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Black Myth: Wukong's performance director doesn't hold back her dislike of AI

Beth Park's recognition as a BAFTA Breakthrough reflects her impactful contributions to notable video games like Black Myth: Wukong and Baldur's Gate 3.

The Game Awards big reveals we're still waiting on

The Game Awards prioritizes game trailers over actual awards, showcasing long-awaited announcements from publishers.

Control 2 Will Lean More Into RPG Mechanics

Control 2 will continue the original game's spirit as an action-RPG, enhancing player exploration and agency.
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Dragon Age Creator Says The Series Has Long-Term Story Plans

David Gaider's original lore for Dragon Age profoundly influences the current narrative direction of the series, including Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Directors Thrilled To Return To Series' Roots

Dragon Age: The Veilguard marks a return to BioWare's storytelling roots, prioritizing single-player experiences over industry trends like open-world games.

Dragon Age Creator Says The Series Has Long-Term Story Plans

David Gaider's original lore for Dragon Age profoundly influences the current narrative direction of the series, including Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Directors Thrilled To Return To Series' Roots

Dragon Age: The Veilguard marks a return to BioWare's storytelling roots, prioritizing single-player experiences over industry trends like open-world games.
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Valve's Half-Life 2 Episode 3 footage makes me even sadder that this game wasn't made

Half-Life 2: Episode 3 featured unique gameplay concepts but was ultimately shelved as Valve shifted focus to other projects.
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There's still no word on a release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 yet, but Square Enix has already finished writing the plot at least

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's story is finalized, focusing on innovative gameplay features like the Highwind airship.

Canceled Call Of Duty: Future Warfare Gameplay Appears To Have Leaked, Again

Unreleased Call of Duty game NX1, codenamed Future Warfare, was in development by Neversoft after changes at Infinity Ward.

There's still no word on a release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 yet, but Square Enix has already finished writing the plot at least

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's story is finalized, focusing on innovative gameplay features like the Highwind airship.

Canceled Call Of Duty: Future Warfare Gameplay Appears To Have Leaked, Again

Unreleased Call of Duty game NX1, codenamed Future Warfare, was in development by Neversoft after changes at Infinity Ward.
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#documentary

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

The new Valve documentary reveals insights into the long-awaited Episode 3 and showcases early prototypes of the canceled game.

Indie Game: The Movie is only 12 years old, but it feels like a relic

Indie Game: The Movie captured an era where indie game development was romanticized and celebrated by enthusiasts, but the industry has significantly evolved since then.

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

The new Valve documentary reveals insights into the long-awaited Episode 3 and showcases early prototypes of the canceled game.

Indie Game: The Movie is only 12 years old, but it feels like a relic

Indie Game: The Movie captured an era where indie game development was romanticized and celebrated by enthusiasts, but the industry has significantly evolved since then.
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After GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition update ditches some mentions of the studio, Grove Street Games boss says it's "a dick move" to yank devs from credits via updates

Grove Street Games CEO condemned the removal of developer credits in GTA Trilogy update, highlighting the importance of developer recognition.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Still On Track For Fall 2025 Release

GTA 6 is on track for a fall 2025 release, focusing on creating a unique gaming experience rather than just fixing bugs.

Red Dead Redemption's PC Price Revealed

Red Dead Redemption is set to release on PC after 14 years, offering enhanced graphics and features for a price of $50.

GTA 6 Trailer Recreated In Real Life, And It's Incredible

The recreation of GTA VI announcement trailer in real life is impressive. GTA VI is highly anticipated. Rockstar Games might face delays in releasing GTA VI.

GTA 6: A Key Theory Has Been Debunked

Troy Baker denies voicing GTA VI male lead despite fan speculation.
Rockstar Games maintaining secrecy around GTA VI voice cast and production details.

After GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition update ditches some mentions of the studio, Grove Street Games boss says it's "a dick move" to yank devs from credits via updates

Grove Street Games CEO condemned the removal of developer credits in GTA Trilogy update, highlighting the importance of developer recognition.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Still On Track For Fall 2025 Release

GTA 6 is on track for a fall 2025 release, focusing on creating a unique gaming experience rather than just fixing bugs.

Red Dead Redemption's PC Price Revealed

Red Dead Redemption is set to release on PC after 14 years, offering enhanced graphics and features for a price of $50.

