You might know the game under the name Star Control 2. It’s a wonderful game that involves wandering around deep space, meeting aliens, and navigating a sprawling galaxy while trying to save the people of Earth, who are being kept under a planetary shield.
It’s because that’s how capitalism works. If you keep buying stuff from the same source without due diligence, you can’t be surprised when you get stuck with another sucky game.
The only incentive to spend resources on fixing a game is to preserve reputation for future games.
Oxygen Not Included is on sale this weekend. If (like me) you happen to have wanted to play it for a long time, but were worried you lack the patience/stamina and give up after a couple of hours, the price is now at a level where buyer’s regret is rather unlikely.
Squadron 42 is the single player campaign of Star Citizen, that is supposed to launch as a separate game. It's basically a small portion of Star Citizen, but with a story and ending. I'm still not confident; waited too long for that.
Say a simple (hours enjoyed playing)/(price of game) equation. How many hours (you enjoyed) per $ do you think is reasonable/expected? Or is there other criteria for you?...
Yup I think of some games as fidget spinners, they’re just zoneout games that fill time… then there are games with amazing stories, mechanics, characters, graphics etc that provide real, if shorter experiences.
I’ve been thinking about making this thread for a few days. Sometimes, I play a game and it has some very basic features that are just not in every other game and I think to myself: Why is this not standard?! and I wanted to know what were yours....
I just started playing COD Black Ops Cold War because I got it through my PlayStation Plus subscription and wanted to try it out. I’ve previously played some others like Modern Warfare (1 and 2) and WWII. While it always felt a bit over the top and propaganda-ish, I really liked it for the blockbuster feeling and just turning...
While Elon’s then-partner Grimes was recording her part in the game as cyborg popstar Lizzy Wizzy, the erratic tech billionaire turned up with an antique firearm to “insist” on being included in the game. “The studio guys were like sweating,” Grimes is quoted as saying. Musk adds “I told them that I was armed but not...
That’s not a review bomb, you guys aren’t victims. That’s gamers telling you to fuck off with lies, under delivering, treating your employees like shit, micro transactions and battle passes
Ur-Quan Masters released on Steam (for free) (store.steampowered.com)
You might know the game under the name Star Control 2. It’s a wonderful game that involves wandering around deep space, meeting aliens, and navigating a sprawling galaxy while trying to save the people of Earth, who are being kept under a planetary shield.
Phil Spencer has reportedly reassured employees Microsoft ‘won’t stop making Xbox consoles’ (www.videogameschronicle.com) angielski
According to Kotaku: 25 Days Into 2024 And 5,800+ Video Game Layoffs Have Been Announced (kotaku.com) angielski
this is a running tally they’re compiling in a single “article” and yeahhhh. not looking very good right now
Multiplayer being 'considered' for Cyberpunk 2077 sequel says CD Projekt (www.eurogamer.net) angielski
CD Projekt has confirmed it's "considering" multiplayer elements for its Cyberpunk 2077 sequel during an update on the …
Monster Hunter Rise update adds Enigma DRM, breaks Steam Deck compatibility (www.eurogamer.net) angielski
A new update to Monster Hunter Rise on Steam which adds Enigma DRM has caused the game to no longer run on Steam Deck.P…
Ubisoft Wants You To Be Comfortable Not Owning Your Games (kotaku.com)
Valve: Most games made with AI tools are now welcome on Steam (arstechnica.com) angielski
Well shit…
Netflix is reportedly exploring adding in-game ads to its gaming service (www.videogameschronicle.com) angielski
A New Year's Letter from the President | SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS (www.hd.square-enix.com) angielski
of note:...
FFVII Rebirth Director Naoki Hamaguchi says that Cait Sith's name is pronounced "Cat Shee." angielski
image...
Kojima Productions and A24 to adapt live-action Death Stranding movie (www.gamesindustry.biz)
Link and Zelda's relationship is "up to the player's imagination", Nintendo says (www.eurogamer.net) angielski
Nintendo has said the nature of Link and Zelda's relationship in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is open to interpretation,…
No Man's Sky lead says Light No Fire will let you climb mountains that are "miles high, taller than Everest" (www.gamesradar.com) angielski
Or you could just fly up there
Bethesda is once again adding support for paid mods to Skyrim (steamcommunity.com) angielski
Seems like Bethesda wants another go at this
What game company from your childhood do you remember with fondness?
I was thinking about how I remember Maxis fondly, and I got to wondering what other people’s experiences were like!...
Gabe Newell ordered to make in-person deposition for Valve v. Wolfire Games lawsuit (www.gamesindustry.biz) angielski
Gabe Newell on why game delays are okay: 'Late is just for a little while. Suck is forever.' (www.pcgamer.com)
"Oxygen Not Included" on sale on Steam this weekend (store.steampowered.com) angielski
Oxygen Not Included is on sale this weekend. If (like me) you happen to have wanted to play it for a long time, but were worried you lack the patience/stamina and give up after a couple of hours, the price is now at a level where buyer’s regret is rather unlikely.
