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Avowed Dev Says Game Will Be Larger Than The Outer Worlds, Lighting and Art Will Be Improved
An Obsidian developer appeared on a forum to reassure fans after Avowed's debut gameplay trailer, in regards to the game's visuals and size.
wccftech.com
Xenonauts 2 Early Access Launch Confirmed
If you are a fan of the classic isometric strategy games, especially the XCOM ones, then Xenonauts is something to keep an eye on, since it will be launching in Early Access as soon as next month. …
asweplay.com
Avowed Isn't In Alpha Yet, Graphics Will Be "Refined"
Don't be too worried about Avowed's graphics.
www.thegamer.com
Todd Howard has genuinely been thinking about making a Starfield-style space RPG for 25 years
A 27-year-old Howard loved the sound of a spacefaring RPG
Fable: Everything we know
Is Fable 4 headed back to Albion or wiping the slate clean? Here's what we know so far.
Clockwork Revolution Has the Perfect Blueprint for Its RPG Elements
Inxile's new first-person shooter/RPG hybrid Clockwork Revolution has a rich pedigree of RPG mechanics to borrow from its developer's previous work.
gamerant.com
Diablo 4 makes more in five days than Immortal has in a year
While Diablo Immortal's microtransaction scheme has been heavily criticized, it has made less money in an entire year than Diablo 4 has made in five days.
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Eschalon Book I and II for Free on GOG
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Eschalon: Book I
Waking up in a strange place with no memory of who you are, you must undertake the diffic
Eschalon: Book II
A new chapter unfolds in the grand role playing saga! The time has come to return to the
Starfield Has That Bethesda RPG Jank, And I Couldn't Be Happier
From the stiff animations to the dialogue ‘power-zoom,’ Starfield looks every bit the goofy Bethesda RPG.
www.dualshockers.com
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Review » Infinite Start
The recent push towards revitalizing the past is certainly welcome. Even if new experiences are preferred, it's always nice seeing these titles find second
infinitestart.com
Lies Of P Is The Best Non-FromSoftware Souls-Like Game I've Ever Played
Despite having several areas to improve, Lies of P is already a high-quality game in a genre filled with mundane clones.
exputer.com
Review - Dead Island 2 Co-op Review
Fallout 76's lead artist is building a creepy single-player open world in The Axis Unseen
Bethesda veteran Nate Purkeypile worked on some of your favourite open worlds - and now he's making his own.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
Redfall’s disastrous reception hasn’t put devs Arkane Austin at risk of closure (yet, anyway)
“I feel accountable that we could have done a better job with Arkane," admits Xbox studios boss.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
Yakuza devs share more details on Like A Dragon Gaiden and Infinite Wealth
Yakuza developer RGG Studio held their latest RGG Summit overnight, and the showcase contained more details on upcoming…
www.rockpapershotgun.com
Joris de Man on composing music for the Horizon series | Feed4gamers
Joris de Man has told us about the process of composing music for video games and how he created the harmonies that have shaped some of our most beloved gaming experiences.
www.sector.sk
What’s Happening With The Outer Worlds 2?
The Outer Worlds 2 was not at Summer Game Fest, and it's a shame we haven't gotten a substantial update on the game yet.
www.thegamer.com
Star Wars Outlaws Apparently Won't Release On Steam And Epic Games Store
Ubisoft will not sell its upcoming open world Star Wars Outlaws on Steam or the Epic Games Store. It will launch on Ubisoft Connect.
exputer.com
Back to the Dawn: Uncover a Conspiracy in this Animal World Prison-Escape RPG
Spiral Up Games is thrilled to announce the debut of their latest title, Back to the Dawn, at the highly anticipated Steam Next Fest, which starts today. With a playable demo available until July 10th, this intense prison survival and escape RPG developed by Metal Head Games is set to captivate...
gaminglyfe.com
Versus Evil shares a Steam Next Fest trailer for Broken Roads | RPG Site
Check out the post-apocalyptic CRPG during Steam Next Fest.
