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Manor Lords Dev Explains Mechanic Limitations, Highlighted by New Feature

Jacob Blazewicz, 25 March 2024, 15:13

Alpha testing of the Manor Lords strategy confirmed the developer's belief that too much randomness in gameplay isn't a good idea.

New on Steam. Civilization Rival From Paradox and Beautiful City Builder in Fantasy Settings

Adrian Werner, 25 March 2024, 05:28

This week on Steam, games such as Millennia, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Sentry, Between Horizons, Outpost: Infinity Siege, South Park: Snow Day!, Geneforge 2: Infestation, Necrosmith 2, Open Roads, Under The Yoke, Felvidek, or Maniac will be released.

Better Remember About This Mechanic in Dragon’s Dogma 2; Otherwise Your Pawn Will Slaughter Entire Villages and Key NPCs

Zbigniew Woznicki, 25 March 2024, 04:22

One of Dragon's Dogma 2's mechanics has caught players by surprise in an unsettling way. It turns out that you can accidentally block access to many side quests.

Summer Vacation With Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Delayed to Allow Players Enjoy Elden Ring DLC

Maciej Gaffke, 25 March 2024, 03:17

We learned the release date of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail from Square Enix studio. The game's director gave this info, referring to the Elden Ring expansion.

Baldur's Gate 3 Sales Surpass Larian Studios' Expectations. Swen Vincke Defends Brand Owner Amid Lack of Continuation

Kamil Kleszyk, 25 March 2024, 02:54

In a recent interview, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reported that Baldur's Gate 3 sales are „almost double” compared to Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Ubisoft's Highly Anticipated Shooter Devs Frustrated. Rumors of Being Directed to Copy Call of Duty

Kamil Kleszyk, 25 March 2024, 02:39

It's still unclear when online shooter XDefiant will be released. The game's internal delays are allegedly due to Ubisoft's helmsmen pressuring the developers to make the production more similar to the Call of Duty series.

Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide to Launch with Major Update. PC Release Anticipated 'Soon'

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 25 March 2024, 01:52

The latest information about The Rising Tide reveals details about the plot of the second expansion for Final Fantasy XVI, as well as a new region and mode. An update 1.30 will be released along with the DLC, and we still don't know when exactly Final Fantasy XVI will be released on PC.

No Bonus for Overwatch 2 Devs from Blizzard Due to Game Criticism and Company Policy

Maciej Gaffke, 25 March 2024, 01:38

Following a change in Blizzard's bonus assignment rules, the developers of Overwatch 2 couldn't count on additional compensation. This is blamed on the poor results recorded by the hero shooter.

The Callisto Protocol to Receive Spin-off Despite Initial Failure. It Will Be Completely Different Game, Devs Take Unexpected Direction

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 25 March 2024, 01:11

Striking Distance Studios develops a new game set in the world of The Callisto Protocol. However, it isn't a sequel to the survival horror game from 2022, but an action-packed production with the working title Project Birdseye.

GTA 6 Release in 2025 May Be at Risk. Rockstar Is Reportedly Considering Backup Plan

Maciej Gaffke, 23 March 2024, 07:23

GTA 6 development is supposedly slowing down and Rockstar Games studio may even postpone the game's release to 2026. Such a solution is suggested by people involved in the production, contacted by Kotaku. .

CD Projekt Red Won’t Follow in Larian’s Footsteps. Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Want ‘To Have a Banging Release Where Everything Is as Close to Perfection as Can Be’

Marcin Przala, 23 March 2024, 06:48

Pawel Sasko revealed that CD Projekt Red has no intention of releasing games in early access. Instead, the Polish dev wants its new titles to have a near-perfect launch, on par with the one scored by the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion.

Resident Evil 9 Potentially Expanding to Open World. Capcom Wants to Use Dragon’s Dogma 2 Tech

Michal Harat, 23 March 2024, 06:25

A popular industry informant has drawn attention to certain connections between the presumed Resident Evil 9, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Monster Hunter: Wilds. It's all about technology and fundamental assumptions.

Path of Exile 2 Beta Delayed. PoE: Necropolis Introduces Tons of Changes

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 March 2024, 07:01

Grinding Gear Games studio has decided to delay beta testing of Path of Exile 2, despite the fact that they probably will manage to complete the game in time.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Devs Revealed How One of Characters Initially Looked Like. He Didn’t Resemble His Current Design Even a Bit

Michal Serwicki, 22 March 2024, 05:53

Larian Studios showed off the original appearance of one of the most beloved characters from Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3 Developers Thought About Major DLC or Sequel, Didn't Have the Heart For It

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 March 2024, 04:27

Swen Vincke revealed a little more about the reasons for abandoning further development of the Baldur's Gate brand. The developers were thinking about an add-on or even a sequel, but all Larian was to breathe a sigh of relief after abandoning those plans.

Dragon's Dogma 2's Big, Controversial Launch. Microtransactions and Optimization Criticized on Steam

Peter Doron, 22 March 2024, 03:52

Capcom's latest game, the action RPG Dragon's Dogma 2, has debuted on Steam and consoles. And while crowds are playing, the publisher can't be entirely satisfied with the reception of its latest production.

