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Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for promoting this content and from purchases made through links. Calvin and Hobbes stands as one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. If you grew up swiping the comics section of the newspaper from your parents to enjoy the humorous and thought-provoking
Read MoreBy Joey Carr on November 27, 2024 at 2:28 PM PST GameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and marketing partnerships for sharing this informational content and from purchases via links. Path of Exile 2 is the highly awaited follow-up in the renowned ARPG series, set to launch on December 6. The initial release of Path
Read MoreDiablo franchise head Rod Fergusson is experiencing considerable scrutiny online for asserting that ARPGs resembling Diablo should be classified as Diablo-likes. In a tweet that has since gained significant backlash, Fergusson posed the question of whether ARPGs ought to adopt the Diablo-inspired label in a similar manner as a certain type of action RPG is
Read MoreThe Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition – Liberation Preview – YouTube Watch Now It’s not often you come across a game developer endorsing a specific mod, but that’s precisely what is happening with The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition mod, and it’s quite refreshing, to say the least. The roster of
Read MoreWest Fly Avengers #1 by creator Gerry Duggan, artist Danny Kim, colorist Arthur Hesly, and letterer Joe Caramagna officially revives the classic team, which had its last incarnation wrapped up in 2019. However, the new West Fly Avengers features a twist, with Tony Stark leading a crew of former criminals alongside a seemingly reformed Ultron
Read MoreOne of the more understated triumphs in the 4X strategy genre was 2012’s Plague Inc., which gained even greater prominence during the sudden and, regrettably, opportune timeframe of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following this, game developer James Vaughan released a sequel titled Rebellion Inc. and has now introduced his latest game, which takes a hopeful perspective
Read MoreAlthough Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been available for less than two months, it has already established its reputation. As of now, this vibrant fighting game is the best-selling Dragon Ball title ever launched in the U.S. Sparking Zero is expected to be “ranked third among all Bandai Namco Entertainment published games in history,” according
Read More“This isn’t farewell – there’s more on the horizon,” BioWare veteran Mac Walters remarked. Image credit: Worlds Untold A second studio established by a BioWare veteran has closed its doors in just a few days. Mac Walters’ Worlds Untold – which had received backing from NetEase – announced it is “pausing operations” until it can
Read More“The buccaneers are concealed within a nearby nebula,” a senior officer informs us. “We can either investigate them one at a time, risking the detachment from the convoy, or we can deploy probes into each nebula – although that will certainly notify the pirates of our existence. Alternatively, we might continue to our meeting point
Read MoreMirai CEO Charity Pleasure was formerly the general manager at Criterion. Image attribution: Scopely Scopely has launched a new studio in Saudi Arabia, headed by former EA executive Charity Pleasure. Mirai aims to leverage local talent from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through education and development. The studio has not yet revealed
Read MoreHungry Studio’s mobile game has now exceeded 150 million active players each month. Image credit: Hungry Studio This is a News-in-brief article, our concise format linking to an official source for additional information. Discover more about this story by following the link below: Block Blast achieves 40 million daily active players Learn More
Read MoreFunding will once more empower the agency to enhance the capabilities of its project management software solution Image credit rating: Codex | Left to right; Riad Djemili and Daniel Berndt Codecks, based in Berlin, has obtained €1 million in funding to further reinforce its project management software solution. This financial support includes a grant of
Read MoreHello there, you fool, I adore you. Image credit: Hello Games No Man’s Sky did not take off to the most seamless of beginnings, but eight years following its contentious launch, Hello Games’ exploratory sandbox simulation has achieved a significant milestone, finally earning enough positive player reviews on Steam to elevate its overall rating to
Read MorePublic testing is set to commence shortly. Image credit rating: Larian Studios Larian would like you to be aware, whether you wish it or not, that Baldur’s Gate 3 is not entirely finished. The studio has now shared what lies ahead for the multi-award-winning RPG, which includes cross-play, a photo mode, and twelve new subclasses
Read MoreLittle Steps! Skate Tale! Bonus! Image credit: Devolver Digital Trust Devolver Digital to transform a series of gloomy-faced postponements into an evening of dazzling enjoyment for everyone. According to the developer’s recently broadcasted 15th Annual Devolver Delayed Awards 2024, we now have a clear understanding of which of its games have missed their latest release
