Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, achieved a level of critical success that was beyond what the team had anticipated. The overwhelming awards success of the game started to have an unexpected impact on the development process. According to Larian CEO and game director Swen Vincke, the sheer number of awards the game was
The gaming community has been buzzing with news about the instability issues surrounding Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen processors. Alderon Games, the developer behind the popular dinosaur MMO Path of Titans, has recently made a bold move by swapping out its Intel-based servers for AMD processors due to these ongoing issues. The Problem According to
The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was nothing short of a disaster. Bugs, missing features, and a barrage of online backlash plagued the release, leading to a reception that was described as “absolutely crushing” by the game’s developers. For a team that had previously worked on the critically acclaimed Witcher 3, the failure of Cyberpunk 2077
In a world where humans are notoriously bad at remembering things, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize the way we recall information. With companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple, Notion, and Dropbox integrating AI into their tools, the future of memory retention seems increasingly dependent on technology. But what are the implications of
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the CEO of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, found himself in a difficult position. With development on Baldur’s Gate 3 already well underway at the company’s studio in St. Petersburg, the war forced him to make a quick decision. Vincke reveals that he had already thought about the possibility
In the fast-paced world of game development, one must always be prepared for unexpected twists and turns. Pawel Sasko, the quest lead for Cyberpunk 2077 and now an associate game director for its sequel, found himself at a crossroads. Like many other senior developers at CD Projekt Red, Sasko had to make a decision about
Conspiracy theories are nothing new, but their rapid spread on social media platforms poses a significant threat to society. In the aftermath of a shooting at a rally for Donald Trump, it became evident how easily misinformation can be promoted and amplified online. The owner of X, Elon Musk, has been a vocal advocate for
Recently, Apple made the decision to approve UTM SE, an app that emulates a computer to run classic software and games. This approval comes after the app was initially rejected by Apple, preventing it from being notarized for third-party app stores in the European Union. The app is now available for free on iOS, iPadOS,
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
The Driver TV series, which was announced back in 2021 to be released alongside a gamer-focused streaming service called Binge, has officially been scrapped. The production company behind the live action series has also been shut down. This news was brought to light by Game File, indicating that the series is no longer in development.