The Atelier series, known for its niche crafting JRPG gameplay, is making a shift towards mainstream international appeal with its upcoming release – Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Producer Junzo Hosoi acknowledged that certain aspects of previous Atelier games did not meet the standards set by other RPGs, but were
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Team Asobi, the developers of Astro Bot, initially toyed with the idea of creating an open-world game during the early stages of development. However, director Nicolas Doucet ultimately decided against this in favor of a more focused, segmented, level-based approach. This decision was made to ensure that the project remained cohesive and polished. Doucet compared
In recent years, video games have seen a rise in overly chatty protagonists who tend to hand-hold players through puzzles and challenges. Games like Horizon: Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok are guilty of this trend, often giving away hints mere moments after entering a room. However, developer MachineGames, behind Indiana Jones and the
MachineGames, known for their exceptional first-person shooter games, is taking a different direction with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The team believes that guns should not be the primary focus of the gameplay. Creative director Axel Torvenius emphasizes that they do not encourage gunplay as the main way forward in the game. Instead, they
Helldivers 2 players everywhere are raving about the Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem, not just because it is fun to use, but also because of its incredible effectiveness on the battlefield. The recent opportunity to unlock this high-power stratagem had players excited, only to face disappointment when the Major Order required to permanently deploy it was
When screenshots of the Helldivers 2 in-game map surfaced, showcasing what appeared to be a tease for the Illuminate faction, players were quick to speculate about the potential arrival of the long-awaited enemy. The Illuminate, known for their advanced technology and psychic powers, were a prominent adversary in the first installment of Helldivers. However, Arrowhead
The upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team is set to offer players a unique and immersive experience by allowing them to turn off all UI elements. In addition to this, the game will also feature a ’90s-style filter that pays homage to the original horror classic. While the original game was released back
The game Star Wars Outlaws by Ubisoft Massive took inspiration from the long-lost Star Wars Galaxies MMO to reconstruct Tatooine. Star Wars Galaxies, launched in 2003 by Sony Online Entertainment, was a beloved predecessor to The Old Republic. Despite its eventual shutdown in 2011, just five days before The Old Republic’s release, Star Wars Galaxies
The Minecraft community never fails to surprise, even after more than a decade since the game’s initial release. Recently, developer ‘meesedev’ has taken on the challenge of creating a “Minecraft-inspired” game for the classic Nintendo GameCube. Despite being an original creation with unique assets and ideas, the developer is initially incorporating elements from Minecraft to
A year after the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, the team at Larian Studios reflected on the game’s controversial bear nookie scene. During the PAX West 2024 panel, members of the development team discussed how showcasing this scene at a pre-launch livestream altered the course of the project. The scene, which featured the player character
The developers of Dragon Age: The Veilguard have recently addressed some of the most burning questions surrounding the highly anticipated RPG. One of the standout features that has been confirmed is a toggle option for nudity during the game’s intimate scenes. Game director Corinne Busche revealed during a Discord Q&A that players will have the
Hideaki Itsuno, known for his work on multiple iconic games such as Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma, has announced his departure from Capcom after over three decades with the company. In a tweet, Itsuno expressed his gratitude for the support he has received over the years and revealed his plans to start developing new