GTA 6 Trailer Recreated In Real Life, And It's Incredible

The recreation of GTA VI announcement trailer in real life is impressive. GTA VI is highly anticipated. Rockstar Games might face delays in releasing GTA VI.

GTA 6: A Key Theory Has Been Debunked

Troy Baker denies voicing GTA VI male lead despite fan speculation.
Rockstar Games maintaining secrecy around GTA VI voice cast and production details.
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Two Of Mortal Kombat 1's Three Ghostfaces Are Existing MK Characters (But They Won't Say Who)

Ghostface joins Mortal Kombat 1 as a unique character, embodying the franchise's blend of horror and fighting culture.
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Ubisoft Developers Pushed For Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay - Report

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to allow more time for development and historical accuracy improvements.

Here's a tiny glimpse of the Firewatch follow-up you may never get to play

Valve's Campo Santo game In the Valley of Gods has been delayed until December 2029 after development was halted in 2019.

Ubisoft Developers Pushed For Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay - Report

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to allow more time for development and historical accuracy improvements.

Here's a tiny glimpse of the Firewatch follow-up you may never get to play

Valve's Campo Santo game In the Valley of Gods has been delayed until December 2029 after development was halted in 2019.
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You might have been waiting for years for an Assassin's Creed set in Japan, but Ubisoft thinks right now is "great timing"

Assassin's Creed Shadows reflects years of fan demand for a Japan setting, and its timing allows for advanced new-gen features.

What the heck happened at Netflix gaming?

Netflix has shut down its game studio, Team Blue, before releasing a single title, reflecting the difficulties of entering the gaming industry.

A website for a mysterious new Pokemon-focused company has cropped up, and it sounds like it'll be doing more than just making games

The Pokemon Works aims to develop franchise-related games and services, but lacks clear details.

Netflix Shutters AAA Game Studio It Built With Former Blizzard, Bungie Devs

Netflix's Team Blue disbanded shortly after hiring top industry talent, reflecting challenges in non-gaming companies developing AAA games.

Bloober Team Says It's Done Making "Shitty" Games And Silent Hill 2 Remake Wasn't A Fluke

Bloober Team aims to redefine its reputation with Cronos: The New Dawn, distinct from the Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Avatar: the Last Airbender "AAA" Game In Development At Space Marine 2 Studio Saber Interactive

A AAA game based on Avatar: The Last Airbender is in development, promising new stories and immersive gameplay.

You might have been waiting for years for an Assassin's Creed set in Japan, but Ubisoft thinks right now is "great timing"

Assassin's Creed Shadows reflects years of fan demand for a Japan setting, and its timing allows for advanced new-gen features.

What the heck happened at Netflix gaming?

Netflix has shut down its game studio, Team Blue, before releasing a single title, reflecting the difficulties of entering the gaming industry.

A website for a mysterious new Pokemon-focused company has cropped up, and it sounds like it'll be doing more than just making games

The Pokemon Works aims to develop franchise-related games and services, but lacks clear details.

Netflix Shutters AAA Game Studio It Built With Former Blizzard, Bungie Devs

Netflix's Team Blue disbanded shortly after hiring top industry talent, reflecting challenges in non-gaming companies developing AAA games.

Bloober Team Says It's Done Making "Shitty" Games And Silent Hill 2 Remake Wasn't A Fluke

Bloober Team aims to redefine its reputation with Cronos: The New Dawn, distinct from the Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Avatar: the Last Airbender "AAA" Game In Development At Space Marine 2 Studio Saber Interactive

A AAA game based on Avatar: The Last Airbender is in development, promising new stories and immersive gameplay.
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The Plan Was To Take Gears 6 To Outer Space At One Point

The next Gears installment plans to take players off the planet Sera and explore new narratives in space.

PlayStation's Wolverine Director Is Now Heading Xbox's Perfect Dark: Report

Insomniac Games has changed leadership for Marvel's Wolverine, seeking to infuse new creative direction into the game's development.
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Who is Demis Hassabis, the DeepMind founder who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry?

Hassabis's early talents in chess and programming paved the way for his innovative contributions to video game development and artificial intelligence.

15 Years Later, the Most Influential Video Game of the Century Is Still Going Strong

League of Legends exemplifies how a video game can become a multimedia franchise with a global following.

