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Denuvo and Homeworld 3's User Agreement Aren't Game's Only Problems. New Installment of Iconic RTS Series Didn't Win Players Approval

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 May 2024, 05:29

Homeworld 3 didn't turn out terribly, but even without Denuvo and the controversial provisions in Gearbox's EULA, players see reasons to complain about the Blackbird Interactive studio's game.

Sony With Big Changes. We Know the Names of Two CEOs Who Will Replace Jim Ryan

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 May 2024, 05:03

Not one, but two people will replace Jim Ryan as CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The fate of the PlayStation brand will rest in the hands of Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino.

Hades 2 Is About to Receive Its First Big Update. Devs Aim to Improve Resource Gathering Experience

Martin Bukowski, 14 May 2024, 03:29

Supergiant Games studio unveiled development plans for Hades 2 for the coming period. The first patch will be released later this month.

Assassin's Creed: Red Received Its Final Title. Official Announcement of Assassin's Creed: Shadows Expected Soon

Maciej Gaffke, 14 May 2024, 03:11

Assassin's Creed: Shadows - this will be the name of the next installment in the series, which was previously referred to as Red. Ubisoft has announced the presentation of a cinematic trailer for the game.

Dev Changes Game Title Due to Players Misunderstanding. Furthermore, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles Receives Promotion on Steam

Martin Bukowski, 14 May 2024, 02:48

Player complaints forced the developer of Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicle to change the game's name to better reflect what the production really is about.

Red Dead Redemption 1 May Be Coming to PC Soon. Rockstar Is Apparently Gearing up for Announcement

Maciej Gaffke, 14 May 2024, 02:36

It looks like PC fans of Red Dead Redemption can look forward to a port of the first installment to their favorite platform after many years. That's what the updated source code from Rockstar Games suggests.

Star Citizen Is Expected to Receive One of Its Largest Updates in History. Recently Released Version 3.23 Already Impressed Players

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 May 2024, 01:58

Star Citizen received a major alpha 3.23 update, and the highly anticipated version 4.0 may be next in line.

Homeworld 3 Launch; Space Strategy Series Is Back in Style

Adrian Werner, 14 May 2024, 01:45

Homeworld 3, the highly anticipated sequel to the cult real-time space strategy series, is landing on Steam.

Square Enix Revolutionizes Its Approach to Games. Japanese Are Done With 'Quantity,' Now Aiming for 'Quality' and 'Multiplatform'

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 14 May 2024, 01:17

Square Enix revealed a new publishing strategy for the coming years. The Japanese company wants to release its big-budget games on multiple platforms.

Helldivers 2 Disappears from Steam in More Countries. Devs May Have Teased Return of Predator-Style Enemies

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 May 2024, 01:03

Talks about the return of Helldivers 2 in countries without PSN are still ongoing. In the meantime, Johan Pilestedt is teasing fans again.

Marvel Rivals Publisher Wanted to Impose Rating Rules on Streamers. NetEase Swiftly Responded to Players' Negative Reaction

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 May 2024, 23:12

The developers of Marvel Rivals had to apologize for the „misunderstanding” caused by the terms of the agreement with streamers, which originally prohibited criticism of the game. To make things funnier, this was probably completely unnecessary.

Manor Lords Fans Banned From Discussing Mods. For Official Mod Support We'll Have to Wait

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 May 2024, 05:29

We still have to wait for the official support of mods in Manor Lords. Until then, discussion of them on the game's Discord channel is prohibited.

Bethesda Patches Next-Gen Update for Fallout 4. Patch Targeting Major Bugs Will Be Released Later Today

Martin Bukowski, 13 May 2024, 05:21

Bethesda fixes bugs caused by the next-gen update of Fallout 4. The patch will be released later today.

New on Steam. A Space Epic We’ve Been Waiting 21 Years for and PS4’s Great Exclusive

Adrian Werner, 13 May 2024, 04:51

This week, such games as Homeworld 3, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, Men of War II, American Truck Simulator: Nebraska, Mullet Madjack, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER will be released on Steam.

'Ethical Use of AI Technology Is Very Important to Us.' Director of Highly Acclaimed Space Strategy Defends Use of AI in Games, Maintaining Rigor With Stellaris

Martin Bukowski, 13 May 2024, 03:12

The director of Stellaris: The Machine Age responded to players' concerns about the use of artificial intelligence. He pointed out that no AI-generated graphics or texts made it into the game, but it will include the voices of actors who gave their consent.

Sony Reportedly Establishes New Studio. Its Core Is to Be Made up of Members of the Team That Was Terminated Just 2 Months Earlier

Maciej Gaffke, 13 May 2024, 02:45

Sony is believed to have set up a new studio staffed by laid-off employees from Deviation Games, which closed in March.

