Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, a 2D platformer showcased at the Triple-I Initiative, offers players a thrilling experience with a combination of combat mechanics and an extensive upgrade system. While the game draws inspiration from the metroidvania genre, it avoids explicitly labeling itself as such on its Steam page. Despite this, Gestalt captures the essence of
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Ubisoft’s 2014 racing game, The Crew, came to a sudden halt on March 31st. The game, which relied heavily on online servers to operate, left players stranded at a splash screen with an error message following the servers’ shutdown. This move by Ubisoft signifies the end of an era for The Crew and its loyal
In recent weeks, Prytania Media saw the closure of its second studio, Possibility Space, a move that shocked both employees and industry insiders alike. Founded by Jeff Strain, a well-known figure in the gaming world, the studio’s abrupt closure left many questioning the circumstances surrounding its demise. According to reports, Strain cited leaks of confidential
When it comes to adapting their popular RPG series, Bethesda seems to have a cautious approach. Despite the success of the live-action Fallout show, executive producer Todd Howard is hesitant about the idea of adapting The Elder Scrolls. In a recent interview with IGN, Howard mentioned that there is nothing in the works for an
The gaming industry is evolving rapidly, with Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch predicting a shift away from the $70 standard price tag for AAA titles. According to Karch, the current pricing model is unsustainable, especially for projects of AAA scale that require huge investments. He believes that the market will demand a new approach to
EA has recently denied claims made by industry insider Jeff Grubb regarding the cancellation of Dead Space 2 remake. According to IGN, EA stated that there is “no validity to this story.” This contradicts Grubb’s earlier claims that EA Motive was working on a remake of the 2011 sequel before shelving it indefinitely due to
Ubisoft Massive has announced that their upcoming open-world action-adventure game, Star Wars Outlaws, is set to be released on August 30th, 2024. The recent story trailer introduces players to the main character, Kay Vess, also known as Hannah Solo, a young criminal on the run from her underworld boss. The trailer sets the stage for
In a recent interview with The Gamer, Naoki Yoshida, the boss of Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 14, hinted at the possibility of a new Final Fantasy Tactics game. He mentioned that it is probably about time for a new installment in the beloved Tactics series. This came up during a conversation about Final
No Plan B offers a unique approach to tactical gameplay, focusing on close combat tactics, directing troop actions on a timeline, and breaching and clearing scenarios. The game tasks players with putting together a squad, outfitting them with equipment, and synchronizing their move-and-shoot commands to play out perfectly in real-time. With standalone skirmish missions and
The highly anticipated citybuilder game, Frostpunk 2, is set to be released on July 25th, but eager fans can get a taste of the icy world sooner with the early access beta. The beta will be available from April 15th to the 22nd, exclusively for those who pre-order the digital deluxe edition of the game.