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Larian Studios Enhances Storytelling with New Dedicated Team

Larian Studios is expanding its narrative team to enhance future game storytelling, focusing on thorough planning for upcoming titles.

Gaming

Developers of Fallout 3 Propose Significant Enhancements for a Remaster

A Fallout 3 remaster is being discussed among its original designers, who want to improve gameplay mechanics that were criticized in the original release.

Gaming

Ubisoft Releases Colorblindness Simulation Tool for Free Use by Game Developers

Ubisoft has made its internal colorblindness simulation tool, Chroma, publicly available to promote accessibility in gaming.

Game Development

Neon Giant Teases Ambitious New Game Following The Ascent's Success

The developers behind The Ascent are working on a new first-person game that emphasizes player creativity.

Games

Former BioWare Producer Reflects on the Impact of Baldur's Gate 3

Mark Darrah, a former executive at BioWare, shares insights on the muted influence of Baldur's Gate 3 on game development trends.

Gaming

Overwatch 2 Developers Discuss the Ease of Switching to Third-Person

Developers from Overwatch 2 explain why adding a third-person perspective is simpler than many think, mentioning its early prototypes and practical applications.

Gaming

Senior Creative Director of Call of Duty: Warzone Exits Raven Software

Ted Timmins, the Senior Creative Director of Call of Duty: Warzone, has announced his departure after a significant tenure at Raven Software.

Gaming News

Conflict Between BioWare's Dragon Age and Mass Effect Teams Uncovered by Former Writer

Insight into internal tensions at BioWare reveals a lack of cooperation between the teams behind Dragon Age and Mass Effect.

Gaming

Former Concord Developer Encourages Patience with Marathon Despite Past Failures

A former developer of the failed Concord game urges gamers to reserve judgement on Bungie's new title Marathon, highlighting the emotional toll of project failures.

Gaming

'Create an Outstanding Game': Sloclap Challenges the Free-to-Play Model

Sloclap, the developer behind the martial arts game Sifu, announces its new 5v5 football game Rematch, priced at $30, refuting the notion that online games must be free-to-play.

Games

Semiwork's Bold Move with REPO: A Shift in Game Development

After its prior game, Voidigo, fell flat, Semiwork adopted an innovative strategy with REPO, aiming for quick failure to ensure future success.

Gaming

Doug Bowser Discusses AI's Role in Game Development

Nintendo's President asserts that while AI can aid game development, the artistry of developers remains irreplaceable.

Games

Former Developers of Awesomenauts Complete Their Project, Free for the First Day

Nubs!: Arena is a free multiplayer brawler launching soon, developed by alumni from the bankrupt Ronimo Games.

Games

Transforming Animalkind: From Survival Challenge to Corgi Mech Town-Builder

A closer look at how Animalkind shifted its genre focus during development to embrace a more creative, cottagecore experience.

Gaming Industry

Why Arkane's Abandoned Half-Life 2 Ravenholm Project Impacted Its Future

Arkane's future was shaped by their cancelled Half-Life 2 spinoff, alongside an influential mentor.

Games

Game Jam Sparks Creativity with Oblivion's Unusual Persuasion Wheel

A recent game jam inspired by Oblivion's lackluster persuasion wheel has led indie developers to produce innovative and quirky game concepts.

Games

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Combat Evolution Nearly Compromised the Game

Atlus experimented with a new combat system in Metaphor: ReFantazio, aiming to simplify turn-based gameplay and reduce grind, but faced significant development challenges.