The gaming industry is experiencing turbulent times, marked by shifting consumer preferences, changes in technology, and ongoing financial challenges. One significant event that epitomizes these struggles is the recent announcement from IllFonic, the developer behind titles like “Friday The 13th: The Game” and “Predator: Hunting Grounds.” Their decision to lay off an unspecified number of
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The gaming landscape is one marked by innovation and fierce competition, where the lifespan of a project can vary dramatically in the blink of an eye. A recent example of this volatility is Ubisoft’s XDefiant, a multiplayer PvP shooter that, after facing significant challenges, has been discontinued. In the process, about 277 employees, a sizable
In the vast and increasingly saturated realm of video games, innovation becomes both a blessing and a curse. Each year, developers strive to carve out niches and create unique gameplay experiences. One such attempt is seen in the open world survival shooter, Urge. This title has boldly ventured where very few games dare: a narrative
In life, there often comes a moment when we feel the need to shift gears and set our ambitions on new horizons. For many, this means pursuing a career driven by passion, especially if it revolves around the love of animals. Today, we bid an affectionate goodbye to Kiera, a valued member of the RPS
Digital Extremes, a studio that rose to prominence through its collaboration with Epic Games on the Unreal Tournament franchise, stepped into the spotlight with the 2008 release of Dark Sector. Although not much remembered today, this game served as an experiment in a gritty action genre that mixed conventional storytelling with a unique gameplay mechanic—the
The announcement of the latest update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl brings a wave of optimism to players navigating through the treacherous landscapes of the game’s Zone. This patch addresses a staggering count of over 650 bugs, ranging from critical game-crashing issues to slightly bizarre anomalies, such as the unsettlingly airborne corpses of enemies.
The gaming sales industry has long seen explosive growth, but with this growth comes mounting scrutiny, particularly about the practices of dominant players such as Valve Corporation and its digital distribution platform, Steam. At the heart of this scrutiny is a class-action lawsuit that has morphed from a singular complaint into a broader challenge to
The phrase “Action RPG” often evokes a plethora of interpretations across the gaming community, leading to substantial confusion regarding its true meaning. For enthusiasts and casual players alike, the distinctions within the genre can be rather irritating. Primarily, we see titles such as Diablo 4 and Path of Exile categorized as ARPGs—short for Action Role-Playing
The world of video games often serves as a canvas for exploring complex themes, from the mundane to the profound. One of the latest entrants into this landscape is Ndemic Creations’ After Inc: Revival, a post-apocalyptic city-building game where players are tasked with rebuilding society in the wake of a zombie apocalypse. Following the darkly
In the captivating realm of indie gaming, few titles manage to carve their niche while simultaneously raising the bar for innovation and engagement. One such instance is Solitomb, a unique blend of solitaire mechanics and dungeon crawling, crafted by the talented designer Jakub Wasilewski. Following the success of his previous game, Slipways—a grand strategy game