A Year Later, Unity Cancels Controversial Runtime Fees Completely

Unity is removing its controversial Runtime Fee and reverting to a subscription model for its game engine.
Some subscription plans will see price increases next year.

Report: Ubisoft's Once-Popular FPS Is Running Out Of Time

Ubisoft's XDefiant has until Season 3 to increase its player count or risk losing post-launch support.

Another New Prince Of Persia Game Is Reportedly On Its Way Next Month

A new Prince of Persia game is reportedly set to be revealed on April 10 and released on May 14 into Steam Early Access.
The new Prince of Persia game is a roguelite title developed by Dead Cells studio Evil Empire with an art style inspired by Franco-Belgian comics.

Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Is Coming Along Just Fine, Says Saber CEO

The Knights of the Old Republic remake project by Saber Interactive has faced challenges but remains in development.
Despite changes in ownership and a long development period, the game is confirmed to be 'alive and well.'

Who is Demis Hassabis, the DeepMind founder who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry?

Hassabis's early talents in chess and programming paved the way for his innovative contributions to video game development and artificial intelligence.

15 Years Later, the Most Influential Video Game of the Century Is Still Going Strong

League of Legends exemplifies how a video game can become a multimedia franchise with a global following.

A Year Later, Unity Cancels Controversial Runtime Fees Completely

Unity is removing its controversial Runtime Fee and reverting to a subscription model for its game engine.
Some subscription plans will see price increases next year.

Report: Ubisoft's Once-Popular FPS Is Running Out Of Time

Ubisoft's XDefiant has until Season 3 to increase its player count or risk losing post-launch support.

Another New Prince Of Persia Game Is Reportedly On Its Way Next Month

A new Prince of Persia game is reportedly set to be revealed on April 10 and released on May 14 into Steam Early Access.
The new Prince of Persia game is a roguelite title developed by Dead Cells studio Evil Empire with an art style inspired by Franco-Belgian comics.

Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Is Coming Along Just Fine, Says Saber CEO

The Knights of the Old Republic remake project by Saber Interactive has faced challenges but remains in development.
Despite changes in ownership and a long development period, the game is confirmed to be 'alive and well.'
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Sonic X Shadow Generations Review

Sonic X Shadow Generations features a blend of a remastered game and a new title, echoing 2000s Sonic while providing fast-paced fun.

Matthew McConaughey Saying Cool Sci-Fi Nonsense Over Pretty Concept Art Is Peak Video Game Trailer

Exodus is an upcoming sci-fi action RPG showcasing cosmic horrors and a unique time mechanic, directed by ex-BioWare developers.

Hades II gets a new location and new pets

Hades II's first major update introduces a new region, final weapon, pets, and aims for a more engaging gameplay experience.
#mobile-games

Destiny Rising RPG Announced, Takes Place In An Alternate Timeline In The Destiny Universe

NetEase and Bungie's Destiny Rising offers a new mobile RPG experience in the Destiny universe with closed alpha testing starting soon.

Netflix announces Rebel Moon: Blood Line, a surprisingly fun mobile spinoff game

Rebel Moon: Blood Line is a squad-based mobile game set in the Rebel Moon universe, expanding on its narrative and factions.

Destiny Rising RPG Announced, Takes Place In An Alternate Timeline In The Destiny Universe

NetEase and Bungie's Destiny Rising offers a new mobile RPG experience in the Destiny universe with closed alpha testing starting soon.

Netflix announces Rebel Moon: Blood Line, a surprisingly fun mobile spinoff game

Rebel Moon: Blood Line is a squad-based mobile game set in the Rebel Moon universe, expanding on its narrative and factions.
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After a minor calendar mix-up, Helldivers 2's next big patch drops soon and it's already inspired jokes about Skyrim being ported to some bullets

Helldivers 2's next patch arrives October 15, correcting a scheduling oversight while introducing exciting gameplay changes and engaging with fans humorously.

The original source code for Backyard Baseball is long gone. Mega Cat Studios remastered the game anyway. | TechCrunch

Backyard Baseball 1997 is being remastered for Steam after overcoming significant archiving challenges.

Football Manager 25 release date delayed

Football Manager 25's release has been delayed to March 2025 due to slower-than-expected development and a commitment to quality.

I visited Cygames' massive mocap studio in Japan, and I'm in awe

Motion capture technology is key in creating emotional connections in video games.

