A lot of the article is focused on how games journalism has adapted to meet the current business environment (read advertising). Gaming is certainly not alone in that. Newspapers were hit a long time ago, and we've seen the same issues there too.
I'm curious -- what value do most people get from games journalism? Would people really miss if pcgamer, kotaku, or eurogamer just disappeared?
I'd really love to see a detailed balance sheet for some of these orgs to see what the actual operating costs are and how much is going to exec salaries.
Starfield Premium owners now have access to the game in full and are testing their internet download limits with its massive 120 GB file size, but a few hopeful gamers are going to have to wait regardless of how much they paid in advance. Intel Arc GPUs currently cannot play Starfield, with varying symptoms ranging from the game...
Running September 5-10, the following Pokemon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokemon Go debuts: Sprigatito (Floragato, Meowscarada), Fuecoco (Crocalor, Skeledirge), Quaxly (Quaxwell, Quaquaval), and Lechonk (both Oinkologne)....
Patch #2 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is now live, bringing bug fixes, substantial performance improvements and much more! If you missed our latest Community Update, we highly recommend you give it a read here for a glimpse at the future of Baldur’s Gate 3, and the role your feedback is playing in that....
Update (26/08/23): While both PS5 and Xbox Series X use the same native resolutions, it's worth noting there is a sharper end result on PS5 overall in comparisons. The base 720p image only plays one part here for each - and potentially we're looking at a different use of post processing. We'll update again once we have...
Update (26/08/23): While both PS5 and Xbox Series X use the same native resolutions, it's worth noting there is a sharper end result on PS5 overall in comparisons. The base 720p image only plays one part here for each - and potentially we're looking at a different use of post processing. We'll update again once we have...
Dome-King Cabbage is a visual novel set in the world of a monster-collecting RPG, and we were over the moon to debut a magnificent trailer revealing that it’s coming soon to PC and Nintendo Switch.
There was a recent game announcement that was Amd sponsored that has both (I think it was the avatar game?). I think it's very likely many of the games are time or budget constrained, and so when they're given money from AMD they implement that first and if they've got time or previous code add DLSS.
This feels like the old console money that Sony & Microsoft would give where developers focused some extra optimization or early engine design around one platform because of extra funding. If I recall, Sony gave a bunch of money to xplatform games.
I get his general frustration with the F2P and making bank on microtransactions, but I think the Larian story somewhat contradicts that even though the road to BG2 was long and difficult. They've slowly been refining the work since the 90s and you can see this reflected in the reviews their games got. Sure, BG3 with that scale was still a risk, but it's built on so much knowledge they've built from the Divinity series that at least some of that seems mitigated.
Meet a secret society of robotic aliens in update 4.4, ECHOES! Furthering the narrative introduced in INTERCEPTOR, explore the mysteries of the Autophage, perform their rituals, learn their language, and assemble your own ceremonial staff. In deep space, confront huge outlaw dreadnoughts, sweep through their trenches and destroy...
Publisher Playstack and developer 2Awesome have revealed that AK-xolotl will hit consoles and Switch this September. More specifically, the top-down roguelike shooter about a cute but deadly-with-a-gun axolotl will hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on September 14....
Neither the layoffs nor breaking ties with a playtesting company that knows their worth in the market sound like they're going to help BioWare make RPGs that can compete with Baldur's Gate 3, formerly a BioWare series.
Before the 1983 video game crash and Nintendo’s subsequent takeover of the industry with the NES, the Atari 2600 reigned supreme. The popular console was pretty much the poster child for ‘late 70s/early ‘80s gaming, boasting a vast library of titles that have since inspired a multitude of games for decades to come. Over 30...
Oh it definitely is. I mean we've had many re-releases of a 2600 including multiple Flashback consoles.
AFAIK, only one was moddable to use old catridges, but none shipped with that capability. But many came with a 20+ games and were significantly cheaper.
Starfield review controversy traces game journalism's orbital decay (www.gamesindustry.biz) angielski
[Rumor] Bloodborne Remaster Is Targeting a 2025 Release Date; September's State of Play to Show Games by Asian Studios (wccftech.com) angielski
The rumored Bloodborne remaster won't be seeing the light of day anytime soon, as it is targeting a 2025 release date, according to a known insider
Intel Arc Owners Left in the Cold With Starfield as Advanced Access Begins (www.techpowerup.com) angielski
Starfield Premium owners now have access to the game in full and are testing their internet download limits with its massive 120 GB file size, but a few hopeful gamers are going to have to wait regardless of how much they paid in advance. Intel Arc GPUs currently cannot play Starfield, with varying symptoms ranging from the game...
