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Starfield’s Design Missteps Discussed by Former Bethesda Artist Nate Purkeypile In a recent podcast episode of The Examined Game, Nate Purkeypile, a former environment artist at Bethesda, shared insights on his tenure at the storied game studio, touching on what he perceived to be a significant design flaw in Starfield. Purkeypile, who played a key … Read more

New Beginnings: Nough Studio Unveils Vision for Lies of P Sequel Nough Studio, which emerged as a rebranded entity from Round8, recently shared its cultural insights and development experiences through an engaging 16-minute mini-documentary. This film not only chronicled the studio’s journey but also provided a glimpse into their dedication to the Lies of P … Read more

Title: John Carmack Relives Nostalgia at QuakeCon with Classic Doom Gameplay During QuakeCon in Gaylord, Texas, a gathering of legendary figures from id Software took place, providing a nostalgic look back at their contributions to gaming. Among them, notable programmer John Carmack shared his experience of diving back into the essence of gaming history by … Read more

Bethesda Kicks Off Exciting 40th Anniversary Steam Sale Featuring Major Discounts On August 13, Bethesda concluded a thrilling 40th anniversary sale on Steam, which had been running in conjunction with QuakeCon. The extensive sale included discounts across the entire catalog, featuring games from its affiliates like id Software and Arkane Studios. A highlight of the … Read more

Vholume: A Melancholic Parkour Adventure Set to Release This Summer A unique parkour game titled Vholume captured attention with a recent trailer, showcasing an unconventional soundscape that diverged from the excitement typically found in gaming music. Instead of upbeat tempos, its soundtrack featured atmospheric synths, perfectly capturing the melancholic tone of the game and painting … Read more

Title: Big Walk Addresses Voice Chat Concerns with New Update In the realm of cooperative gaming, communication plays a vital role, especially in puzzle mechanics. Big Walk, the latest engaging title by House House, faced initial backlash due to the soft volume levels of its proximity voice chat feature. Players reported difficulties when using certain … Read more

Japan Objects to US Government’s Memes Featuring Beloved Video Game Characters Japan’s government expressed its dissatisfaction regarding the U.S. administration’s use of images from popular Japanese video games in political discourse, which often veered into contentious and racially charged territory. Reports indicated that Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had officially voiced concerns about the unauthorized … Read more

Sam Neill Set to Appear Posthumously in Upcoming Zelda Adaptation Recent reports unveiled that Sam Neill, the renowned actor from New Zealand who died in July, would feature in the much-anticipated film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. The production, a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony, successfully completed filming back in April, mere months ahead … Read more

New Insights on Kingdom Come Salvation: Potential Multiplayer Features? In recent weeks, Warhorse Studios stirred excitement among fans with their latest trademark filings for the highly anticipated “Kingdom Come Salvation.” Initially reported last month, these filings hinted at a new chapter in the beloved Kingdom Come series. This week, updates emerged from the United States, … Read more

Marvel Rivals Season 9.5: New Changes and The Hood’s Arrival On August 7, the much-anticipated Season 9.5 of Marvel Rivals was launched, introducing a fresh villain to the roster—The Hood, a character known for his magical prowess and distinctive hooded cloak. However, before players could dive into the excitement of this new addition, they needed … Read more