In the world of RPG development, the concept of “edge cases” plays a crucial role in ensuring that the game remains coherent and playable from start to finish. Mihail Kostov, a gameplay scripter at Larian, sheds light on the intricate process of handling these edge cases in the context of Baldur’s Gate 3. By definition,
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Designing a new class for a game like Diablo 4 can be a daunting task, but the class designer behind the upcoming Spiritborn found it to be a truly “freeing” experience. With over 60 prototyped skills to choose from, the development team had the opportunity to try out some truly unique and innovative ideas. While
When it comes to legendary game developers, Hideki Kamiya stands out as one of the best in the business. Known for his work on iconic titles such as Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and the Wonderful 101, Kamiya’s creative vision has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry. However, despite his impressive
The highly-anticipated Lovestruck expansion pack for The Sims 4 is on the horizon, bringing with it a plethora of new and exciting features. One of the most notable changes is the introduction of NPC autonomy in relationships, a long-awaited addition for Simmers around the world. No longer will players have to constantly initiate relationships between
In a recent interview with the Flow Games podcast, Pawel Sasko, the associate game director for Cyberpunk 2077 and lead of Phantom Liberty, hinted at the possibility of there still being secrets and Easter Eggs waiting to be discovered in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077, even years after their initial release. Sasko
The Sims 4 is set to revolutionize its romance system with the upcoming release of the Lovestruck expansion pack. One of the most exciting additions is Cupid’s Corner, a Tinder-like app designed for Sims to streamline their dating lives. Lead producer Joanna Lio explains that this new feature aims to make finding compatible Sims easier
When it comes to bringing new elements into the Star Wars universe, developers often search for inspiration in unexpected places. In the case of Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment collaborated with LucasFilm to create the Trailblazer ship. The lead concept artist, Samuel De Vos, revealed that the design of the ship was influenced by his
The next Concord beta is now available, and as we’re entering the Open Beta phase this means that anyone can download it and give it a go for themselves. Those on PS5 don’t even need to have a PS+ subscription to play during this beta weekend! This is a perfect opportunity to try out Firewalk’s
In the upcoming game Star Wars Outlaws, players will have the opportunity to customize their gaming experience by delving into the intricacies of the wanted system. Lead systems designer Matthieu Delisle and lead gameplay designer Fredrick Thylander shed light on how players can “adjust the difficulty to your playstyle or your needs” by manipulating the
In a world full of powerful sorcerers and well-optimized heroes, Olive stands out as an unlikely hero in the game Baldur’s Gate 3. With a limited set of spells and a character build that is far from optimal, Olive defies the odds and embarks on a thrilling adventure in Honour Mode, the game’s ultimate challenge.