As the video game industry continues to grow and evolve, it is important to recognize and celebrate the games and creators who have made significant contributions to the medium. One such institution that does just that is The Strong, a New York-based “museum of play” that curates a Hall of Fame to honor some of
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Instruments of Destruction introduces players to a world where the only goal is to destroy. With a voiceover that seems unnecessary, the game sets the stage for players to unleash chaos on buildings and structures. A New Era of Destruction The lead tech designer on Red Faction: Guerilla, Luke Schneider, brings his expertise to Instruments
Warner Bros., the parent company of the now-defunct Adult Swim Games publishing label, has recently reached out to several developers regarding the return of ownership of their game’s Steam pages. This comes as a surprising turn of events, considering Warner Bros.’s initial decision back in March to delist all Adult Swim Games. The news was
The open world fantasy RPG Runes offers a gaming experience like no other. From the moment you launch the game, you are greeted with a powerful aura that sets it apart from the rest. Despite the untextured enemies that resemble Metal Gear Solid’s cyborg ninja, there is a certain charm to the fearless flippancy with
In the world of gaming, especially in the online multiplayer realm, the balance of weapons is a critical aspect that can make or break the player experience. Recently, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt made some candid remarks regarding the gun balancing in their game, Helldivers 2. His statement about potentially removing the fun with the current
The recent news of Microsoft shutting down Tango Gameworks, the creators of Hi-Fi Rush, has shed light on the ever-changing landscape of video game development. It seems that Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, is emphasizing the need for smaller games that can garner prestige and awards, a departure from the traditional blockbuster titles
The recent news of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango and Prey’s Arkane Austin being shuttered by Microsoft has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. This decision is just one part of a larger cost-cutting initiative that Microsoft is currently undergoing. The closures of these studios, along with others like Mighty Dog and Roundhouse, have raised concerns
The recent update for the procedural generation (procgen) game Shadows of Doubt introduced a new element to the gameplay – Sharpshooter Assassins with high-powered rifles. Players now have to investigate crime scenes, deducing the trajectory of the bullets and searching for the murder weapon and witnesses. While the idea of snipers in the game adds
After years of anticipation, fans of the popular game Darkest Dungeon 2 will finally be getting the mod support they have been waiting for. The journey to introduce mod support for the sequel has been a challenging one, but developers Red Hook Studios are now ready to roll out this highly requested feature. It has
Recently, Microsoft made the decision to shut down multiple game studios, including Redfall developers Arkane Austin and the creators of Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks. This news was communicated to the staff via an email from Xbox boss Matt Booty. Booty referred to this decision as a “consolidation of our Bethesda studio teams” in order to