The gaming industry is no stranger to shady practices, and this includes the creation of game demos for big showcases or events. In Luke Plunkett’s article for Aftermath, he speaks to an anonymous industry veteran, known only as ‘Albert’, who sheds light on the struggles of making a demo under pressure. Sometimes, these demos are
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League Of Geeks, the Australian developers known for popular fantasy strategy games like Armello and Solium Infernum, have announced that they are going into hibernation. The decision comes after 13 years of being an independent studio and facing the current economic challenges in the gaming industry. The studio’s remaining staff members will be taking an
Disco Elysium, a groundbreaking game released on October 15th, 2019, was well-received by players and critics alike. However, the success of the game was soon overshadowed by internal turmoil within the development studio, ZA/UM. Creator and lead ideasman, Robert Kurvitz, was removed from the studio, leading to a chain of events that would ultimately result
After years of being stuck in early access limbo, 7 Days To Die, the sandbox craft ’em up with zombie hordes, is finally nearing a full 1.0 release. Richard Huenink, co-founder of studio The Fun Pimps, announced in a recent Twitch chat with fans that the tentative stable release date is set for Thursday, July
As a child, I spent hours playing with virtual pets on my PC. One particular favorite was a Felix-like cat that roamed the Windows XP desktop, providing hours of entertainment. When I first heard about Weyrdlets, a virtual pet desktop game, it immediately brought back memories of my childhood. The concept of the game seemed
As the release of Shadow Of The Erdtree in Elden Ring approaches, players are in for a surprise when it comes to accessing the DLC content. Bandai Namco has recently pointed out that a significant number of players on Steam have not progressed far enough in the base game to unlock the expansion. This means
It seems like the speculation around the release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is causing quite a stir among fans. While the leaked information from retailer GameStop pointed towards a possible release date of November 17th, it’s important to consider the reliability of such information. The fact that the 17th of November
When it comes to sandbox games, the thrill of chaos lurking around every corner is what truly elevates the gaming experience. Streets of Fortuna, an upcoming sandbox RPG, aims to capture this essence of unpredictability and freedom in an open-world setting. Set in a historical-inspired city reminiscent of Constantinople around 500 AD, the game offers
The much-anticipated release date for Diablo 4’s new content update, Vessel Of Hatred, has finally been announced by Microsoft and Blizzard. Set to launch on October 8th, 2024, this update will take players on a thrilling journey to the new region of Nahantu in search of Neyrelle. Described as a character grappling with the consequences
The gaming world is abuzz with news of a new game called Ale Abbey, which takes players into the world of medieval monks brewing beer in a monastery. Unlike typical management games, Ale Abbey offers a fresh take on the simulation genre by allowing players to delve into the intricate art of beer alchemy. In