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fromPolygon
23 hours ago

Naughty Dog has another new game in the works

Naughty Dog is developing a new single-player game alongside another project under Neil Druckmann's mentorship.
#sony
#hideo-kojima
#gaming
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fromInverse
2 months ago

30 Years Ago, The Creators of Final Fantasy and Dragon Ball Made The Perfect RPG

Chrono Trigger, a gaming supergroup project, forever changed RPGs through collaboration among top creators led by Sakaguchi, Horii, and Toriyama.
Toronto startup
fromPolygon
2 months ago

'From the team that brought you Disco Elysium' is doing a lot of work here

Longdue Games' 'Hopetown' aims to be a spiritual successor to 'Disco Elysium', but raises questions about its team's credentials.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

This Dark Fantasy Action-Adventure Transforms You Into A Tactical Forge Master

MercurySteam's 'Blades of Fire' revisits the origins of spiritual predecessors while embodying a unique vision in the modern dark fantasy landscape.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Naughty Dog's Said to Be Taking Inspiration From Elden Ring for Its Next Game

Naughty Dog's new title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, draws inspiration from Elden Ring, emphasizing player choice and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2: CD Projekt Acknowledges Development "Challenges"

Cyberpunk 2077 will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring dedicated development and new mouse-style controls.
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

30 Years Ago, The Creators of Final Fantasy and Dragon Ball Made The Perfect RPG

Chrono Trigger, a gaming supergroup project, forever changed RPGs through collaboration among top creators led by Sakaguchi, Horii, and Toriyama.
Toronto startup
fromPolygon
2 months ago

'From the team that brought you Disco Elysium' is doing a lot of work here

Longdue Games' 'Hopetown' aims to be a spiritual successor to 'Disco Elysium', but raises questions about its team's credentials.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

This Dark Fantasy Action-Adventure Transforms You Into A Tactical Forge Master

MercurySteam's 'Blades of Fire' revisits the origins of spiritual predecessors while embodying a unique vision in the modern dark fantasy landscape.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Naughty Dog's Said to Be Taking Inspiration From Elden Ring for Its Next Game

Naughty Dog's new title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, draws inspiration from Elden Ring, emphasizing player choice and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2: CD Projekt Acknowledges Development "Challenges"

Cyberpunk 2077 will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring dedicated development and new mouse-style controls.
#gaming-news
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 Was Just Announced

A sequel, Space Marine 3, is confirmed by Saber Interactive, following the success of Space Marine 2.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Mario Kart World launches exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2

Mario Kart World is a day-one exclusive for Switch 2 featuring an open-world mode and enhanced gameplay mechanics.
fromVG247
2 weeks ago
Video games

Codemasters is "pausing development" on future rally games with its big re-acquisition of the WRC licence only having produced one game, which really sucks

Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 Was Just Announced

A sequel, Space Marine 3, is confirmed by Saber Interactive, following the success of Space Marine 2.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Mario Kart World launches exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2

Mario Kart World is a day-one exclusive for Switch 2 featuring an open-world mode and enhanced gameplay mechanics.
fromVG247
2 weeks ago
Video games

Codemasters is "pausing development" on future rally games with its big re-acquisition of the WRC licence only having produced one game, which really sucks

Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Mafia: The Old Country Isn't Open World And Doesn't Require A "Massive Time Commitment"

Mafia: The Old Country opts for a linear narrative approach instead of an open-world format, offering a concise gaming experience.
#game-design
Video games
fromVG247
2 months ago

"I didn't think of them as scary at all" One of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead designers must be braver than all of us, because he didn't think the moon or titular mask were nightmare fuel in the slightest

The design elements of Majora's Mask, specifically the moon and mask, were deemed terrifying by onlookers, but the lead designer did not perceive them as scary.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the oddest artistic influences

Nicholas Maxson-Francombe explores unique level design in Clair Obscur, emphasizing creativity and aesthetics over traditional gameplay.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

20 Years Later, A Star Wars Writer Tells Us What Would Happen If Darth Vader Ruled The Galaxy

Video games
fromVG247
2 months ago

"I didn't think of them as scary at all" One of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead designers must be braver than all of us, because he didn't think the moon or titular mask were nightmare fuel in the slightest