YouTuber The Completionist's Open Hand Foundation Accused of Keeping Charitable Donations - IGN (www.ign.com) angielski
Karl Jobst’s video...
Steam Deck OLED review: better, not faster (www.theverge.com)
Microsoft has control issues (www.gamesindustry.biz)
The effort to squash unlicensed controllers hurts plenty of paying customers, and might not even achieve its goals
Embark Studios' The Finals uses text-to-speech AI for in-game voices (www.gamedeveloper.com) angielski
Spider-Man 2 fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever (www.eurogamer.net)
2.5m copies shifted on first day
Space sim Squadron 42 is "feature-complete" and gunning for Starfield's lunch with massive new video (www.rockpapershotgun.com) angielski
Squadron 42 is the single player campaign of Star Citizen, that is supposed to launch as a separate game. It's basically a small portion of Star Citizen, but with a story and ending. I'm still not confident; waited too long for that.
When was a game's price worth it to you?
Say a simple (hours enjoyed playing)/(price of game) equation. How many hours (you enjoyed) per $ do you think is reasonable/expected? Or is there other criteria for you?...
What is something (feature, modes, settings...) you would like to see become a standard in video games? angielski
I’ve been thinking about making this thread for a few days. Sometimes, I play a game and it has some very basic features that are just not in every other game and I think to myself: Why is this not standard?! and I wanted to know what were yours....
Microsoft closes $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal after Britain's nod (www.reuters.com)
It's official, Microsoft now owns ABK (news.xbox.com)
Disney's CEO Is Reportedly Being Urged to Consider Turning Company Into a 'Gaming Giant' [and buying EA] (me.ign.com) angielski
Meta Quest 3 review impressions - one of VR gaming's best options (www.eurogamer.net) angielski
Valve Says Counter-Strike 2 for macOS Not Happening Because There Aren't Enough Players on Mac to Justify It (www.macrumors.com)
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/10/valve-confirms-counter-strike-2-no-macos/
Resident Evil 4 Mobile Will Cost $60 (www.ign.com)
Yeah, no.
‘Call of Duty’ Doesn’t Just Depict Bad History—It’s Pro-War Propaganda (progressive.org)
I just started playing COD Black Ops Cold War because I got it through my PlayStation Plus subscription and wanted to try it out. I’ve previously played some others like Modern Warfare (1 and 2) and WWII. While it always felt a bit over the top and propaganda-ish, I really liked it for the blockbuster feeling and just turning...
Elon Musk demanded a cameo in Cyberpunk 2077 while wielding a 200 year old gun: "I was armed but not dangerous" (www.pcgamer.com)
While Elon’s then-partner Grimes was recording her part in the game as cyborg popstar Lizzy Wizzy, the erratic tech billionaire turned up with an antique firearm to “insist” on being included in the game. “The studio guys were like sweating,” Grimes is quoted as saying. Musk adds “I told them that I was armed but not...
Microsoft documents leak new Bethesda games, including an Oblivion remaster (www.theverge.com)
‘Diablo 4’ Has Hotfixed In Huge Changes For Make Leveling To 100 Less Of A Slog (www.forbes.com)
I haven’t played D4 in over a month. There’s a lot of work to be done before I play more than the upcoming seasonal content.
Roblox awards canceled, dev arrested after "security concern" (www.gamedeveloper.com) angielski
No one was hurt during the Roblox Developers Conference, and the offending developer was arrested after allegedly fighting the police.
Developer Explains Why Starfield NPCs Look Like They’re Dead Inside - IGN (www.ign.com) angielski
Playing Starfield and wondering why the NPCs look like they’re dead inside? One developer reckons they’ve worked out why.
Starfield's planets aren't all interesting, but they're not all "supposed to be Disney World" (www.vg247.com) angielski
You'll probably find that a lot of planets in Starfield are pretty boring, but Bethesda says that's kind of the point.
Sony raising PS Plus pricing by 33% (www.pushsquare.com) angielski
Tier Original Pricing. New Pricing...
Starfield leaker arrested for felony theft after attempting to sell early copies (arstechnica.com) angielski
Mercari listings for Xbox Starfield discs sold for $200 and up.
Charles Martinet is retiring as the voice of Mario (twitter.com)
Overwatch 2 director opens up about having the worst-reviewed game on Steam: 'Being review-bombed isn't a fun experience' (www.pcgamer.com) angielski
Aaron Keller pledged to improve the game for "players who are playing now."
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Hi-Rez Studios, the people behind Paladins and Smite, have stated that they will be using AI to clone voices and refused to add in any words to contracts that would protect actors from it (twitter.com)
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Starfield install size revealed, available to preload now (www.eurogamer.net) angielski
cross-posted from: lemmy.sdf.org/post/2277558...
Baldur’s Gate 3 Is One Of 2023's Best Games, Don't Turn It Into A Weapon (kotaku.com) angielski
The success of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG has kicked off a fiery debate about game development, AAA costs, and players’ expectations