The video games industry has been experiencing significant turmoil as companies prioritize shareholder satisfaction, often at the expense of their employees. In the midst of layoffs and closures, Skylanders studio Toys For Bob has made the bold decision to split from both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft to become an independent entity. This move comes after
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The long-awaited colonial fantasy RPG Greedfall 2 has finally announced its release window after being first introduced in May 2022. This sequel will be making its debut on Steam early access later this summer. However, what sets Greedfall 2 apart is that it is actually set three years before the events of the original Greedfall
Remedy Entertainment has made a major move by acquiring the complete rights to their supernatural shooter game, Control, including its upcoming sequel and co-op spin-off. This development marks a significant milestone for the studio as they now have full ownership of the entire Control series, taking over from the publisher 505 Games. Control, which is
Inkbound, developed by Shiny Shoe, is set to release its full 1.0 version in April, nearly a year after its initial launch in early access. This cooperative game offers a blend of tight turn-based combat and roguelike progression, drawing players in with its unique gameplay experience. With influences from popular games like Slay the Spire
Deck Nine, the developers behind popular games such as the Life is Strange series and The Expanse: A Telltale Series, have recently faced a challenging situation. Due to what they describe as “the game industry’s worsening market conditions,” the studio has made the difficult decision to lay off 20% of their staff. This marks the
Paradox’s recent launch of the Stellaris Expansion Subscription service is a potentially expensive proposition for players. At a cost of £8.50 for just one month, the price quickly adds up if subscribed to regularly. With discounts offered for longer terms, such as £16.75 for three months (a 34% discount) and £24.99 for six months (a
Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone recently announced the upcoming release of update 1.6 for Stardew Valley, marking the game’s 8th birthday. While details about the actual content of the update remain mostly under wraps, Barone has dropped a few hints about what players can expect. He mentioned that the update will bring new game content, although he
Arrowhead Studios, the developers behind Helldivers 2, have successfully navigated through weeks of server struggles caused by the immense popularity of the game. After the release of Helldivers 2 on February 8th, the game quickly gained a large player base, surpassing even major PlayStation titles like God of War and Spider-Man. This surge in players
Rainbow Six Siege has been a staple in the gaming community for almost a decade now, and despite its age, creative director Alexander Karpazis argues that the game doesn’t need a change of game engine or a sequel to stay relevant. In a recent interview, Karpazis expressed his belief that Siege has the potential to
As I reflect on my past experiences with the PlayStation era, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia wash over me. The combination of racing games and drum and bass music holds a special place in my heart. This is where Night-Runners comes in – a racing game that transports players back to