www.rpgsite.net
Here's the real reason why Final Fantasy 16 is not on PC at launch
Yoshi-P claimed that the team wanted to make a PC version, but couldn't create an experience with seamless loading in time for launch.
www.dsogaming.com
Miasma Chronicles Review - RPGamer
Development studio The Bearded Ladies is no stranger when it comes to tactical RPGs. Miasma Chronicles is a deep and satisfying take on the genre that's not afraid to bite back.
rpgamer.com
Ryū ga Gotoku Studio Discusses Upcoming Like a Dragon Titles - RPGamer
Ryū ga Gotoku Studio held its RGG Summit Summer 2023 presentation. The hour-long panel covered the upcoming Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, including showing a few new clips.
rpgamer.com
Final Fantasy XVI Demo Impression - RPGamer
Final Fantasy XVI releases for the PlayStation 5 on June 22. Square Enix seeks to stoke the flames of anticipation with the recently released demo.
rpgamer.com
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Despoina Anetaki Interview
We caught up with Cyberpunk 2077's quest designer to talk about the upcoming anticipated expansion and how it will be telling a different story to the main game, on top of what it's like to work with A-list stars like Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba.
Microsoft: People should realise that it takes four to six years to make big games now
The development time for making big games has grown considerably in recent years, and the old rule of thumb of three years is outdated, according to Microsoft...
Avowed "is big and open, it is unfair to compare it to" The Outer Worlds
A developer clears up misconceptions about last week's Xbox Games Showcase trailer.
CD Projekt Red wanted Idris Elba to play Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty "because he exudes cool"
We caught up with quest designer Despoina Anetaki to learn more about the exciting expansion.
"Significant majority" of Diablo IV players have yet to finish the game
Are you one of them?
Diablo IV - Why did Blizzard release a good game, then start ruining it? | TheSixthAxis
What the hell?
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Star Wars, mobile and free-to-play: Ubisoft's bid to transform its business
In my view, one of the best games of last year was by Ubisoft. Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is a wonderful strategy …
www.gamesindustry.biz
Cyberpunk Metroidvania Altered Alma Announced for PC | RPGFan
In the influx of gaming announcements last week, developer 2Awesome Studio and publisher Critical Reflex revealed Altered Alma, a Metroidvania game combined
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Mixes the Old With the New in Capcom Showcase | RPGFan
The Arisen and their Pawn are back after a decade-long wait! During Capcom's recent showcase, director Hideaki Itsuno gave an in-depth look at the highly
www.rpgfan.com
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Leaked on Square Enix's Website | RPGFan
A PlayStation classic seems to be making a comeback as a new logo for Star Ocean: The Second Story surfaces on the Square Enix's support website.
www.rpgfan.com
Release Window and New Trailer Drop for The Last Faith, a Souls-like Metroidvania | RPGFan
Publisher Playstack and developer Kumi Souls Games announced that their gothic Metroidvania The Last Faith will launch this October for PlayStation 4 & 5,
www.rpgfan.com
Empowering our Creative Leaders to Drive Growth
We are announcing the next step of our strategy by aligning our studios into two organizations — EA Entertainment and EA SPORTS
www.ea.com
An Update from Bret and the Ascendant Team
In order to realize our full vision, we are going to take a few extra weeks, making Immortals of Aveum’s new release date, Tuesday August 22nd.
www.ea.com
Warren Spector’s OtherSide receives fresh investment it says will ‘greatly enhance’ its growth | VGC
The studio has suffered a troubled few years, including the seeming cancellation of System Shock 3…
www.videogameschronicle.com
Star Wars Outlaws - The Big Interview
At Ubisoft Forward during 2023's Summer Game Fest, we had the chance to chat with Ubisoft Massive's Mathias Karlson who is serving as game director for Star Wars Outlaws, as well as Navid Khavari who is the game's narrative director. Read on for what they had to share on one of the most exciting...
www.ausgamers.com
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Square Enix staff have been asking the Final Fantasy head for a Final Fantasy 6 remake | VGC
But Yoshinori Kitase says it would be difficult, and he’s not thinking about it until 7 is done…
www.videogameschronicle.com
Final Fantasy XVI Shows Off Square Enix’s Skill at Reinvention
The company has kept its marquee franchise relevant by giving developers unusual leverage to change its formula. Don’t worry, there are still chocobos.
