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Stardew Valley Creator Finally Got All Achievements in His Own Game After 8 Years. „Dev Patted Me on the Back”

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 October 2024, 03:56

Eric „ConcernedApe” Barone showed that some developers can play their own games and even get an achievement that causes problems for fans.

Mystery of Missing Ferries in GTA 4 Explained After 17 Years

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 October 2024, 05:26

Ferries appeared in the teaser trailer for Grand Theft Auto 4, but not in the game itself because they caused too many problems for the developers.

LoL for the Smartest, Fifa / EA FC for the Least Savvy? Intelligence Test Made Players Laugh

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 October 2024, 05:27

The Which Bingo Group's player intelligence test is more of a curiosity, but at least it amused confused League of Legends (and other) players a hundredfold.

Miracle of „Rebirth” in Tetris Becomes a Reality. Player Finally Accomplishes a Feat That Seemed Impossible Without AI

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 October 2024, 04:37

Tetris was completed for the second time, this time by another impossible feat: „rebirth.” Along the way, youtuber Michael “dogplayingtetris” Artiaga broke other records.

RPG Classic Planescape Torment Began as Three Different Games. Feargus Urquhart Reveals Details About One of Them

Martin Bukowski, 07 October 2024, 04:10

The developer of Planescape: Torment gave a little insight into one of the three projects that eventually turned into the cult RPG.

This Version of GTA: San Andreas Was Supposed to Delight, and It Looks Like a Nightmare. Real AI Revolution Is Still a Long Way Off

Adrian Werner, 06 October 2024, 22:19

Some are rallying that generative AI will soon revolutionize how graphics are displayed in games. The redesign of GTA: San Andreas shows we are still far from that moment.

Do Chinese Gamers Actually Rate Western Games Worse? Analysts Have Given Their Verdict

Jacob Blazewicz, 04 October 2024, 07:46

Internet users have their theories, but at least one of them has been verified: the one about harsh Chinese players.

Ghost of Yotei Protagonist Didn't Come Out of Nowhere. Historian Points to Intriguing Context of Sucker Punch Studio's New Game

Jacob Blazewicz, 25 September 2024, 04:51

Ghost of Yotei hides many secrets, but the very first information may explain a lot, including the main character.

Chinese Use The Witcher 3 and RDR2 to Train New AI

Martin Bukowski, 17 September 2024, 06:14

Chinese company Tencent presented a project that could be the first step toward AI game engines. GameGen-O is designed to streamline and simplify their development process.

Developer Reveals Early Footage of First Harry Potter Open World Game After 18 Years

Adrian Werner, 16 September 2024, 05:17

Martin Griffiths shared a video of an early version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This developer is currently responsible for the engine in No Man's Sky.

Best-Selling PC-Only Game of All Time Is Garry's Mod, Not WoW

Maciej Gaffke, 13 September 2024, 03:28

We learned the title of the best-selling PC exclusive game. Garry's Mod was officially declared as such. The title developed by Garry Newman was included in the Guinness Book of World Records.

GTA 3 Returns to Where It Started. Fan Conversion to Dreamcast is Impressive

Adrian Werner, 12 September 2024, 04:34

Fans succeeded in porting Grand Theft Auto 3 to the Dreamcast console. This is a return to the roots, as initially, Rockstar studio developed this classic precisely with the Sega platform in mind.

Video Games in Medicine Could Spark a New „Golden Age” for the Industry

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 September 2024, 00:44

Deepwell has already gained approval from the U.S. FDA for the use of „video games and interactive media” to treat mental disorders.

Mysterious Joel From Helldivers 2 Captured on Video. He Is to Be Both a Source of Misery and Joy for the Players

Jacob Blazewicz, 02 August 2024, 02:16

The God of War Helldivers 2 did not reveal his face, but Joel showed his power both in and out of the game.

Warframe Creators' New Fantasy Game Lets You Create a Mother to Determine Appearance of Your Character

Agnes Adamus, 23 July 2024, 04:48

Extensive gameplay from Soulframe hit the Internet. It shows that at the beginning of the game, we will have to create a mother for our character.

Fan Finds Extremely Hidden Quest by Playing Baldur's Gate 3 Unconventionally; Proving That Larian Studios Anticipated Player's Every Move

Agnes Adamus, 23 July 2024, 02:16

A content creator decided to see how Baldur's Gate 3's plot would turn out when he dropped the Netherstones in specific locations. In doing so, he managed to discover a new quest.

Swen Vincke Reveals Alternate Brands Larian Considered Before Baldur's Gate 3 Approval. „There Was Not a Lot to Choose From”

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 July 2024, 04:37

Baldur's Gate is one of the few brands that Swen Vincke considered as an opportunity for Larian Studios to attract a wider audience to the team's new game.