The design elements of Majora's Mask, specifically the moon and mask, were deemed terrifying by onlookers, but the lead designer did not perceive them as scary.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the oddest artistic influences

Nicholas Maxson-Francombe explores unique level design in Clair Obscur, emphasizing creativity and aesthetics over traditional gameplay.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

20 Years Later, A Star Wars Writer Tells Us What Would Happen If Darth Vader Ruled The Galaxy

Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

A creative dad turned his kid's artwork into a video game, and you have to see the results

Odd Dorable is a cozy, non-violent puzzle adventure game inspired by a child's artwork, aiming to foster exploration and nostalgia.
#rockstar-games
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Rockstar's working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VI

Rockstar is focusing on user-generated content for GTA VI, collaborating with creators of popular games.
GTA VI aims to leverage insights from previous successes in user-generated gaming.
Video games
fromVG247
3 weeks ago

As GTA 4 turns 17, ex-Rockstar technical lead says that if GTA 6 was his baby, he "wouldn't release any additional trailers" because it's a "boss move"

Rockstar's silence on GTA 6 is strategic, with a former developer advocating for no additional trailers to maintain hype.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Rockstar's working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VI

Rockstar is focusing on user-generated content for GTA VI, collaborating with creators of popular games.
GTA VI aims to leverage insights from previous successes in user-generated gaming.
Video games
fromVG247
3 weeks ago

As GTA 4 turns 17, ex-Rockstar technical lead says that if GTA 6 was his baby, he "wouldn't release any additional trailers" because it's a "boss move"

Rockstar's silence on GTA 6 is strategic, with a former developer advocating for no additional trailers to maintain hype.
#valve
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Half-Life 3 is reportedly playable in its entirety and could be announced this year

Half-Life 3 may be playable end-to-end, with possible announcement and release this year.
Tyler McVicker reports that recent rumors are encouraging for Half-Life 3's development.
fromKotaku
6 months ago
Video games

Valve Reveals Early Gameplay Of Canceled Half-Life 2 Episode 3 And Why It Never Got Finished

Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Half-Life 3 is reportedly playable in its entirety and could be announced this year

Half-Life 3 may be playable end-to-end, with possible announcement and release this year.
Tyler McVicker reports that recent rumors are encouraging for Half-Life 3's development.
fromKotaku
6 months ago
Video games

Valve Reveals Early Gameplay Of Canceled Half-Life 2 Episode 3 And Why It Never Got Finished

fromCreative Bloq
4 weeks ago

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review - I never expected SNK to compete with Street Fighter 6, but here we are

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves maintains familiarity with a nod to its arcade roots, while employing a significant graphical leap to 3D models enhancing the comic book aesthetic.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Kingdom Hearts Fans Are Feasting On Crumbs After Disney Referenced The Series In A Small Way

Disney's recent lo-fi video features Easter eggs related to Kingdom Hearts, reigniting fan interest amid speculation about game development.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

From Software Is Not Abandoning Single-Player Games, Studio Boss Says

"As previously mentioned, this is an online multiplayer title at its core, but this doesn't mean that we as a company have decided to shift to a more multiplayer-focused direction with titles going forward," Miyazaki said in a Nintendo interview.
Video games
fromVG247
1 month ago

Canceled Disco Elysium spin-off X7 would have been about Cuno and Cunoesse going on the run with a box of locusts, allegedly leaked internal presentation suggests

The leaked presentation reveals 'Locust City - An Elysium Story' would have featured dual protagonists Cuno and Cunoesse, blending their unique stories in the Disco Elysium universe.
Video games
#stalker-2
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

STALKER 2's success led to studio expansion in face of industry challenges, Ukraine war

fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

It's time to admit it: Unreal Engine 5 has been kind of rubbish in most games so far, and I'm worried about bigger upcoming projects

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

STALKER 2's success led to studio expansion in face of industry challenges, Ukraine war

fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

It's time to admit it: Unreal Engine 5 has been kind of rubbish in most games so far, and I'm worried about bigger upcoming projects

