The recent news of all 36 employees at Humble Games being laid off has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. Business developer Nicola Kwan broke the news to the staff, stating that the company was shutting down. However, Humble Games disputes this, claiming that they are merely undergoing restructuring. This raises questions about the true
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The recent update to Counter-Strike 2 has introduced new crates just outside of the counter-terrorist spawn, near bombsite A. These crates now provide players with a smoother route to access the catwalk, eliminating the need to rely on teammates for assistance or resort to time-consuming strategies. This change in the map layout significantly impacts gameplay
The iconic character Heihachi Mishima from the Tekken series is set to make a comeback as the next DLC character in Tekken 8. Known for his mustache and malevolent personality, Heihachi was last seen being thrown into a volcano by his son Kazuya. In the world of Tekken, such extreme events are like a family
Pacific Drive, the station wagon survival game, has recently received a refreshing summer update. This update brings a range of new features, including a photomode accessible from the pause menu. Players can now experiment with various settings such as depth of field, focus control, exposure times, visual filters, weather conditions, and time of day. While
In a world filled with violent and intense games, Bobo Bay offers a refreshing change of pace. As I immersed myself in this pet simulation game, I found myself transported to a tranquil oasis where the only sounds were the gentle rustling of trees and the playful laughter of sentient blob critters. The contrast to
Upon learning that Keiichiro Toyama, the mastermind behind iconic horror games like Silent Hill and Siren, was behind the creation of Slitterhead, I was immediately intrigued. The game delves into a world where two groups of body-stealing monsters, the Hyoki and the Slitterheads, engage in a gruesome war within the eerie neon-lit streets of a
As Clickolding begins, you are immediately thrust into a bizarre and unsettling situation. You find yourself seated across from an enigmatic man with a mask that is reminiscent of a failed attempt at carving an Easter Island statue. His eyes seem to demand one thing – for you to click. The purpose behind this incessant
The upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3 patch, set to release in September, brings with it dynamic splitscreen functionality that enhances the co-op experience for players. The merging of screens when players are in close proximity emphasizes the power of friendship in overcoming obstacles, even virtual screen partitions. This feature can be easily toggled from the HUD
One of the most intriguing aspects of the upcoming Amazon series adaptation of Yakuza is the approach taken by Ryoma Takeuchi in his portrayal of Kazuma Kiryu. In an interview with IGN, Takeuchi discusses his process of creating Kiryu from scratch, rather than simply imitating previous depictions of the character. This fresh perspective allows for
The Independent Games Festival (IGF) awards stand out from the crowd of video game award shows by focusing on design and innovation rather than popularity. Unlike other awards that are often criticized as mere popularity contests, the IGF awards are highly respected for their commitment to showcasing outstanding independent games. To celebrate the achievements of