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Baldur's Gate 3 gets online murder mystery ARG prequel
Developer Larian Studios has launched an ARG website called Blood in Baldur's Gate, set 15 years before the events of B…
www.eurogamer.net
Remnant II Preview
If you've been looking for a tough-as-nails third-person shooter to play with some friends, Remnant II is almost here to give you a run for your money.
techraptor.net
Darkest Dungeon Interview: An Interview with Chris Bourassa
Darkest Dungeon 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the highly acclaimed first game, Darkest Dungeon. With so many fans enjoying the first one, the hype and, excitement for the next entry in the series had
rpginformer.com
Yager's Dead Island 2 was waylaid by uncertainty and Unreal Engine 4
Dead Island 2 went through a range of developers before its release, and Yager Developments had the most impactful—and troubled—time with it.
Age of Wonders 4 - Dev Diary #20: Roadmap 2023 - Steam News
Hi there! After the release of the Dragon Dawn Content Pack and the associated Wyvern Update, it's time to look ahead. I'm Lennart Sas, game director of the Age of Wonders series. Today, we're sharing our Roadmap for 2023, highlighting the free updates in store. In this Development Diary, we'll...
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Redfall Hotfix Update V1.11 released and here're its full patch notes
Arkane has just released Hotfix V1.11 for Redfall which provides bug fixes and minor improvements to the gameplay experience.
www.dsogaming.com
System Shock Remake PC Performance Analysis
Powered by Unreal Engine 4, it's time to benchmark System Shock Remake and see how it performs on the PC platform.
www.dsogaming.com
The Truth About Lies of P
Lies of P is an upcoming Soulslike that is loosely based on The Adventures of Pinocchio, set in a gothic, 18th century Italy.
cogconnected.com
Most Diablo 4 Players Are Yet To Complete The Game, Dev Reveals
The game director for Diablo 4—Joe Shely—has revealed that the majority of players are yet to beat the title.
exputer.com
Final Fantasy Head Talks About The Difficulties of Remaking Final Fantasy 6
During the celebration of the series' 35th anniversary, FF7R producer Yoshinori Kitase addressed the difficulty of a Final Fantasy 6 remake.
exputer.com
Final Fantasy XVI's Combat Director Says The Game Is His Personal Masterpiece
Ryota Suzuki has stated that Final Fantasy XVI is the personal masterpiece of his career due to the work on its high-octane action combat.
exputer.com
16 demos from Steam Next Fest that you need to play right now
Drowning in a sea of Steam demos? We're here with the recommendations rafter to keep you afloat.
www.pcgamer.com
Archmage Rises - Reclaim Disk Space from Old Save Files - Steam News
With the new update, and the new save file format (which should help with a lot of the disk usage issues from having very large save files), your old save games are no longer compatible with future versions of Archmage Rises starting with version 0.0.13. The newer save file format is leaner...
90% of the 1000+ planets in Starfield will have no life, according to Todd Howard
Speaking on the Kinda Funny Xcast, Todd Howard outlined that only 10% of Starfield planets will have life.
www.videogamer.com
Starfield Doesn't Have Land Vehicles or Fishing, Todd Howard Confirms
In a new interview, Bethesda Game Studios Director Todd Howard that Starfield won't have land vehicles or fishing at launch.
wccftech.com
Fable II - A Fantasy Series at Peak Performance – Chit Hot
Fable II launched back in 2008 and remains the best the series has offered. Ahead of the series comeback, it's time to look at the classic.
