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In-game probabilities often deviate significantly from what is shown in the user interface. The developers of the acclaimed title Dispatch recently admitted that their mission success rates aren’t entirely transparent. In doing so, they followed the design philosophy of Firaxis, the creators of the XCOM series. During a GDC session, the developers revealed that the...

Every so often, a developer crafts an experience so transcendent that it earns them a permanent spot on your “must-watch” list. That was my reality in 2020 after experiencing Spiritfarer, the hauntingly beautiful “cozy management” title from Thunder Lotus Games. Its poignant exploration of grief and the afterlife resonated so deeply that I vowed to...

Image: Toho While audiences must wait until November for Godzilla Minus Zero—the highly anticipated sequel from Godzilla Minus One visionary Takashi Yamazaki—the team at Alamo Drafthouse is ready to bridge the gap. The Sony-owned cinema chain recently unveiled “TohoScope,” an expansive collaborative program with the legendary studio behind the King of the Monsters, scheduled to...

On March 10, the neon-drenched world of Cyberpunk 2077 officially joined the Xbox Game Pass library. Members subscribed to the Ultimate and Premium tiers can now explore Night City on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S at no additional cost. At this time, it remains unclear how long the title will be available within...

On March 10, the dystopian world of Night City became even more accessible as Cyberpunk 2077 officially joined the Xbox Game Pass library. Subscribers of the Premium and Ultimate tiers can now experience the title on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S at no additional cost. While the duration of its stay in the catalog...

The Steam release arrives with a suite of modern enhancements. Zombie Panic! has officially launched on Steam for PC. This cult-classic title first emerged in 2004 as a popular modification for the original Half-Life. A cooperative survival horror experience, the game pits a group of survivors against an encroaching zombie horde. Players must collaborate to...

Following a high-profile lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James, who labeled in-game loot boxes as “quintessential gambling,” Valve has officially broken its silence. The developer behind Counter-Strike 2 and Team Fortress 2 argues that its randomized reward systems do not infringe upon New York’s existing gambling statutes, setting the stage for a significant...

The boss hunt is far from over. Over the weekend, Escape from Tarkov surprised players by launching a limited-time event featuring Reshala. Enthusiasts from the “Tarkov Metamovement” community have noticed that the event has now transitioned to the “Reserve” map. For the duration of this event, the boss Glukhar is guaranteed to spawn on “Reserve”...

As Xbox approaches its 25th anniversary in 2026, its dedicated indie initiative, ID@Xbox, prepares to mark 13 years of operation. For over half of the brand’s existence, independent creators have been woven into the very fabric of the platform. However, the future of this relationship feels increasingly uncertain amidst a significant leadership transition. As the...

The latest survival-horror sensation, Resident Evil Requiem, is currently dominating the charts, shattering sales milestones while earning universal acclaim from critics. Amidst this success, a legendary figure from the franchise’s past has a specific request for the developers. Following the March 10 reveal of upcoming DLC, Hideki Kamiya—the visionary director behind the original 1998 Resident...

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...