The Outer Worlds and Fallout creator Obsidian launched a game called Grounded last year for early access. Since its launch, it’s been consistently receiving monthly updates, but that’s soon to change. Going forward, the studio will be launching larger updates that release further apart. Source: Read Full Article
Far Cry 6 Not Being "Political" Receives A Mixed, Confused Reception Online
Yesterday, we reported that Ubisoft doesn’t want to make a “political statement” with Far Cry 6, despite taking inspiration from real-world Cuban guerrilla fighters. This generated a lot of buzz online, as many wondered how it’s possible to keep a game apolitical when drawing upon real-life political events and imagery. Speaking to TheGamer narrative director Navid […]
A Sonic Concert Is A Better Anniversary Celebration Than A New Game
Like many fans of the Blue Blur, I tuned into the 30th anniversary Sonic Central stream ready to be whelmed. Sonic fans have been burned too many times to expect greatness, but surely some neat piece of merch would be revealed and beg to take a spot on my shelf. I also had the benefit […]
Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Might Be Getting A Sequel, According To New Financial Report
The parent company of publisher 505 Games, Digital Bros, has let slip that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night currently has a sequel in development. This news comes in the form of a leaked financial report which details the performance of several 505 Games published titles including Control, Ghostrunner, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The […]
Mass Effect's Jennifer Hale And Courtenay Taylor On The Challenges Of Bringing Certain Characters To Life
With the Mass Effect Legendary Edition out now, so many seasoned fans are jumping back to board the Normandy once more to revisit familiar planets and say hello to old friends. More than that, however, newcomers to this beloved franchise are diving in for the first time, experiencing a new adventure, one that has touched so […]
Best VR Horror Games: 12 Scariest Oculus Quest & Other Apps
Looking for the best VR horror games on Oculus Quest and other VR headsets? Dare yourself to read our list below. The Oculus Quest is a smashing success in the VR space for lots of reasons, but one of the main contributors is the stellar library of content. And as it turns out, some of […]
Horizon Forbidden West Might Be Bringing Back The Shadow Carja, Which Makes A Lot Of Sense
Yesterday, we got to see 14 minutes of Horizon Forbidden West gameplay. It’s strikingly similar to the functionality we saw in Zero Dawn, except it looks significantly bigger and bolder than before. The UI has been overhauled, the landscapes have been verticalized and filled out, and the traversal looks remarkably better than that of its […]
I Really Hope Horizon Forbidden West Doesn’t Ignore The Series’ Most Fascinating Lore
Horizon Zero Dawn is an excellent game for the most part, although as I’ve written before, its one major flaw is how lifeless its cities are. When you’re out in the wilderness and overcome by the sheer scale and sublimity of nature, Zero Dawn is outstanding. The second you step foot in Meridian or Sunfall, […]
Interview: Ubisoft On The Making of Far Cry 6’s Anton Castillo
“You’re going to have moments with Anton and Diego where the player isn’t present. You’re going to get a window into how he really is, how he really behaves, and how he sees the world,” Far Cry 6 narrative director Navid Khavari tells me about Anton Castillo, the latest larger than life villain to headline […]
Crowdfunding is killing board game expansions
Crowdfunding has changed the world of tabletop gaming. Platforms like Kickstarter were originally a vehicle for creatives to bring innovative and radical ideas to life. Over time, however, the churn of new campaigns has become primarily a marketing framework for design studios to push mounds of plastic and cardboard at ever-increasing price points. Publishers are […]