In the wake of the disappointing launch of the live-service game “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,” many fans and industry insiders are speculating about the future of Rocksteady Studios. Known for their groundbreaking work on the “Batman: Arkham” series, Rocksteady may be pivoting back to their roots with a new single-player Batman game. While
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The gaming industry has recently witnessed a troubling trend: layoffs and studio closures. Hi-Rez Studios, renowned for their multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, is the latest victim of this unsettling phenomenon. Only a month after the launch of their highly anticipated MOBA sequel, Smite 2, the studio has implemented significant workforce reductions. This article
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, studios often seek to harness the kind of creativity and innovation that can lead to breakthroughs in gameplay and storytelling. Misfits Attic, the team behind the acclaimed space exploration game Duskers, is making headlines once again with their announcement of what’s being called “spiritual successor” to the 2016
“Vendrán Las Aves” — or “The Birds Will Come” — stands as a poignant entry into the digital landscape, designed to offer solace in the face of burnout and emotional exhaustion. Co-created by the ingenious minds of Francisco Riolobos, Chuso Montero, and Deconstructeam, this game has emerged from Valencia, revered for previous works such as
In an alarming incident that underscores the risks posed by reckless drone operation, Peter Akemann, a prominent figure in the gaming industry and co-founder of Treyarch, has pleaded guilty to flying a drone into a firefighting plane engaged in critical operations during the Los Angeles wildfires. This occurrence highlights a significant concern for public safety
As anticipation builds for the next installment in the iconic Battlefield series, players find themselves awash in a promotional sea that teems with both excitement and skepticism. The recently released promotional video, meant to showcase the groundbreaking features of Battlefield 6, walks a fine line between hyping a franchise beloved for its large-scale multiplayer warfare
In an unexpected turn of events, classic titles from the beloved Sims franchise, namely The Sims 1 and The Sims 2, have made a grand return to PC platforms. Electronic Arts (EA) has taken a momentary break from its usual dealings to celebrate nostalgia with the launch of the Legacy collections. This resilient endeavor has
The indie gaming landscape continually surprises us with its eclectic approaches to game design, and The Water Museum has crafted a niche with their unique blend of whimsical storytelling and distinct gameplay mechanics. Following the success of their previous title, Arctic Eggs, which offered players a bizarre yet engaging experience in frying items, they are
Mandragora: Whispers Of The Witch Tree emerges as a captivating 2.5D Soulsvania from Primal Game Studio, a term that evokes both intrigue and skepticism in equal measure. Labeling a game as “2.5D” may confuse some, suggesting a mere embellishment of traditional 2D graphics rather than a genuine evolution. Similarly, “Soulsvania” draws its inspiration from the
The gaming world is perpetually fascinated with the concept of open-world narratives that intertwine horror, dystopia, and cooperative action. “Phantom Line,” a recent endeavor from innovative game developers, transports players to a landscape rife with supernatural terrors and existential crises, where the stakes seem to elevate well beyond the conventional threats of global nuclear warfare.