After the less than stellar launch of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, Konami has acknowledged the multitude of issues that plagued the release. From a lack of graphics and control options to technical glitches across all platforms, the initial collection was met with heavy criticism from fans and reviewers alike. The stain
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The Atelier series has been a long-standing favorite among JRPG enthusiasts, but producer Junzo Hosoi acknowledges that there have been aspects of the games that don’t quite measure up to other RPGs in the market. With the upcoming release of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, the goal is to create
Team Asobi, the developers behind the hit platformer Astro Bot, initially considered taking a different direction with the game. Director Nicolas Doucet reveals that the team toyed with the idea of turning Astro Bot into an open-world game during the early stages of development. However, they ultimately decided against this in favor of a more
In recent years, many modern games have featured protagonists who tend to be overly chatty, providing hints and solutions to puzzles almost immediately. This can take away the challenge and sense of accomplishment for players. Game developers, such as those behind Horizon: Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok, have struggled to find a balance
MachineGames, known for creating top-notch FPS games in the past, is taking a different approach in their upcoming title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The team is steering away from making gunplay the central focus of the game. Creative director Axel Torvenius emphasized that guns are considered a “fallback solution” rather than the primary
Helldivers 2 players are currently divided over the Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem. While many find it to be incredibly powerful and enjoyable, there is a growing concern about its temporary availability and the impending end of this feature. Players on the Helldivers subreddit have been vocal about their love for the Orbital Napalm Barrage. Some
The recent screenshots circulating online regarding the potential addition of the Illuminate faction in Helldivers 2 have been deemed as “fake news” by Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani. The Illuminate, a race of technologically advanced aliens with psychic powers, was a prominent enemy faction in the original Helldivers game. Despite numerous leaks and datamined information hinting
The upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team offers an enticing feature that allows players to completely turn off all UI elements, providing a more immersive gaming experience. This decision to omit UI elements is reminiscent of the original horror classic’s approach, which also had minimal on-screen indicators during gameplay sequences. The absence of
Star Wars Galaxies, an MMO developed by Sony Online Entertainment and launched in 2003, was a beloved game among Star Wars fans. Despite its eventual shutdown in 2011, the game left a lasting impression on the gaming community. The team behind Star Wars Outlaws, particularly Ubisoft Massive, turned to Star Wars Galaxies for inspiration in
The Minecraft community continues to push the boundaries of creativity and ingenuity, as evidenced by developer ‘meesedev’s recent project. This GameCube “demake” of the popular sandbox game has garnered attention for its impressive performance, surpassing even official ports of Minecraft. Meesedev’s custom engine, built for Nintendo’s retro console, showcases render distances and visual effects that