343 Industries rebrands itself while announcing Halo is moving to Unreal Engine 5 and its working on multiple games

343 Industries rebrands to Halo Studios, changing development engine to Unreal Engine 5 for future Halo projects.

Are we getting an Until Dawn 2? Sure seems like it

The remastered version of Until Dawn offers enhanced visuals, a reworked prologue, and new endings, expanding the game's narrative without altering its core events.

Palworld is bound for mobile, thanks to the maker of PUBG

Krafton is developing a mobile version of Palworld, aiming to reinterpret its gameplay for handheld devices.
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Respawn To Develop Final Game In Star Wars "Jedi" Trilogy, Says EA

The third and final chapter of Cal Kestis' story is currently in development at Respawn Entertainment.

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Still Coming, Says Developer

Saber Interactive has secured new investments to continue development on the KOTOR remake, ensuring the project's future after prior uncertainties.

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Far From Dead, Saber Interactive Says

The remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in development with Saber Interactive leading the project.
Despite previous speculations, the Knights of the Old Republic remake is confirmed to be 'alive and well,' aiming to exceed consumer expectations.

Respawn To Develop Final Game In Star Wars "Jedi" Trilogy, Says EA

The third and final chapter of Cal Kestis' story is currently in development at Respawn Entertainment.

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Still Coming, Says Developer

Saber Interactive has secured new investments to continue development on the KOTOR remake, ensuring the project's future after prior uncertainties.

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Far From Dead, Saber Interactive Says

The remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in development with Saber Interactive leading the project.
Despite previous speculations, the Knights of the Old Republic remake is confirmed to be 'alive and well,' aiming to exceed consumer expectations.
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Elder Scrolls 6 May Not Be Able To Live Up To The Hype, Skyrim Designer Says

The Elder Scrolls VI is unlikely to meet fan expectations, according to former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith.

Report: Activision Canceled A Crash Bandicoot / Spyro Crossover Game

Crash Bandicoot 5 was canceled early in development due to low sales of Crash 4 and Activision's focus on live-service games.

Amazon Games Chief Says Development on Next Tomb Raider Game 'Going Well'

The next Tomb Raider game is under development at Crystal Dynamics, with progress reported despite challenges faced by parent company Embracer Group.

Activision Reportedly Sold AI-Generated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Cosmetic

Activision used generative AI to create in-game cosmetic for profit, despite earlier claims of limited use for concept art only.

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Teases Next Game And Shares His Belief In AI

Neil Druckmann teases Naughty Dog's next game and discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on video game development.

New Game of Thrones MMORPG video game may be in development

A new Game of Thrones MMORPG is reportedly in development set in the North between Seasons 4 and 5 of the show.

Tekken 8 fans depserately want a Waffle House stage, but Harada isn't sure he can make it happen

Fans want a Waffle House stage in Tekken 8, but it may not be feasible due to trademark issues.
Game director highlights the hurdles in incorporating real-world brands into video games.

Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Teases Next Game And Discusses Decision To Not Make Baldur's Gate 4

Larian Studios will not create DLC or a sequel for Baldur's Gate 3.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke teases the mystery around the studio's next game.

Harold Halibut Is One Of 2024's Most Visually Striking Games, 14 Years In The Making

Handcrafted visuals created by physically crafting each element and digitally scanning into a 3D game.
Harold Halibut's unique style sets it apart as one of the most graphically interesting games coming this year.

'El Shaddai' Interview: Sawaki Takeyasu on the Switch Port, 'Starnaut', and the Future

Sawaki Takeyasu, director of El Shaddai, discusses the origins and development of the game.
Takeyasu enjoyed the freedom of being a director and being able to make all the decisions for the game.

The Generative AI Generation: Is Classic Game Development Doomed?

The rise of video gaming has been significant, especially in recent years.
Generative AI is transforming the landscape of video game development.
AI has the potential to both cut costs and challenge the status quo in the industry.

Possibly the most-delayed video game in history is finally available on the Game Boy Advance

Video game development is a challenging and time-consuming process, with potential for significant delays.

Captain Blood: Apparently, pirates can rise from the dead - a 20-year-old game is back

The game Age of Pirates: Captain Blood, announced in 2004, experienced significant delays but is now set for release in fall 2024 after two decades.
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