Read MoreTwo rods! Dual music pads! Bonus! Credit description: Valve Following last week’s announcement, Valve is developing a new version of its popular (yet controversial) Steam Controller. A recent leak has possibly unveiled an initial glimpse of its redesigned look – and it’s perhaps not a complete shock to observe that it’s drawing many inspirations from
Read MoreIt Takes Two! Sly Cooper! Complimentary multiplayer! Attribution: Hazelight Sony has unveiled the upcoming Monthly Games for its PS Plus collection this December, as well as the ways it will commemorate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary on the platform. It Takes Two (PS4, PS5), Aliens: Dark Descent (PS4, PS5), and TemTem (PS5) will be available for download
Read MoreNothing dulls the sharpness of the holiday season quite like an engaging mobile game in your pocket, and nothing enhances a deeper understanding and appreciation of that mobile game quite like a podcast discussion with one of its lead creators. We specialize in podcast discussions around these topics, and with Thanksgiving approaching and winter break
Read MoreThe project creator Codecks has secured €1 million to “enhance and develop” its namesake task management software for game creators. A significant portion of that investment is provided by Inventive Europe Media’s MEDIA initiative, which granted a €700 million fund to the company. With these resources, the studio aims to recruit additional personnel, refine existing
Read MoreDeveloper Worlds Untold is halting its operations as it seeks additional funding for its initial project. On LinkedIn, founder and former BioWare employee Mac Walters shared that the Vancouver-based studio intends to “find a new partner to help realize our vision. This wasn’t a decision we took lightly—it’s been an incredibly personal journey, and we’re
Read MoreSony has launched a recollection of its PlayStation consoles in anticipation of the original PlayStation’s Thirtieth anniversary on December 3. In this release, the console manufacturer reflects on the journey and significant achievements of iconic PlayStation hardware. For example, the now 20-year-old PlayStation 2 has surpassed 160 million units sold—supporting what PlayStation head Jim Ryan
Read More“`html As we commenced the final year of our master’s in video game development, we were already aware that the endeavor ahead was substantial: creating a complete video game and launching it on Steam as our capstone project. However, what initially seemed like a straightforward task from a technical standpoint evolved into an experience that
Read More“Present an experience to the gamer in your life” by Ben Kerry 5:30pm Microsoft has numerous Black Friday deals across its consoles, games, and accessories this year, yet the renewed 2024 selection of Xbox Series X|S consoles is mostly absent from the offers. However, if you’re considering purchasing the white digital Series X specifically, the
Read More“Congratulations on a remarkable career at PlayStation” by Ben Kerry 4:45pm Veteran Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida announced their exit from PlayStation this week, and Xbox chief Phil Spencer has sent a heartfelt message to the executive as he prepares to bid farewell to one of Microsoft’s closest competitors in the gaming landscape. Taking to Twitter
Read More“It’s somewhat unrefined at launch.” It is now no longer accurate to state that Stalker 2‘s feedback have been quite diverse thus far – we assigned a low score of 4/10 owing to numerous bugs, system flaws, and game-breaking problems encountered during our review process. However, many other critics have rated it higher. This discrepancy
Read MoreIt has been published for over 3 years now! by Ben Kerry 2:15pm Do you remember Contraband, the cooperative world game announced by Xbox Game Studios back in 2021? Well, we haven’t really seen or heard much about the Avalanche Studios title since then, and Xbox fans are beginning to question what is actually happening
Read MoreThe Witcher 4 has officially commenced production as well This week, the crew at CD Projekt RED has provided us with updates regarding the numerous developments within the studio – and we now have some notable achievements to share here. In addition to Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion reaching remarkable new sales records,
Read MoreOn PC, consoles to be revealed “at a later time.” Brace Yourself Games – recognized for titles such as Crypt of the NecroDancer and Cadence of Hyrule – has unveiled its latest musical title Rift of the NecroDancer, which will launch on February 5, 2025, but exclusively on Steam, with console versions coming “at a
Read MoreAs the “top tier” theme park enthusiasts get an exclusive preview Image: Nintendo, Universal Earlier this month, Nintendo finally unveiled the expansion of Universal’s Super Nintendo World focused on Donkey Kong Country. It is set to open next month on December 11, 2024, and ahead of the grand opening, Universal has announced the entrance and
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