www.chithot.com
MythForce Releasing on PC, Consoles This Fall - RPGamer
Aspyr and Beamdog revealed that MythForce is fully releasing this fall. The first-person action roguelite is inspired by old Saturday morning cartoons and will be available on PC and consoles.
rpgamer.com
New CEO Identifies Problem with Square Enix's Games; Aims to Shorten Launch Cycle for Major Titles
Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu provided interesting insight into his views on the publisher's business and his plans for the future.
techraptor.net
Starfield will eclipse No Man’s Sky
Ever since early footage of Starfield’s gameplay was released a year ago, it has been likened to No Man’s Sky. It isn’t hard to see why. Both games
www.wepc.com
MythForce - MythForce Next Fest Demo Now LIVE! - Steam News
Saturday mornings are back! 📺
MythForce - MythForce Demo Guide - Steam News
Ready to jump in on the action? Find out all about MythForce, Playable Heroes, Controls, and More!
MythForce - MythForce Next Fest Demo Stream - Steam News
Saturday Mornings Are Back! 📺
Stumbled across this - don't even know most of the games - apologies in advance if this was already posted: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/best-video-games-2023
The Top 13 Video Games of 2023 So Far, Ranked
EDIT: Another fun little article on kids on view point about playing games: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/gaming-in-kids-own-words
Gaming, in Kids’ Own Words
Kids don’t know everything, but they often do know themselves. Hear what some have to say about their own relationships to the games they play.
The Top 13 Video Games of 2023 So Far, Ranked
EDIT: Another fun little article on kids on view point about playing games: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/gaming-in-kids-own-words
Gaming, in Kids’ Own Words
Kids don’t know everything, but they often do know themselves. Hear what some have to say about their own relationships to the games they play.
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The failure of Starfield will be the end of Xbox - Reader’s Feature
A reader is concerned that the hype for Starfield is out of control and that it’s impossible for the game to live up to expectations.
metro.co.uk
Starfield Running At 30fps Is The Right Choice
Trust me, a locked framerate is better than an unsteady one.
www.thegamer.com
Like A Dragon GOG Release Removes Series Creator From Credits
A rare L for RGG Studios.
www.thegamer.com
Nixxes Is Working More and More on Remasters, Claims Dev
Nixxes Lead Engineer Coen Frauenfelder said the studio is working on creating remasters. Could the Dutch studio be remastering Bloodborne?
wccftech.com
Phil Spencer Confirms Starfield Was Potentially Going to Skip Xbox Prior to ZeniMax Acquisition - IGN
Starfield is coming this September as an Xbox console exclusive, but there was a time when things almost played out very differently.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is "5+ Years Away," Says Phil Spencer
The Elder Scrolls 6 is "five-plus years away," according to Xbox head Phil Spencer, putting the game at least a decade away from its first teaser trailer.
mp1st.com
Final Fantasy 16's PC version is next on Yoshi-P's to-do list
The IRL loading screen gets longer as the in-game ones get shorter.
www.pcgamer.com
Cyberpunk 2077’s massive credits roll gets even bigger with the addition of more than 1,600 voice actors
Yesterday’s update expands Cyberpunk’s voice acting credits to include, well, everyone.
www.pcgamer.com
The Diablo 4 team confirms DirectStorage isn't working in the game 'but we are planning on enabling it in the future'
Microsoft's funky SSD tech should be landing in Diablo 4 at some point.
www.pcgamer.com
Forget Diablo 4, the best way to play the original Diablo just got a meaty update
DevilutionX has hit 1.5, and it's a doozy.
www.pcgamer.com
Players salivate as Todd Howard confirms Starfield will be a 'modder's paradise' that Bethesda will 'participate' in
Todd talked mods with some Kinda Funny bods.
www.pcgamer.com
Star Ocean The Second Story R Was Developed Thanks To Fan Requests & To Celebrate The Game's 25th Anniversary - Noisy Pixel
Famitsu recently interviewed the Star Ocean team regarding the newly announced Star Ocean The Second Story R. One of the early...
noisypixel.net