Redfall is one of the biggest disappointments of 2023 so far, falling well short of the standards set by not only Xbox exclusives, but also developer Arkane’s high reputation. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the project was beset with difficulties from the start, leading to roughly 70% of …
Read More »Nintendo Collaborator Known For Work On Kirby Is Shutting Down
Vanpool, a video game studio known for its work with Nintendo over the past decade, is shutting down. The news comes from a notice posted on the developer’s website, which states that the company is dissolved as of May 31. It gives no reason for the studio’s closure, nor any …
Read More »Nintendo Effectively Shuts Down eShop In Russia
Nintendo will effectively shut down the Nintendo eShop in Russia at the end of May. Per a report from Game Developer, this news came via an email to publishers from Nintendo of Europe. The email states that Nintendo plans to “wind down” its operations in Russia, which means that players …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Will Not Feature Newly Recorded Voice Acting
Back when Konami first revealed the long-rumored Metal Gear Solid 3 remake to the world, the publisher said that the remake would “star the original voice characters.” This statement is apparently quite literal, as Konami has now confirmed to The Verge that the remake will feature the same voice clips …
Read More »Optimus Prime May Be Coming To Fortnite Soon
Fortnite’s Chapter 4 Season 3 isn’t quite here yet, but we’ve got a pretty good idea of what might be coming to the battle royale shooter in June. Perhaps the biggest piece of news is that an Optimus Prime skin might be coming to the game as this season’s big …
Read More »Review Roundup For System Shock (2023)
System Shock is one of the most influential games of the 90s, but its technical limitations and rough edges have made it difficult to revisit in the intervening 30 years. Nightdive Studios’ remake of the game is now finally out, and judging by the reviews, it’s a return to form, …
Read More »Nvidia Unveils AI-Powered Tech That Could Automate Many Aspects Of Game Development
Many major players in the video game industry have embraced the possibilities of generative AI, especially the technology has grown more mainstream in recent months. At a keynote earlier this month, Nvidia unveiled a suite of AI-powered tools for creating NPCs that it’s calling Nvidia Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE). Described …
Read More »Valheim Developers Say Paid Mods Are "Against The Open And Creative Spirit Of Modding Itself"
Valheim is one of the biggest indie hits in recent memory, spawning a loyal playerbase and a thriving mod scene. Developer Iron Gate clarified in a recent Steam announcement that the team behind the game does not condone the practice of paid mods, which they feel is “against the creative …
Read More »Dolphin Emulator Team Nixes Steam Launch After Nintendo Intervenes
The beloved Wii and GameCube emulator Dolphin was set to launch on Steam earlier this month, but Nintendo had other plans. The team behind the project announced that its Steam launch is “indefinitely postponed” after Valve removed the listing due to a Nintendo C&D that cites the DMCA. The legal …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game Now Available For Preorder
The video game to board game pipeline has become well-established over the past few years, and it seems that Metal Gear Solid is the latest adaptation. Coming on the heels of Konami’s announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the “Integral Edition” of the board game will cost $100 …
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