The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was nothing short of a disaster, with the game being plagued by bugs, missing features, and facing a storm of online controversy. The reception of the base game was described as “absolutely crushing” by developers, particularly for those who had joined CD Projekt Red after the immense success of The
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During the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Baldur’s Gate 3 CEO Swen Vincke found himself in a difficult position. With the company’s studio in St. Petersburg being impacted by the war, it became imperative to make some tough decisions. Vincke recounts how the closure of the studio was a sudden and necessary move to
One of the most senior developers of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, Pawel Sasko, found himself at a crossroads in his career. After spending a significant amount of time at CD Projekt Red, he, like many others, began to question whether he should continue with the company for another project. The internal debate of whether to
On a seemingly regular Friday afternoon, Sean Murray, the managing director of Hello Games, sent out a cryptic tweet that contained a single Earth emoji. This seemingly innocuous tweet caused a frenzy among fans, who immediately began speculating on its significance. The ambiguity of the message led to a wide range of reactions, from excitement
Julian Gerighty, creative director of Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment, is adamant that Star Wars Outlaws will not follow the typical Ubisoft open-world game formula. Despite being part of the Ubisoft family, Gerighty emphasizes that Massive has always had a unique identity. Coming from a background as an independent studio and later as an Activision studio, Massive
One of the senior developers of Baldurs Gate 3, Baudelaire Welch, has made a bold claim that the bear romance scene featuring Halsin is a “watershed moment in game history.” This scene has garnered significant attention from fans and developers alike due to its unique approach to romance within the game. During Develop: Brighton 2024,
Palworld, a game that has drawn comparisons to Pokemon due to its adorable creatures, has found itself facing accusations of using generative AI in the creation of its monsters. Despite the lack of concrete evidence to support these claims, the developers at Pocketpair have been bombarded with allegations from online sources. In response to the
The world of Cyberpunk 2077 may be expanding soon with the introduction of an unofficial multiplayer mode called CyberpunkMP. Developed by a solo creator over the course of several years, this mod promises to bring a new dimension to Night City by allowing players to explore the futuristic landscape alongside others for the first time.
Ubisoft’s upcoming game, Star Wars Outlaws, is set to revolutionize the traditional open-world formula by introducing a fresh take on character progression. Unlike the typical leveling up and stat boosting system that many games rely on, Star Wars Outlaws offers a more organic approach to upgrading skills and gear. Game director Mathias Karlson emphasizes the
Leveling up weapons in The First Descendant may seem daunting at first, but with the right guidance, it can be a straightforward process. Unlike other games with a simple “level up” button for weapons, The First Descendant requires players to utilize Anais in Albion, Phase Exchangers, and other materials to enhance their weapons. This article