The recent strike called by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has brought the issue of fair treatment in the video game industry to the forefront. This strike encompasses video game voice acting, motion capture work, and other essential roles within the industry. The decision to strike comes after over
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The much-anticipated release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has once again been delayed, much to the disappointment of fans. The original September 5th release date has been pushed back to November 20th, with the developers citing the need to address “unexpected anomalies”, also known as bugs. This delay, while frustrating, is accompanied by an
In a significant development within the gaming industry, over 500 World of Warcraft developers have recently joined forces to establish a union. This decision comes in the wake of the successful formation of a similar union by 241 Bethesda Games Studios employees under Microsoft. The World of Warcraft GameMakers Guild, supported by the Communication Workers
The recent reports of all 36 employees of Humble Games being laid off have sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. According to business developer Nicola Kwan, the staff were informed of the shutdown at 9 am, only to be met with conflicting statements from the company itself. While Humble Games claims to be undergoing restructuring,
Counter-Strike 2 has recently received a significant update from Valve, introducing new crates near the counter-terrorist spawn on Dust 2. These crates offer players a new route to access the catwalk area, eliminating the need for assistance from teammates or taking a longer path around the bombsite. The addition of these crates allows players to
Heihachi Mishima, the iconic character from the Tekken series, is set to make a return in Tekken 8 as the next DLC character. Known for his mustache and malevolent persona, Heihachi was last seen meeting a fiery demise at the hands of his son, Kazuya. However, in the world of Tekken where characters seem to
Pacific Drive, the station wagon survival game, has recently undergone a summer update that brings a plethora of new features to the gameplay experience. One of the standout additions is the photomode, which allows players to capture stunning moments from the game. This photomode now lets you adjust depth of field, focus control, and exposure
In a world saturated with violent and intense gameplay experiences, the serene and whimsical world of Bobo Bay offers a refreshing change of pace. As a reviewer immersed in a constant cycle of combat and destruction, the opportunity to engage with sentient blob critters and indulge in nurturing activities is a much-needed respite. It was
Ever since news of Keiichiro Toyama’s new horror game, Slitterhead, emerged, the gaming community has been buzzing with excitement. With Toyama’s background as the former designer of Silent Hill, Siren, and Gravity Rush, expectations for Slitterhead are understandably high. The game is set in a fictional East Asian city and revolves around a war between
Upon starting Clickolding, players are immediately thrown into a bizarre encounter. The protagonist finds themselves in a room with a man sporting a peculiar mask that resembles a distorted version of Joe Camel. The player is handed a clicker counter and is instructed to click a certain number of times. This initial setup sets the