The Fallout TV show has sparked a controversy regarding its treatment of the Fallout backstory. The show’s depiction of the fall of Shady Sands in 2277 has raised questions about its consistency with the events of Fallout: New Vegas. Bethesda’s Todd Howard has addressed these concerns, reaffirming the canonicity of New Vegas and promising to
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With Larian stepping away from the Baldur’s Gate series and handing the reins back to Wizards of the Coast, the future of the franchise now lies in the hands of the Dungeons & Dragons owners. Despite Larian’s statement of no plans for DLC or a sequel, there is hope for a Baldur’s Gate 4 under
World of Warcraft fans have something to look forward to this summer with the upcoming expansion, The War Within. This new expansion sets the stage for an exciting new story arc, the first chapter of the new Worldsoul Saga trilogy. Players will have the opportunity to explore a new campaign story, new playable Allied race,
The former president of Blizzard, Mike Ybarra, has floated the idea that players should be able to tip developers after completing a game. This suggestion comes in addition to the initial payment of $70 for the game itself. Ybarra mentioned that he has been pondering this concept for some time, particularly as he has been
LawBreakers, a gravity-defying multiplayer FPS game developed by Boss Key Productions, faced a premature shutdown due to poor sales. However, five years after its closure, dedicated fans have taken it upon themselves to revive the game and allow players to experience its unique gameplay once again. Initially launched in August 2017, LawBreakers received praise for
The recent announcement of the release date for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder at the Triple-I Initiative event showcased a promising 2D platformer with a focus on combat mechanics and an extensive upgrade system. However, one notable aspect of the game is its reluctance to embrace the metroidvania genre label, despite fitting the criteria commonly associated
As of March 31st, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the servers for their 2014 racing game, The Crew. This move not only prevented players from accessing the game but also led to the revocation of licenses from purchasers. Those who tried to launch the game were met with an error message, signaling the end of an
Prytania Media’s Possibility Space has recently joined Crop Circle Games in closing down as a studio owned by Jeff Strain. This closure was a shock to many, as Possibility Space only recently opened in 2021 as a fully remote studio. With the closure of both studios, it has raised concerns about the leadership at Prytania
With the success of the Fallout live-action show, fans are now wondering if Bethesda will also consider creating a TV adaptation of their other popular RPG series, The Elder Scrolls. However, according to Todd Howard, a Bethesda executive producer, there are currently no plans for such a project. In fact, Howard stated that he would
The $70 release day price for standard AAA titles is facing criticism for being both unsustainable and on the way out. Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch expressed his concerns in an interview with IGN reporter Rebekah Valentine, suggesting that the $70 game model is “going to go the way of the dodo” due to its