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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is now slated to launch in October 2025

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is delayed to October 2025 to ensure technical quality over meeting deadlines.
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Assassin's Creed Shadows has a hidden technique for creating stunningly realistic wind

Assassin's Creed Shadows utilizes invisible fluid simulations for realistic wind effects and advanced ray tracing to enhance the game's visuals and storytelling.
#gaming-history
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

What went wrong with Project Mario 128: Nintendo's 'lost' sequel

Super Mario 64 never received a direct sequel despite its groundbreaking impact on the gaming franchise.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

What went wrong with Project Mario 128: Nintendo's 'lost' sequel

Super Mario 64 never received a direct sequel despite its groundbreaking impact on the gaming franchise.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Babe, wake up, it's 2025 and Myst just patched in new content

Cyan Worlds adds the long-anticipated Rime world to Myst (2020), enhancing gameplay with new narratives and visuals.
The Rime update is a free addition for Myst (2020) owners across multiple platforms.
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Assassin's Creed Shadows day-one patch seemingly addresses Japanese government concern over destructible shrines

As Ubisoft moves forward with the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows, a last-minute patch addresses concerns around the portrayal of Japanese cultural sites before the game's release.
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Video games
fromVG247
2 months ago

EA's Skate reportedly has microtransactions added-in before it's out in early access, seemingly because its alpha test is also aiming to get feedback on buying stuff

EA is introducing microtransactions through virtual currency during Skate's alpha test, raising concerns among players about early monetization.
#game-delay
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Sinking City 2 Looks More Sinister Than Ever In New Gameplay Deep Dive, Kickstarter Now Live

Frogwares launches Kickstarter for The Sinking City 2 to support development amidst ongoing challenges in Ukraine.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Split Fiction's loopy fun co-op will make or break your relationship

Split Fiction innovates co-op gameplay while exploring the artistic and economic challenges faced by game developers.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Microsoft shows progress toward real-time AI-generated game worlds

Microsoft's WHAM tool enables real-time generation of gameplay videos, though it is currently limited in quality and resolution for practical gaming.
#netease
Washington Wizards
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals On Switch 2? Devs Make It Sound Possible

Marvel Rivals may come to the new Nintendo Switch 2 if performance meets expectations.
Developers are in talks with Nintendo for potential development.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

New Game Looks Like Anime GTA Meets Spider-Man

Anata is a free-to-play gacha game set in a chaotic urban fantasy world filled with humor, adventure, and bizarre enemies.
Washington Wizards
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals On Switch 2? Devs Make It Sound Possible

Marvel Rivals may come to the new Nintendo Switch 2 if performance meets expectations.
Developers are in talks with Nintendo for potential development.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Wonder Woman Game Has Reportedly Already Cost WB Games $100 Million, Nowhere Close To Releasing

A video game based on Wonder Woman, has struggled to coalesce, according to people familiar with the project. Early last year, it was rebooted and switched directors.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

25 Years Into The Sims, EA Is Still Making The Same Mistakes

The Sims franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary, marked by legacy editions and new DLC announcements amidst mixed reactions from fans regarding its ongoing development and direction.
Video games
fromInverse
4 months ago

Batman's Most Disappointing Game Could Get A Shot At Redemption On Switch 2

When Gotham Knights was released in 2022, it failed to capture the intrigue of the Batman Arkham games, despite a strong premise centered on the Bat-family.
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fromPolygon
5 months ago

It Takes Two dev's next big game is a sci-fi fantasy co-op mashup that does 'some crazy shit'

Split Fiction is Hazelight Studios' most ambitious cooperative game, blending sci-fi and fantasy in unpredictable and innovative gameplay.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games

Laura Bailey confirmed that the team has been "talking about creating a video game since we first started playing together." The discussions indicate a long-held vision to expand their universe.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Silent Hill 2's Latest Patch Addresses PS5 Pro Performance Issues

The PS5 Pro, launched at a steep $700, has faced criticism for poor performance in key titles like Silent Hill 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
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