When it comes to video game awards, it is easy to dismiss many of them as mere popularity contests that do not accurately reflect the true essence of the gaming industry. However, the Independent Games Festival awards, also known as the IGFs, stand out as a beacon of recognition for innovative and creative game development.
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The Driver TV series, which was announced in 2021 and was supposed to launch alongside a gamer-focused streaming service called Binge in 2022, has been officially canceled. The production company behind the live-action series has also been scrapped, leaving fans disappointed. Despite this setback, Ubisoft has stated that they are actively working on other projects
The character of Kain is shrouded in mystery and intrigue within the Legacy of Kain franchise. He has been merchandised, with clans selling tales about him, but few truly know the truth behind his enigmatic persona. Kain was a central figure in a dead franchise, yet his contempt for anonymity has led to the creation
Upon browsing through various online gaming platforms, I couldn’t help but notice the overwhelming presence of action roguelike games such as Vampire Survivors. These games, with their carefully balanced mechanics and addictive gameplay, have garnered a dedicated fan base. As someone with an addictive personality, I have made a conscious effort to steer clear of
Takashi Iizuka, the head of Sonic Team, has expressed his frustration at the fact that Sonic Team has yet to create their own Sonic The Hedgehog RPG. Despite being at the helm of the team since 2008 and working on Sonic games since 1994, Iizuka-san seems perplexed as to why a Sonic RPG has not
The highly anticipated release date for Total War: Pharaoh’s free Dynasties expansion has been set for July 25th, 2024. This expansion, developed by Creative Assembly and Sega, introduces new Aegean and Mesopotamian regions, along with new factions like Troy and Babylon. Additionally, players can expect a plethora of new and reworked units, mechanics, and quality-of-life
CCP Games, the studio behind the massively popular EVE Online, has a long history of attempting to create a successful first-person shooter set in the same universe. Despite previous failures, they are back at it again with their latest project, EVE Vanguard. The roadmap for EVE Vanguard, while ambitious, seems to lack a clear direction.
Modders MerseyRockoff and glassfish77 have recently brought back to life a series of boat racing quests in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. These quests, originally scrapped from the game, have been meticulously recreated by the modders, using resources found in the game files. From conversations to journal entries, every aspect of these quests has been
The classic racing game Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast may no longer be available for digital purchase on PC, but thanks to a dedicated developer named emoose, it has received a much-needed update for modern machines. This update includes a “wrapper DLL” and a replacement executable that can be used with either the Steam or
Factorio fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of the Space Age expansion, which has been in development for several years. The wait is finally over, as the expansion is set to launch this October alongside a major 2.0 update for the game. This update promises to bring a wealth of new content and features