July 10, 2025

“After being rejected by over 50 publishers,” stylish indie RPG smashes its $60,000 Kickstarter in less than 24 hours in a “defiant shout” to the industry

by on May 25, 2025 0

(Image credit: Electric Saint) After “years of challenges” attempting to secure a publisher, the indie RPG/life-sim hybrid Crescent County attained the financing it required through a Kickstarter initiative that reached its $60,000 target in under a day. Developer Electric Saint mentions that its title – referred to as an open-world “delivery life-sim” where you relocate

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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 – all the winners

by on May 25, 2025 0

(Image credit: Crunchyroll/Madhouse) It’s that season once more. Anime’s equivalents to the Oscars might not hold the same reverence as their Academy Award counterpart, yet it remains a significant acknowledgment for the animation studios, producers, and performers who receive accolades during the Anime Awards. With numerous prominent titles in contention, including Solo Leveling, Frieren: Beyond

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Ex Dragon Age writer pushes back on RPG casts who are all romanceable and instantly into you: “That limits the different types of stories you can do”

by on May 25, 2025 0

Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquisition narrative director David Gaider favors RPG ensembles where not everyone is instantaneously attracted to you – and ensembles where certain characters aren’t available for romance whatsoever. Romance in RPGs was somewhat rekindled by Baldur’s Gate 3‘s excessively amorous approach where the entire main group was

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says what we all know is true: “Persona 5 is the best game in the world when it comes to battle depictions and UI”

by on May 25, 2025 0

The creators behind the stunning love letter and turn-based sensation Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have been open about their influences. Everything from classic Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger to Lost Odyssey and Atlus JRPGs have contributed to the formation of the team’s inaugural title, but the director of Expedition 33 recently gave particularly high praise

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What we’ve been playing

by on May 25, 2025 0

Hello and welcome again to our usual segment where we share brief insights into some of the games we’ve been enjoying. This week, Bertie succumbs and sets up the time-consuming sensation referred to as Balatro; Jim revisits the noir-inspired visuals of Grand Theft Auto 4; and Ed repeatedly bashes his head against Sekiro…Read More

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How To Use The Sims 4 Moveobjects Cheat

by on May 25, 2025 0

GameSpot might earn income from affiliate and marketing collaborations for promoting this content and from acquisitions via links. There exist two primary categories of Sims 4 enthusiasts. Some individuals engage for the simulation aspects, along with all the enjoyable chaos that comes with it. Then there are those focused on constructing impressive homes. No matter

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All Careers In The Sims 4: Jobs, Tips, And How To Get Promoted

by on May 25, 2025 0

GameSpot might gain revenue from affiliate and advertising agreements for disseminating this content and from purchases through links. There are numerous career options available in The Sims 4, featuring a quite extensive array of occupations included with the basic game and many more introduced through DLC over the years since The Sims 4 launched. Which

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Tolkien Collectible Book Sets Are Up For Preorder -earth

by on May 25, 2025 0

GameSpot might garner revenue from affiliate and promotional agreements for disseminating this content and from transactions via links. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien will soon be able to enhance their collection with two visually appealing book box sets. Tolkien Myths and Legends Box Set, featuring lesser-known original works alongside translations of classic English literature, releases on

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Until Dawn Movie Adaptation Releases On Digital, 4K Blu-Ray Preorders Are Live

by on May 25, 2025 0

GameSpot might obtain earnings from affiliate and promotional alliances for disseminating this content and from acquisitions via links. Although cinematic adaptations of video games can be quite variable, Until Dawn stands out as a notable endeavor thanks to the film’s unique interpretation of the game’s interactive mechanics. If you overlooked its theatrical release, you can

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Former Dragon Age lead writer says being at BioWare was “glorious,” but under EA it “surrendered more and more of its independence until we got to where we got to”

by on May 25, 2025 0

(Image credit: EA) The principal writer of the initial three Dragon Age titles, and the individual frequently recognized as the originator of its fantastical universe, has reflected on how BioWare‘s autonomy gradually diminished under EA’s ownership. David Gaider had a notable journey at the legendary BioWare for 17 years, commencing with writing for Baldur’s Gate

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Splitgate 2 confirms a 1-in-100 chance you might fart when crouching in the new Halo meets Portal FPS, and it needs to be seen to be believed

by on May 25, 2025 0

Gamers are uncovering more than just portal-centric maneuvers in Splitgate 2’s latest beta – they’ve discovered that you can unexpectedly unleash a loud, unmistakably pfft-like fart when you crouch. You might recall Splitgate as the captivating FPS frequently labeled as ‘Halo meets Portal’ due to its retro competitive arenas, sci-fi arsenal of weapons, and portals

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Dragon Age maestro says EA always spoke about a hypothetical ‘nerd cave’ full of diehard RPG fans who would “always show up,” so you “didn’t have to try and appeal to them”

by on May 25, 2025 0

(Image credit: EA) A veteran of Dragon Age mentions that EA used to talk about a “cave” where RPG enthusiasts, who could be relied upon to purchase anything the genre offered, resided. In a conversation with GamesRadar+, BioWare veteran David Gaider articulated that prior to his departure from BioWare, his preferences had become somewhat “traditional”

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Death Standing and Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima has always wanted to make a film, but Guillermo del Toro told him not to

by on May 25, 2025 0

It’s widely known that Hideo Kojima is an aficionado of cinema. He frequently shares his reflections on recent films across social media, while Metal Gear Solid cutscenes are sometimes notorious for their length and extravagance. Additionally, the cast roster for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is brimming with prominent Hollywood figures. However, the illustrious

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After Clair Obscur’s hype, another J-inspired RPG with timing-based combat just launched a massive, free, and acclaimed new expansion

by on May 25, 2025 0

Sea of Stars is among my preferred nostalgic RPGs of recent years, taking nearly all the positive aspects of classic JRPGs from the past and delivering a sleek, contemporary remix. And now, shortly after Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 accomplished a similar feat, Sea of Stars has just launched a substantial, praised expansion that is entirely

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 review: better than console performance

by on May 25, 2025 0

The RTX 5060 has arrived, ultimately finalizing the 50-series range that was introduced five months prior with the 5090. This latest “mainstream” graphics card is certainly not inexpensive at $299/£270, yet it is expected to deliver satisfactory performance and efficiency while incorporating the multi-frame generation feature that is unique to this generation of GPUs…Read More

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