Blizzard May Be Planning to Develop Soulslike Action RPG. The Game Is Set to Offer 'Legendary Boss Encounters Players Will Talk About for Decades'

Martin Bukowski, 13 May 2024, 02:04

Job postings appeared on Blizzard's official website indicating that the company is planning to develop a new game. It is expected to contain challenging but rewarding combat and legendary boss fights, bringing to mind titles from FromSoftware studio.

Defenders of Super Earth Have Second Chance to Unlock Anti-tank Mines in Helldivers 2. Objective Is 2 Billion Bots, but Challenge Is Greater Than Before

Kamil Kleszyk, 13 May 2024, 01:48

Scrap 2 billion bots in five days - this was the task given to Helldivers 2 players to have a chance to unlock MD-17 anti-tank mines.

Manor Lords Was 'Pushed to the Limit.' Village of Over 3,000 Residents Has to Cope With Only One Market

Kamil Kleszyk, 13 May 2024, 01:09

One Manor Lords fan managed to build a town of over 3,000 residents. The player explains that his goal wasn't to create a beautiful settlement but to push the game to its limits.

Great Return of Cult Space Strategy Series with Homeworld 3. First Reviews Are Full of Praise

Maciej Gaffke, 13 May 2024, 01:00

Space strategy, Homeworld 3, is receiving great reviews from reviewers and slightly worse from players. The game of the Blackbird Interactive studio will soon be released on the market.

Helldivers 2 Players' Joint Action Delights Former Dev. 'We Trained Them to Fight Together. And Then They Fought Together'

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 May 2024, 00:10

„Democratic” action by the Helldivers 2 community in response to Sony's controversial decision clearly impressed the game's former screenwriter.

Like Helldivers 2, Ghost of Tsushima on PC Was Pulled From Sale in More Than 100 Countries. Partial PSN Is Still a Problem

Maciej Gaffke, 11 May 2024, 05:07

Days before its PC release, Ghost of Tsushima was withdrawn from sale in countries where the PlayStation Network isn't available.

Total War: Pharaoh Players Praise Devs for New, Nearly Double-Sized Map

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 May 2024, 04:55

Fans of Total War: Pharaoh are pleased with how the game's map will be expanded in a free update.

Tibia Keeps Going Strong; Company Expands Team and Rewards Devs with Generous Bonuses

Martin Bukowski, 11 May 2024, 04:41

Although cuts and layoffs are common in the game industry, things are quite different for CipSoft. The studio is making high profits and constantly hiring new employees.

'It's No Longer Xbox, but Microsoft Gaming.' Brand Veterans Explain Recent Layoffs

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 May 2024, 06:22

Even before the announcement of more layoffs, Xbox veterans confirmed that Microsoft bosses have now begun to interfere more in the company's games division.

'It's a Cursed Problem.' Diablo 4's Class Designer Explains How Player Feedback and Internal Testing Helps Blizzard

Adrian Werner, 10 May 2024, 05:57

Adam Jackson from Blizzard Entertainment studio described the problems the team had with testing new features in Diablo 4 and the changes that were made to deal with it.

Cyberpunk 2077 With 95% Positive Reviews on Steam in Last 30 Days. Devs Can’t Thank Players Enough

Kamil Kleszyk, 10 May 2024, 05:23

CD Projekt RED did a great job investing time and money in the development of Cyberpunk 2077. The reception of the Polish studio's efforts can be seen from the player reviews on Steam.

Words of Xbox’s CEO Didn’t Win Applause. Sarah Bond Justifies Microsoft’s Decisions and Promises Support for Game Pass

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 May 2024, 05:10

Sarah Bond unspecifically explained the reasons for the closure of Tango Gameworks. She did, however, confirm the future of Game Pass and the imminent debut of Microsoft's mobile game store.

Acclaimed Dinosaur Strategy Series Will Receive Third Installment. However, for Jurassic World Evolution 3, We’ll Have to Wait Some Time

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 10 May 2024, 04:42

Frontier Developments announced Jurassic World Evolution 3. The release of the game will be part of the British studio's new strategy.

Helmets in Helldivers 2 Were to Be Far More Important, but Devs Had to 'Ship the Game'

Martin Bukowski, 10 May 2024, 03:27

Helmets in Helldivers 2 were originally intended to be more than just a cosmetic element. The developers were forced to cut this element due to lack of time, but are considering returning to it in the future.

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Release Deemed a 'Disappointment.' Rocksteady Studios' Game Contributes to Worse Results for Warner Bros. Discovery

Kamil Kleszyk, 10 May 2024, 02:23

Warner Bros. Discovery finally admitted that the release of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League was a „disappointment” for the company.

DayZ Ice Map Coming; Fans Displeased with Frostline Price

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 May 2024, 02:02

DayZ: Frostline will hit gamers at the end of the year, although console owners should look forward to it the most.

7 Million Dead Island 2 Players Defeated 24 Billion Zombies. Devs Promise Further Development of Successful Action Game

Kamil Kleszyk, 10 May 2024, 01:25

It's been more than a year since the release of Dead Island 2. Dambuster Studios was tempted to give a small summary of the past 12 months to mark the occasion.

