Recently, Ubisoft’s 2014 racing game, The Crew, shut down its servers on March 31st. This move left players unable to access the game, as launching it only led to error messages due to the servers being offline. What is more concerning is that Ubisoft decided to not only close the game but also revoke licenses
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The recent closure of Possibility Space, the second studio owned by Prytania Media to shut down in recent weeks, has sent shockwaves through the industry. The circumstances surrounding the closure, as detailed by Jeff Strain, the founder of the studio, paints a troubling picture of internal leaks and financial turmoil. However, upon closer inspection, it
Upon exploring the game Dépanneur Nocturne, one can immediately appreciate the unique concept it offers to players. The setting of a magical, mystical corner shop in Montreal provides a refreshing change from the typical gaming environments one may encounter. The idea of engaging in first-person exploration, chatting with the shopkeeper, and discovering hidden gems within
The gaming industry is constantly evolving, and according to Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch, the $70 price point for standard AAA titles is on the decline. In an interview with IGN, Karch expressed his belief that the traditional model of selling games for $70 is unsustainable in the long run. He argued that the high
Recent reports by Jeff Grubb claimed that EA Motive was working on a Dead Space 2 remake before ultimately shelving the project due to underwhelming sales of the first game. However, EA has since denied these claims, stating that there is “no validity to this story.” This contradiction raises questions about the accuracy of industry
Naoki Yoshida, the boss of Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 14, recently hinted at the need for a new Final Fantasy Tactics game during an interview with The Gamer. Yoshida expressed that “It’s probably about time,” for a new installment in the beloved Tactics series, much to the excitement of fans. Yoshida mentioned that
Upon revisiting Door Kickers, I realized that I no longer had the patience for its intricate UI and grim scenarios. However, a new game called No Plan B has caught my attention for its promising features and recent release on Steam. No Plan B offers a mix of close combat tactics, troop coordination on a
Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated chilly survival citybuilder game, is set to launch on July 25th. However, eager fans can get a sneak peek of the game through a beta release scheduled between April 15th and the 22nd. The beta, available to those who pre-order the digital deluxe edition, will feature a portion of the
One of the most divisive elements of Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Dragonsplague, a pawn-infecting sickness that can cause AI companions to go on murderous rampages, wiping out entire NPC settlements. This feature has sparked a lot of discussion among players, with some finding it to be an interesting and challenging aspect of the game, while
Tropes in storytelling are not necessarily a bad thing. The common trope of ‘the world is ending and you have to save it’ has been used in numerous games, and while some may see it as unoriginal, the real issue lies in how these tropes are utilized. When a game fails to put an interesting