Larian Studios, the developer behind the critically acclaimed game Baldur’s Gate 3, has taken a unique approach to game design by prioritizing creative freedom over shareholder and publisher interests. Despite having investors, including Tencent, Larian Studios operates independently from external influences, allowing them to make decisions that prioritize creativity and player engagement over financial concerns.
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Tracking down every one of the Lego Jurassic World Gold Bricks is a difficult task, but necessary for achieving 100% game completion. With over 100 gold bricks scattered throughout the game, players must explore every nook and cranny to find them all. While some gold bricks are easily accessible in common areas, others require a
Recently, Activision made a groundbreaking move by sharing an open-source data set compiled from Call of Duty: Warzone’s Caldera map. This data set, which includes a vast amount of information about the map’s geometry and player behavior, is now available on GitHub for non-commercial use. This initiative represents a significant shift in the gaming industry,
Marvel Rivals players are currently scrambling to unlock a limited-time battle pass skin with the impending closure of the closed beta. The pressure is on to reach level 42 in Galacta’s Quest to earn the exclusive ‘Herald of Thunder’ Thor skin before it disappears forever. However, the catch is that only a few rewards from
The upcoming release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has generated a lot of buzz, especially surrounding the cast of voice actors. One of the voice actors for the playable protagonist Rook, Erika Ishii, has expressed both excitement and fear about taking on this role. Known for their work on characters like Valkyrie in Apex Legends
Double Fine Productions recently released an epilogue episode as part of their documentary series PsychoOdyssey, shedding light on the challenging development journey of Psychonauts 2. Interestingly, the episode also hinted at a shift in focus for the studio’s upcoming projects. It has been revealed that Double Fine is currently exploring smaller-scale projects instead of embarking
The hooded parkour man at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics was more than just a random character. It was a deliberate nod to the popular video game, Assassin’s Creed Unity. The flag-bearer running and jumping across Paris’ rooftops in a white hood was a clear reference to the main character, Arno, from the
Activision recently conducted research on skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty multiplayer, a system designed to connect players of similar skill levels in multiplayer lobbies. The findings revealed that SBMM plays a crucial role in maintaining player engagement and overall enjoyment of the game. During the research process, Activision secretly disabled SBMM to monitor
SunnySide, the latest game that mixes farming, crafting, dungeon-crawling, cooking, creature-battling, and romance, draws heavy inspiration from Persona 4. The creator of the game’s concept, Siavash Shahlaei, revealed that the idea for SunnySide stemmed from his childhood love for Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland. He aimed to capture the same atmospheric essence of a small
The Final Fantasy 7 community has been dedicated to reviving the classic 1997 JRPG by restoring cut content, early unused designs, and improving the game’s localization. One significant effort towards this goal is the Shinra Archaeology Cut mod, which has been gradually updating different parts of the game. The most recent update focuses on retranslating