Baldur’s Gate 4 or Any Baldur’s Gate 3 DLCs From Larian Studios Won’t Be Developed

Maciej Gaffke, 22 March 2024, 02:17

The founder of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, outlined the future of Baldur's Gate 3. The hit game won't get any DLC, and the company isn't considering developing a fourth installment and is abandoning the D&D brand.

'Italian' Soulslike, Dodging Elden Ring Expansion, Announces New Release Date

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 22 March 2024, 01:40

We have learned the new release date for the soulslike Enotria: The Last Song. The devs have released a gameplay trailer and announced an upcoming demo.

Assassin's Creed Jade Reportedly Delayed. Reuters Reports New Release Window

Kamil Kleszyk, 22 March 2024, 01:16

According to the latest reports, Assassin's Creed: Jade won't be released until 2025. Delaying the release of the mobile title was supposed to be caused by the decision of the Chinese corporation Tencent.

Helldivers 2 Devs Tried to Fix One Million Accounts. Instead, Players Received Crashes

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 March 2024, 07:00

The developer of Helldivers 2 hoped to fix the progression system on „millions of accounts.” Instead, players are complaining of numerous crashes and problems with Galactic War.

Starfield's Ending Was Developed at the Last Moment. Level Designer Tossed the Idea

Martin Bukowski, 21 March 2024, 06:42

Bethesda, in developing the Starfield ending, acted in haste. At fault is an overly large development team. WARNING: spoilers.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Has Major Problems With Frame Rate Drops. Players Already Found Brutal Solution

Kamil Kleszyk, 21 March 2024, 06:24

The release of Dragon's Dogma 2 tomorrow may fall short of Capcom's expectations. All because of optimization problems experienced by reviewers, among others. Interestingly, players already have a recipe for this inconvenience.

Arkane Founder and Co-creator of Dishonored Teases New, Retro Futuristic RPG

Adrian Werner, 21 March 2024, 05:56

Founded by Raphael Colantonio, co-creator of Dishonored, Wolfeye studio is working on a first-person RPG set in a sci-fi reality.

Stardew Valley 1.6 Adds Unsetteling Secret. Dev Punished „Mean” Players by Creatively Breaking Fourth Wall

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 March 2024, 02:15

Fans have discovered a disturbing new cutscene in Stardew Valley. In Update 1.6, Eric Barone decided to punish players using a bug that allows them to get to a certain location faster.

Uncharted Director’s Captain America and Black Panther Game Finally Has Title. New Trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Looks Stunning

Marcin Przala, 21 March 2024, 02:13

The game is set to hit the market in 2025, with Captain America and Black Panther taking center stage.. The superheroes will face off against villains as World War II rages around the world.

„They're Horrible Greedy People.” Dwarf Fortress Dev Expresses His Dislike for Those Responsible for Mass Industry Layoffs

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 March 2024, 02:08

Even a dwarf lover like the developer of Dwarf Fortress thinks that those responsible for the layoffs are „horrible ” and „greedy people”.

Ubisoft Develops Its Own AI Model. Neo NPC Aims to Go Far Beyond Capabilities of Average Chatbot

Martin Bukowski, 21 March 2024, 00:37

Ubisoft shared new info about the AI tool that generates dialogues for NPCs. Players don't hide their distaste.

Cyberpunk 2077 Board Game Promises Big Dose of Adrenaline. Check out Official Teaser

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 March 2024, 07:33

Polish company Go On Board and studio CD Projekt RED are preparing a board game adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077.

Lego Unveils Epic Set From Dungeons and Dragons. Almost 4,000 Pieces, Bunch of Figures, and Huge Dragon

Alexandra Sokol, 20 March 2024, 07:12

Ready to start your campaign? You'd better get your character ready - the magic set will hit stores soon.

Richard Burns Rally Is Still Unrivaled and Unforgiving Game

Christian Pieniazek, 20 March 2024, 05:12

Richard Burns Rally is a game that, even 20 years after its release, sets the standard for rally simulations. Let's pay homage to it and see why it went down in gold in the history of the genre.

Latest Starfield Patch Boosts Photo Mode and Fixes 400 Bugs

Kamil Kleszyk, 20 March 2024, 05:01

Bethesda introduced another patch for Starfield. Among other things, the latest update patch allows you to take even better pictures in photo mode.

Larian Studios Now Officially Has Studio in Poland. Baldur’s Gate 3 Devs Have Opened New Branch in Warsaw

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 19 March 2024, 08:16

Larian Studios has opened a branch in Poland. The new studio of Baldur's Gate 3 developers is located in Warsaw.

Helldivers 2 Players Excited for Animated Series in Star Wars Clone Wars Style. Fans Would Love to Watch Such a Series

Alexandra Sokol, 19 March 2024, 05:20

A crossover that we deserved and which, at the same time, nobody expected.

Blizzard Reacts to Spoiling Diablo Immortal's Economy. „We Take a Firm Stance”

Kamil Kleszyk, 19 March 2024, 04:57

Blizzard is once again reminding fans that any form of cheating in Diablo Immortal will have unpleasant consequences.

Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Releases Today. Dev Publishes Latest Teaser With Major New Feature

Jacob Blazewicz, 19 March 2024, 04:35

Today, Stardew Valley will finally receive the highly anticipated 1.6 update. Eric Barone revealed more information about it, including a final teaser with a major new feature.

Minthara Fans in Baldur’s Gate 3 Can Celebrate. Her Breakup Confirmed as Overlooked Bug by Devs

Alexandra Sokol, 19 March 2024, 04:18

You no longer have to fear that a certain dark elf will abandon you for having your own opinion.

Highly Awaited Mech-Farming Adventure Lightyear Frontier Launches in EA and on Game Pass

Adrian Werner, 19 March 2024, 03:07

The highly anticipated Lightyear Frontier will debut this afternoon on PC and Xbox Series S/X. The game will also be available on Game Pass.

Denuvo Devs Introduce TraceMark. New 'Innovative' Feature Aims to Prevent Gameplay and Data Leaks

Kamil Kleszyk, 19 March 2024, 01:59

The developers of the Denuvo anti-piracy software, company Irdeto, unveiled a new technology that allows developers to place watermarks in games to help determine who is responsible for data leaks.

Steam Families Is Valve's New Proposal for Sharing Game Accounts, Though With a Few Limitations

Maciej Gaffke, 19 March 2024, 01:40

Starting today on Valve's platform, we can use the „Steam Families” feature. However, this novelty may not appeal to everyone.

Balatro's Dev Was Confident in Game's Success Only a Day Before Its Release. Now Boasts Amazing Sales

Maciej Gaffke, 19 March 2024, 01:12

Balatro has already sold more than a million copies. The popular game is heading to new platforms.

PC Specs for Alone in the Dark Not as Scary as the Game Itself. We Know the System Requirements

Kamil Kleszyk, 19 March 2024, 00:52

The devs of the Alone in the Dark reboot, Pieces Interactive studio, have finally revealed the full system requirements of the game's PC version. Fortunately, the title shouldn't be a terror for our computers.

Minthara From Baldur’s Gate 3 Won’t Be So Reckless Anymore. No More Revealing Innermost Thoughts to Players

Kamil Kleszyk, 19 March 2024, 00:21

Another small update has arrived for Baldur's Gate 3, which, among others, fixes issues with the overly talkative Minthara. Larian Studios also has good news for owners of Xbox Series X/S.

Apex Legends With Big Problems; Anticheat or Source Engine Exploit Allows Unauthorized Software Installation

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 March 2024, 05:50

Opponents of EA's anticheat were quick to blame this security exploit as the source of a major safety vulnerability that disrupted the finals of the Apex Legends tournament. However, the source of the exploit could also be the game engine.

Cities: Skylines 2 Devs Finally Announced Official Release Date for Mod Support

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 March 2024, 05:36

Colossal Order will soon release official tools for creating fan-made Cities: Skylines 2 mods (in beta version).

BioWare Veterans Unhappy With State of Their New Game; Nightingale's Roadmap Undergoes Extensive Updates

Maciej Gaffke, 18 March 2024, 03:02

The Nightingale game still needs a fair amount of work. Inflexion Games studio has outlined the production development difficulties it will want to deal with first.

Sales of Helldivers 2 ‘Performed Well Ahead of Expectations.’ Game Anticipates Arrival of Third Faction

Kamil Kleszyk, 18 March 2024, 02:33

According to analysts, sales of Helldivers 2 have already exceeded the threshold of 8 million copies and don't seem to be slowing down at all.

Steam Early Access Star Under Barrage of Player Accusations. AI Was Supposed to Help Develop and Promote Supermarket Simulator

Kamil Kleszyk, 18 March 2024, 02:05

Supermarket Simulator is a game that has won the hearts of players on Steam. Now, however, this love is experiencing quite a crisis. This is because there have been allegations that the Nokta Games studio uses AI.

Dark and Darker May Hit Epic Games Store Before Returning to Steam

Maciej Gaffke, 18 March 2024, 01:33

Ironmace studio plans to make Dark and Darker available on the Epic Games Store. The devs of the popular dungeon crawler also aim to bring the production back to Steam.

Palworld's Success Overwhelms Devs with Profits. Figure Is 'Too Big for a Studio With Our Size to Handle,' According to Pocketpair’s CEO

Maciej Gaffke, 18 March 2024, 01:13

Palworld was a hit beyond measure for the small Pocketpair team. The game was so successful that the CEO of the studio, Takuro Mizobe, admitted that the profits were too big for a company of this size. The developers also announced the first boss raid.

Relaxing Strategy Game With RPG Elements Announces Second Major Expansion. After Vikings and Norse Mythology, It’s Time for Ancient Greece

Maciej Gaffke, 18 March 2024, 00:50

The devs of Kingdom: Two Crowns revealed a short trailer for a new expansion pack for the game. The Call of Olympus DLC hasn't yet a precise release date, but it should debut „soon”.