Players Appreciate Latest Expansion to EU4. Winds of Change Meets Expectations

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 May 2024, 01:02

Europa Universalis 4 received a new expansion. If Winds of Change is the game's last expansion, it will apparently be a worthy farewell to the title from Paradox Interactive.

Nerfs in Helldivers 2 'Remove the Fun.' Johan Pilestedt Promises Changes in Balance Approach and Asks Players If It's Too Early for New Paid Content

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 May 2024, 23:12

Johan Pilestedt and other developers of Helldivers 2 have promised to look into the issue of gameplay balance. A new Warbond has also been added to the game, after players voted for its release.

V Rising 1.0 - Whetstones; Where to Find Them and How to Craft Them

Agnes Adamus, 09 May 2024, 07:45

Here you will learn where to find and how to craft Whetstones in V Rising.

Industry Sympathizes With Hellblade 2 Devs; Also Expressing Concern for Fate of Doom, Avowed, and Psychonauts Creators

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 May 2024, 07:20

Following the sudden shutdown of Tango Gameworks, there are concerns about the fate of other Xbox studios. Journalist Jez Corden also has significant reservations about the actions of Microsoft, which is allegedly not very supportive of its teams.

Playstation Showcase Possible 'At Any Moment,' Says Jeff Grubb. Sony Might Take Advantage of Microsoft's Ongoing Problems

Adrian Werner, 09 May 2024, 06:59

According to reliable rumors, this year's PlayStation Showcase may take place as early as next week.

'We Need Smaller Games That Give Us Prestige and Awards.' This Statement by Xbox Game Studios Head Surprised Not Only Hi-Fi Rush Devs

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 May 2024, 06:50

Matt Booty of Xbox Game Studios believes Microsoft needs small and high-profile games. Such as Hi-Fi Rush, whose developers were shut down as part of the recent wave of layoffs.

Microsoft Plans Changes to Game Pass; One of Them May Be Another Price Hike

Adrian Werner, 09 May 2024, 06:00

According to reliable reports, Microsoft is considering raising the price of Game Pass Ultimate subscription. The corporation is also having second thoughts about making this year's Call of Duty available on the service.

'He's a Good Human and He Cares Deeply for the Creative Process and Developers.' Former Blizzard CEO Defends Phil Spencer's Image

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 May 2024, 05:40

Mike Ybarra took to Phil Spencer's defense after Microsoft's recent layoffs, although he doesn't deny that the head of the gaming division is responsible for the Xbox situation.

Final Words From Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush Devs. After 2559 Days, Players Lost Hope for Prey 2 Announcement

Adrian Werner, 08 May 2024, 06:23

Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks said goodbye to the studios after they were shut down by Microsoft. In turn, fans began to accept that Prey 2 will never be developed.

Dragon Age 4 May Be One of Two „Unannounced” EA Games With Release Planned For This Fiscal Year. Jeff Grubb Is Sure of It

Adrian Werner, 08 May 2024, 05:40

A new release plan from Electronic Arts suggests that we won't have to wait long for the release of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.

EA's CEO Already Played New Battlefield and Promises It Will Be ‘Another Tremendous Live Service'

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 May 2024, 05:30

The CEO of Electronic Arts is excited about a new game in the Battlefield series, but didn't infect fans with his enthusiasm. On the contrary, Andrew Wilson's words were received by gamers without excessive enthusiasm.

Development of Popular Action RPG Continues at Its Best Even After Release. Last Epoch Devs Revealed New Roadmap

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 08 May 2024, 04:05

The action RPG Last Epoch will be under intense development in the near future. Eleventh Hour Games studio is paying attention to fan feedback.

Microsoft Shut Down Bethesda's Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall Studios

Martin Bukowski, 08 May 2024, 03:05

Microsoft carried out layoffs at Bethesda-owned studios, while closing several of them, including the developers of Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall.

Great Space Strategy Already Lets „Cyberpunk Fantasies” Come True. Stellaris: The Machine Age Release Day

Maciej Gaffke, 08 May 2024, 02:33

Today is the release of The Machine Age DLC for the space strategy game Stellaris. To mark the occasion, Paradox released a new trailer for the ninth expansion.

Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Reveals the Origin of a Key Gaming Abbreviation

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 May 2024, 01:46

Lawrence Schick worked on Baldur's Gate 3, but he is also the author of an acronym from more than 40 years ago that any fan of games, not just computer games, will recognize today.

Refund Requests and Review Bombing Put Helldivers 2 Community Manager's Career at Risk

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 May 2024, 00:55

Helldivers 2 regained positive opinions on Steam, but the behavior of community managers continues to stir controversy.

Helldivers 2 Reviews on Steam Return to Normal After Sony's Capitulation

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 07 May 2024, 05:20

Fans are giving Helldivers 2 positive reviews on Steam in large numbers. The scandal over linking player accounts to PlayStation Network is starting to dim.