Pokemon Go to feature Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet starting September 5 (www.vg247.com) angielski
Running September 5-10, the following Pokemon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokemon Go debuts: Sprigatito (Floragato, Meowscarada), Fuecoco (Crocalor, Skeledirge), Quaxly (Quaxwell, Quaquaval), and Lechonk (both Oinkologne)....
Baldur's Gate 3 - Patch #2 Now Live! - Steam News (store.steampowered.com) angielski
Patch #2 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is now live, bringing bug fixes, substantial performance improvements and much more! If you missed our latest Community Update, we highly recommend you give it a read here for a glimpse at the future of Baldur’s Gate 3, and the role your feedback is playing in that....
Imagine Dragons Releases Official Starfield Song Called Children of the Sky - IGN (www.ign.com) angielski
Imagine Dragons has released its official Starfield song, called Children of the Sky (a Starfield song)....
[DF] Immortals of Aveum PS5/Xbox Series X/S: Unreal Engine 5 is Pushed Hard - And Image Quality Suffers (www.youtube.com) angielski
Update (26/08/23): While both PS5 and Xbox Series X use the same native resolutions, it's worth noting there is a sharper end result on PS5 overall in comparisons. The base 720p image only plays one part here for each - and potentially we're looking at a different use of post processing. We'll update again once we have...
[DF] Immortals of Aveum PS5/Xbox Series X/S: Unreal Engine 5 is Pushed Hard - And Image Quality Suffers (www.youtube.com) angielski
Update (26/08/23): While both PS5 and Xbox Series X use the same native resolutions, it's worth noting there is a sharper end result on PS5 overall in comparisons. The base 720p image only plays one part here for each - and potentially we're looking at a different use of post processing. We'll update again once we have...
Dome-King Cabbage Nintendo Switch Reveal Trailer - Future Games Show at Gamescom 2023 (www.youtube.com) angielski
Dome-King Cabbage is a visual novel set in the world of a monster-collecting RPG, and we were over the moon to debut a magnificent trailer revealing that it’s coming soon to PC and Nintendo Switch.
AMD claims there’s nothing stopping Starfield from adding Nvidia DLSS (www.theverge.com) angielski
Rami Ismail on why hits like BG3 lead to fewer funded games in genre: “Everything that’s successful tightens the noose” | Game World Observer (gameworldobserver.com) angielski
No Man's Sky Echoes Update Trailer (youtu.be) angielski
Meet a secret society of robotic aliens in update 4.4, ECHOES! Furthering the narrative introduced in INTERCEPTOR, explore the mysteries of the Autophage, perform their rituals, learn their language, and assemble your own ceremonial staff. In deep space, confront huge outlaw dreadnoughts, sweep through their trenches and destroy...
Top-Down Roguelike Shooter AK-Xolotl Gets September Release Date (www.gameinformer.com) angielski
Publisher Playstack and developer 2Awesome have revealed that AK-xolotl will hit consoles and Switch this September. More specifically, the top-down roguelike shooter about a cute but deadly-with-a-gun axolotl will hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on September 14....
STALKER 2 Is Delayed to Q1 2024, Says Official Fact Sheet (wccftech.com) angielski
The official fact sheet of STALKER 2 reveals that the game has been delayed once again and will now launch in Q1 2024 for PC and Xbox Series.
EA's BioWare will lay off 50 and cut ties with unionized Keywords playtesting group (venturebeat.com) angielski
Neither the layoffs nor breaking ties with a playtesting company that knows their worth in the market sound like they're going to help BioWare make RPGs that can compete with Baldur's Gate 3, formerly a BioWare series.
Thank Goodness You're Here! - Reveal Trailer (www.youtube.com) angielski
From the creators of The Good Time Garden, and the publisher of Untitled Goose Game, comes Thank Goodness You're Here! Wishlist now on Steam...
Atari Announces Modernized 2600 Console (Releasing Nov 17th) (www.gameinformer.com) angielski
Before the 1983 video game crash and Nintendo’s subsequent takeover of the industry with the NES, the Atari 2600 reigned supreme. The popular console was pretty much the poster child for ‘late 70s/early ‘80s gaming, boasting a vast library of titles that have since inspired a multitude of games for decades to come. Over 30...