Let’s say the PC doesn’t count and you aren’t taking into account backwards compatibility, emulation, online play, homebrew games, and the cost/availability of games....
"The global video game business is big but barely growing, Spencer noted to me. One measure, from industry research firm Newzoo, estimates that 2023 game industry revenues were up just 0.6% from 2022. "
So still growth and a little bit more revenue. Total justification for mass layoffs. 🙄
I feel like that in most games but not in BG3. I do still reload sometimes if I fail a check, but BG3 makes failures fun! It’s rather rare that you’re actually locked out of something, and often times a failure leads to interesting outcomes.
I’m sure there is also a lot that I’m missing and don’t know about, so there’s no sense of FOMO. I really do appreciate that the game doesn’t many things. There’s no tracking that you’re attained 45 of 53 powers, or 237 of 245 hidden biscuits, or that you’re missing that last upgrade point to unlock something cool. I also haven’t come across any annoying skill quests where you have to take down 14 enemies in 12 seconds while hopping on one leg.
Larian has done a great job of writing interesting content for pretty much every outcome, and it’s one of the few games that I feel I will want to replay to see a different side of things. There’s a whole quest line in act 1 that you can only get if you fail a random check. I found that pretty novel.
Can’t believe it took me so long to get around to playing this but I’m so glad I did. Dishonored is still my favorite of theirs but now I’ve played all their games and they are easily my favorite studio because of their rich storytelling and immersive world design....
TRIBES 3: Rivals enters early access on March 12 (store.steampowered.com) angielski
If you could only play on one game console for the rest of your life which console would you choose?
Let’s say the PC doesn’t count and you aren’t taking into account backwards compatibility, emulation, online play, homebrew games, and the cost/availability of games....
Microsoft's Phil Spencer on Xbox growth, recent job cuts and the future of games on discs (www.gamefile.news) angielski
Introducing Steam Deck OLED (store.steampowered.com) angielski
A high dynamic range screen, a longer-lasting battery, faster downloads, and much more
What's your favorite game through the ears of Original Soundtrack? angielski
Mine is Skyrim....
Baldur's Gate 3 - Hotfix #9 Now Live (store.steampowered.com) angielski
Epic Games to update Unreal Engine pricing for devs not making games (www.gamedeveloper.com) angielski
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Just finished my first playthrough of Prey by Arkane Studios and WOW. angielski
Can’t believe it took me so long to get around to playing this but I’m so glad I did. Dishonored is still my favorite of theirs but now I’ve played all their games and they are easily my favorite studio because of their rich storytelling and immersive world design....
Nexus Mods Fine With Bigots Leaving Over Removed Starfield ‘Pronoun’ Mod (kotaku.com) angielski
Why Doom creator John Romero says video games are 'the greatest art form' (www.cbc.ca) angielski