere....
Battlefield Was Originally the Dungeons & Dragons of Shooters — DICE Producer
There’s ongoing debate about whether the Battlefield series can overtake Call of Duty this year, but Battlefield’s original intentions were quite different. In an interview, DICE senior producer David Sirland pointed out that Battlefield was initially envisioned as a niche shooter. “When I started, Battlefield was a niche within a niche — almost like Dungeons...
Two years later, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are still baffled by the dye system — the names cause confusion
Players want to see a refined version of the mechanic. In Baldur’s Gate 3, players can apply “Dyes” to change the color of clothing and equipment. The item-customization system, however, has a notable flaw. A user known as mugijiang recently flagged the issue again: dye names are confusing, and without a preview feature the final...
Walter Houser, Father of Rockstar Games Founders Dan and Sam Houser, Dies — He Appeared in the GTA Series
Walter Morris Houser, the father of Dan and Sam Houser, has died. The news was shared by the fan account The Absurd Report on X. “To my father, who died while I was finishing this book, and to my mother, who—together with him—taught me to love books.” Dan notes at the start of his book...
Genshin Impact fan builds Plants vs. Zombies remake in miHoYo’s game editor
Players can now create their own content built on the Genshin framework. Recently, the developers of Genshin Impact rolled out a “custom gameplay” feature. With dedicated in-game tools from miHoYo (HoYoverse), users are able to assemble their own projects in a manner similar to how creators build on Roblox. Video clips showcasing the first titles...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Seemed Easy to a Modder, So He Disarmed Hornet — Now You Have to Fight with Only Kicks
Challenge-seekers keep discovering new ways to make their Silksong runs tougher. The Hollow Knight Silksong modding scene doesn’t only create tools to make the game easier — it also offers options specifically for hardcore players. A fight clip from Silksong by Kelocitta went viral in the community — he opted to play Hornet “naked” (no...
Grand Theft Auto Creator Dan Houser Releases His First Novel ‘The Best Paradise’
Dan Houser has added a new role to his repertoire — that of book author. The volume is a written adaptation of his audio podcast “A Better Paradise: Volume One (An Aftermath).” The publisher summarizes the premise as follows: “A Better Paradise takes place in the near future (2041) and revolves around Daisy’s Ark —...