Despite coming off a string of what in better times for the industry would be considered unqualified successes, Square Enix is not a company in the best of health. Shaken by a change of president and a sizable and unexpected "extraordinary loss", not even the critically acclaimed Tomb Raider reboot … [Read more...] about Thief 4 To Eschew Traditional Multiplayer
Witcher 3 To Feature 300 Possible Ending Alterations
The Witcher series seems to be punching dramatically above its weight when it comes to storytelling. Lewd moments aside, narrative trappings from characterization to overarching plot have been consistently solid in CD Projekt's mature RPG, perhaps owing to the game's origins in Andrzej Sapkowski's … [Read more...] about Witcher 3 To Feature 300 Possible Ending Alterations
Torment: Tides of Numenera First Screen, Details Emerge
Planescape Torment spiritual successor Tides of Numenera's Kickstarter success is well documented, but with games, the proof is always in the pudding. While the team behind the game is not only made up of, but also has the blessing of original Torment developers, seeing the game take shape is still … [Read more...] about Torment: Tides of Numenera First Screen, Details Emerge
Walking Dead Creators Telltale Announce The Wolf Among Us Game
Looks like Telltale wants to cement their reputation as the go-to comic to video game conversion shop. Their next project, The Wolf Among Us, is based on DC comic Fables, a comic about fairy tale characters in a gritty urban setting. About The Wolf Among Us Main character Bigby Wolf will … [Read more...] about Walking Dead Creators Telltale Announce The Wolf Among Us Game
Diablo 3 Auction Houses “Hurt” The Game, Blizzard Would Take Them Down If Possible
Diablo 3's Auction Houses have long been a point of contention between Blizzard and players. Thus, hearing the developers themselves claim it "hurt" the game must be vindicating for many. But as it turns out, the game wasn't damaged in the way most people think. The problem lies not with paying real … [Read more...] about Diablo 3 Auction Houses “Hurt” The Game, Blizzard Would Take Them Down If Possible
Star Wars Old Republic Saved By Free To Play Move, Switch Details Emerge
Star Wars: The Old Republic is certainly one of the bigger flops in recent years, as MMOs go. Despite EA throwing vast amounts of money at it, the involvement of sterling developer Bioware, and the top-tier license, its subscription model ultimately proved unsustainable. Luckily, a quick switch to … [Read more...] about Star Wars Old Republic Saved By Free To Play Move, Switch Details Emerge
Deus Ex Human Defiance Reveal Announced For Tomorrow
Introduction to Deus Ex: Human Defiance "Yes, the rumors are true: World's first look at Deus Ex: Human Defiance TOMORROW!", the announcement came via Square Enix's Facebook page. This statement has sparked a wave of excitement and speculation among fans of the Deus Ex franchise. Unlike the Deus Ex … [Read more...] about Deus Ex Human Defiance Reveal Announced For Tomorrow
APB Vendetta Mobility Shooter Being Kickstarted For PC & PS4
A new chapter is about to unfold in the APB franchise saga. After initially launching as a subscription MMO to the universal sound of crickets and after a change of dev rebranding as a free to play MMO with slightly more success, current dev Reloaded wants to make an APB shooter. The Evolution of … [Read more...] about APB Vendetta Mobility Shooter Being Kickstarted For PC & PS4
Total War: Arena Not A MOBA In The DOTA 2 Or LoL Sense
The newly announced F2P MOBA Total War: Arena is less DOTA and more MOBA, according to its Lead Designer. Creative Assembly goes to great lengths assuring players the experience is true to what they've come to expect from Total War, and not aping the popular wave of DOTA-like games. "This is not … [Read more...] about Total War: Arena Not A MOBA In The DOTA 2 Or LoL Sense
The War Z Players Want Real Money Virtual Goods To Disappear On Death
The War Z, best known as an uncomfortably close take on Day Z and as the game that got pulled from Steam for outright false claims in its description, will keep deleting players' microtransaction items when they die in-game. The issue was raised at a GDC talk, with the game's executive producer … [Read more...] about The War Z Players Want Real Money Virtual Goods To Disappear On Death
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Sequel In Development At Ubisoft Toronto
Since the behemoth franchise went annualized, whenever a new stabby parkour conspiracy theory game is announced, it feels less than industry-shaking. But AC4: Black Flag aside, less common is hearing about the game after the one that's not out yet. But with these things taking years and years to … [Read more...] about Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Sequel In Development At Ubisoft Toronto
Darksiders IP Being Bought Up By Crytek
THQ's flaming wreckage saw Vigil put out to pasture, but Crytek's bold step forward gave the studio a new lease on life. However, after assets were divvied up and hit franchise Darksiders went unclaimed, it looked like a new Vigil-made Darksiders wouldn't be in the cards. Crytek has stepped up yet … [Read more...] about Darksiders IP Being Bought Up By Crytek