To Reach Such Graphics, Microsoft Required US Government Approval and 4 Years of Work. MSFS Update Is Devs' Holy Grail

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 July 2024, 07:19

The former Microsoft Flight Simulator will be developed even after the debut of the new release. A U.S. update has just hit the game.

Sid Meier Reflects Fascinating Story of the Eternal War in Civilization

Adrian Werner, 27 June 2024, 05:53

Designer Sid Meier recalled the now-legendary story of Eternal War, the Civilization II gameplay that reached year 3991 and was dominated by an endless conflict involving nuclear weapons.

Total War Are „Unplayable” for Most of Their Development Time. Hated Developer Reveals Behind-The-Scenes of Rome 2's Disastrous Release

Jacob Blazewicz, 26 June 2024, 07:30

Julian McKinlay slammed the clunky AI in Total War: Rome 2. Even though, he says after more than 10 years, he wasn't responsible for the condition, but the „gross mismanagement” of the project by Creative Assembly heads.

After 25 Years, GTA Creator Finally Received Award for His Achievements. Fight With BAFTA Lasted 21 Months

Kamil Kleszyk, 06 June 2024, 07:11

One of the composers of the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, Blair Renaud, waited 25 years to receive his due BAFTA award.

New Order in Helldivers 2 and Free Bomb Support. Devs Explain Origins of Series Title

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 May 2024, 06:29

The new Major Order in Helldivers 2 can be filled in the battle against any enemy of the Democracy. By the way, Super Earth has temporarily made bombs available to all players.

Manor Lords Was 'Pushed to the Limit.' Village of Over 3,000 Residents Has to Cope With Only One Market

Kamil Kleszyk, 13 May 2024, 01:09

One Manor Lords fan managed to build a town of over 3,000 residents. The player explains that his goal wasn't to create a beautiful settlement but to push the game to its limits.

V Rising 1.0 - Whetstones; Where to Find Them and How to Craft Them

Agnes Adamus, 09 May 2024, 07:45

Here you will learn where to find and how to craft Whetstones in V Rising.

Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Reveals the Origin of a Key Gaming Abbreviation

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 May 2024, 01:46

Lawrence Schick worked on Baldur's Gate 3, but he is also the author of an acronym from more than 40 years ago that any fan of games, not just computer games, will recognize today.

Manor Lords Is 'Historically Inspired' Game and Love Letter to Strategy Classic. Dev Asked Players About Crucial Change

Jacob Blazewicz, 30 April 2024, 03:05

The strategy from 30 years ago is, so to speak, an ancestor of Manor Lords, with the Polish developer reluctant to describe his game as faithful to historical facts.

'That May Be a Personal Taste.' Stellar Blade Director Revealed Origin of Unusual Collectibles in New Action RPG. Their Realism Was to Be Enhanced by Collaboration With Pepsi

Marcin Przala, 29 April 2024, 22:37

The director of Stellar Blade, in a recent interview, shared some information about a certain type of „collectibles” available in the game, which were meticulously designed, and intended to be created in collaboration with a global brand.

‘I Basically Made 6 Months Normal Revenue in 24h.’ Lone Developer Thrilled With First Promotion of Fantastic City Builder. Songs of Syx With V66 Update

Kamil Kleszyk, 23 April 2024, 02:07

Songs of Syx, available in early access, received a V66 update. The developer of the inconspicuous city builder also boasted about the incredible impact of the ongoing promotion on the game.

Fan Recreated GTA 6 Trailer in Real Life. Result Is Stunning

Maciej Gaffke, 12 April 2024, 00:00

What could GTA 6 look like in real life? A YouTuber who recreated scenes from the Rockstar Games studio's game trailer in real life showed this.

Fan Pays $90,000 for Castlevania NES, First Game Bought by His Mother Years Ago

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 April 2024, 04:08

More than $90,000 was paid by a gamer to have an original copy of Castlevania - the first game he got from his mother many years ago.

Graphic Highlights Battlefield 4's Rich Content. It’s Been Long Journey

Adrian Werner, 08 April 2024, 05:48

A fan of Battlefield 4 has created a graphic that clearly shows how rich in content this installment of the series was. BF2042 is much more modest in this regard.

Jack Thompson Once Called GTA a „Murder Simulator.” Now, He Considers Games „Arguably the Greatest Teaching Tools Ever Invented”

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 March 2024, 00:56

Jack Thompson made a name for himself as a fierce opponent of video games, but while he still has no love for „murder simulators,” today he sees the potential of games as a teaching tool.

Stardew Valley 1.6 Adds Unsetteling Secret. Dev Punished „Mean” Players by Creatively Breaking Fourth Wall

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 March 2024, 02:15

Fans have discovered a disturbing new cutscene in Stardew Valley. In Update 1.6, Eric Barone decided to punish players using a bug that allows them to get to a certain location faster.

Balatro's Dev Was Confident in Game's Success Only a Day Before Its Release. Now Boasts Amazing Sales

Maciej Gaffke, 19 March 2024, 01:12

Balatro has already sold more than a million copies. The popular game is heading to new platforms.

