The recent Gamescom 2024 Awards saw Monster Hunter Wilds and Little Nightmares 3 taking home the most prizes. While these games were celebrated for their achievements in various categories, it is worth questioning the criteria used for judging. The official Gamescom criteria for adjudicating these matters did not specifically outline what makes a game “epic”
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Randy Pitchford, the boss of Borderlands 4 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, recently revisited his previous statement regarding the competition between Steam and Epic Game Store. He expressed that his initial hope for Epic’s investment in technology to outshine Steam was misplaced and overly optimistic. However, he pointed out that Valve’s lack of a developer-friendly model
Ravenswatch, the latest creation from the developers of Curse of the Dread Gods, has finally set its release date in a stunning new trailer revealed during the Future Games Show at Gamescom. This hack n’ slash roguelike has been making waves since its Early Access debut on Steam, captivating players with its unique blend of
The Black Myth Wukong prison doors with purple circles on them in the Pagoda area of chapter 3 are initially locked when you first arrive. The cells behind these doors contain valuable rewards, making it essential to unlock them. Opening these cells is optional and can only be done after defeating an optional boss called
Activision made a controversial decision by shutting down a highly anticipated Modern Warfare mod at the last minute. The H2M mod, which was set to introduce content from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to Modern Warfare Remastered, was met with excitement from the gaming community. However, just hours before its release, Activision sent a
Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have been left disappointed once again as the highly anticipated sequel has skipped yet another showcase. The absence of any updates or news about the game has led to the community expressing their frustration in various ways, including using clown makeup as a symbol of their disappointment. Geoff Keighley, the face
Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, recently expressed his belief that Part 3 will go down in history as one of the best games ever made. During a live presentation titled ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Summoning A Masterpiece’, Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase discussed the development of the game. As the conversation
After the launch of Black Ops 6, Call of Duty players can expect smaller game installs. Activision plans to overhaul the Call of Duty launcher to allow players to download Warzone separately from the premium games, resulting in smaller initial downloads. The user interface is also receiving a significant update to streamline access to games,
After a successful Steam playtest, executive producer Kris Kwok of Amazing Seasun Games has made a clear statement that “pay-to-win” elements will not be a part of the upcoming mech action game Mecha Break. Kwok reassured players that the developers are committed to ensuring a level playing field for all participants. Despite initially being available
After a tumultuous response to the latest update of Helldivers 2, game director Mikael E has taken it upon himself to address the criticisms and push forward with a 60-day plan to rectify the situation. One of the main areas of focus in this plan is the re-evaluation of the game’s balance. Mikael E acknowledges