Author: Ed Nightingale

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced the closure of a number of Bethesda studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks. Directed by studio creative director John Johanas, Hi-Fi Rush was lauded for being a smaller, original game that went on to win a BAFTA at last month’s awards. Yet following the closure of Tango,…

It looks like the next chapter of Dead by Daylight will be based on Dungeons & Dragons. Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind the multiplayer horror game, released a teaser trailer for the next chapter today ahead of a full anniversary showcase next week where further details are expected . While this may…

Nigel Lowrie, co-founder of indie game publisher Devolver, believes in “selling games first” over launching in subscription services like Game Pass and PS Plus. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Lowrie provided his stance on the current state of the industry, describing large-scale game development as “crushing under its own weight a little bit”. …

Hi-Fi Rush is one of eight games available as part of the Humble Choice subscription this May. The rhythm-action game was developed by Tango Gameworks, which was sadly closed by Microsoft yesterday. The full list of Humble Choice games for May is as follows: Hi-Fi Rush Yakuza: Like a Dragon Steelrising Loddlenaut…

EA is amassing its “largest Battlefield team in franchise history” to work across “connected multiplayer and single-player experiences”. Yesterday, EA released its latest financial report, with CEO Andrew Wilson sharing his excitement for the future of the shooter franchise. “Our teams have listened to the community, have learned valuable lessons, and are…

CD Projekt Red’s official mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt now has a release date. The Witcher 3 REDkit, as it’s known, was made available last month for playtesting ahead of a full release. Now we know from a Steam post that’s later this month: 21st May. The editor will be available for…

Arkane Lyon boss Dinga Bakaba and others from across the industry have reacted to today’s news of devastating closures at Bethesda. Earlier today, news broke that Microsoft is making huge cuts at Bethesda, including closing Redfall studio Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks, and Mighty Doom studio Alpha Dog Games. …

A Poppy Playtime book, based on the cult-favourite horror game, is now available. The in-world Poppy Playtime Orientation Notebook, published by Scholastic, has been authored by “a brilliant biologist-turned-employee of Playtime Co.” and promises exclusive secrets and backstory on the origins of popular character Huggy Wuggy, the Smiling Critters, and more. “This…

In the wake of devastating closures at Bethesda, Arkane Austin has confirmed the Hero Pass DLC for Redfall will no longer be released. Instead, players who purchased the pass as part of the £100 Bite Back Edition or £30 upgrade will receive credit to the same value as the pass. As Eurogamer…