One of Eve’s Outfits in Stellar Blade Makes the Game Much More Difficult

Kamil Kleszyk, 15 March 2024, 03:41

Players who choose to dress the heroine of Stellar Blade in some of the more daring outfits will face a much higher level of gameplay difficulty.

Elden Ring’s Beginning Was Meant to Differ. Fan’s Discovery Gives Meaning to Game’s First Scenes

Hubert Sledziewski, 13 March 2024, 01:09

Have you wondered why we end up in a gloomy cave at the beginning of Elden Ring, even though moments earlier, we were fighting a fierce battle not far from a majestic chapel? Here is the answer - and an alternative version of the story that FromSoftware studio originally wanted to treat us with.

GTA 5 Inspired Director of Dragon’s Dogma 2 When Designing Game’s Open World

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 March 2024, 00:27

Dragon's Dogma 2 is going to offer a world four times larger than the first game in the series. Director Hideaki Itsuno revealed that Grand Theft Auto 5 was the inspiration behind its creation.

Years Ago He Leaked Cyberpunk 2077 Gadgets, Today He Describes His Story. „Don’t Be a Moron Like Me”

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 February 2024, 07:43

Loss of a good job, 8 months of restriction of freedom, and community service. So much for a Polish game fan who wanted to „just” share a Cyberpunk 2077 leak.

Helldivers 2 Players Hunt Traitor for Breaking Key Rule

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 February 2024, 03:44

Player GantzTheDemon brought down the wrath (and attention) of Helldivers 2 fans by betraying comrades fighting by his side.

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remasters to Include Warnings of Harmful, Stereotypical Content

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 February 2024, 03:38

The developers of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered have not removed the harmful stereotypes in the Lara Croft trilogy. Instead, the Crystal Dynamics studio added a warning against content that can be offensive to people and cultures.

Fired Blizzard Employee Walks Away With 10 Years of WoW Subscription

Jacob Blazewicz, 31 January 2024, 06:26

Adam Holisky is one of the individuals currently leaving Blizzard, but prior to his dismissal redeemed all the World of Warcraft subscription keys he had stacked over the years, which secured him nearly 10 years of subscription.

Rifles in Palworld Result of Boss' Persistence and Support of 20-year-old Hobby Animator

Adam Adamczyk, 26 January 2024, 04:29

The ability to use firearms in Palworld is the result of the persistence of Pocketpair's studio president and the talent of a 20-year-old, who learned animation from videos on YouTube.

Tanker in Ukraine Reports His Job Easier Having Played Video Games

Marcin Przala, 22 January 2024, 06:21

One of Ukrainian soldiers who managed to destroy a modern T90M tank confessed in an interview that successfully neutralizing the Russian vehicle was facilitated by his knowledge from video games, which helped him know where to strike.

Largest Map in Garry's Mod History Takes 128 GB RAM to Run

Adrian Werner, 17 January 2024, 06:42

A mod for Garry's Mod offers possibly the largest map in the history of gaming – at the expense of huge requirements.

Game About Doing Nothing. Developer Paid $100 to Put This Unusual Free Title on Steam

Kamil Kleszyk, 13 January 2024, 00:19

A game that, in theory, no one needed, has arrived on Steam. Nevertheless, the production of doing absolutely nothing is positively received by players.

Sam Lake and Max Payne Voice Actors Reunite After 22 Years

Maciej Gaffke, 07 January 2024, 15:59

After more than two decades, the cast of the famous Max Payne has met again. This time the team appeared in Alan Wake 2, where it is very difficult to find them.

Larian Pays a Touching Tribute to Baldur's Gate 3 Player Suffering From Alzheimer's

Sonia Selerska, 07 January 2024, 15:06

One of Baldur's Gate 3's scriptwriters, in creating a certain character, was inspired by the story of a father and son who together awaited the release of the game, despite the illness of one of them.

GTA 6 Trailer Recreated in GTA 5 Shows the Quality Leap

Kamil Kleszyk, 29 December 2023, 03:56

One fan has transferred the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer into GTA 5 with uncanny accuracy.

Frodo and Sam From Lord of the Rings Play Baldur's Gate 3; Larian Shares Video

Maciej Gaffke, 27 December 2023, 05:45

Lord of the Rings actors are also playing Baldur's Gate 3. The head of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, invited the actors playing Frodo and Sam to play a fragment of one of the year's most talked-about games.

Years Ago, Obsidian Wanted to Make Fallout: NV Inspired The Elder Scrolls, but Bethesda Refused

Maciej Gaffke, 18 December 2023, 15:32

Famed designer Chris Avellone recalled the time when Bethesda Softworks rejected the idea of Obsidian Entertainment for spin-offs to The Elder Scrolls series. The smaller games were to serve a similar function as New Vegas between the main Fallout installments.