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Disco Elysium Creators Provide Insight for Upcoming RPG Rue Valley

The creators of Disco Elysium offered unexpected guidance to the team behind Rue Valley during an architectural tour in Belgrade.

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Puzzle Game Innovator Returns with 'Kaizen: A Factory Story'

Acclaimed puzzle game designer Zach Barth announces new game set in 1980s Japan, focusing on manufacturing and continuous improvement.

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Insights on Atomfall: Rebellion's Open World Shooter Experiments

Lead designer mentions innovative features in upcoming game Atomfall, including significant world interactions.

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Shovel Knight Artist Discusses the Importance of Retro Authenticity in Game Design

Nick Wozniak emphasizes that while retro games require authenticity, they must also innovate beyond mere nostalgia.

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Overwatch 2's Upcoming Hero Perks Introduced Ahead of Season 15

Blizzard aims to enhance fun over balance with new perks in Overwatch 2, allowing heroes to level up during matches.

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The Exclusion of Poison Swamps in Elden Ring's Nightreign Surprises Fans

Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki's absence of beloved poison swamps in upcoming spinoff raises eyebrows.

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Ex-WoW Designer Highlights Marvel Rivals' Evolving Gameplay Strategy

Chris Kaleiki emphasizes the importance of continuously evolving game mechanics in ensuring engaging online multiplayer experiences.

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Will Wright on The Sims' Original AI: Too Intelligent for Players

In a recent interview, Will Wright reflects on the AI of the original Sims game, explaining how its unexpected inspiration came from a personal tragedy and how it affected gameplay.

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Introducing Wartorn: A Fantasy Tactics Game Inspired by Myth

Wartorn blends familiar gameplay elements from the classic Myth series into an exciting new tactical experience.

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Marvel Rivals: Empowering Players to Choose Their Heroes Without Role Queues

The new game ‘Marvel Rivals’ promotes player autonomy by eliminating role queues, allowing users to create diverse team compositions based on personal strategy.