Author: Rick Lane
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Dragon’s Dogma 2’s first proper patch adds a much-needed new game option and makes it easier to get a house
Dragon’s Dogma 2 received its first proper patch earlier today, following its popular yet controversial launch last week. It’s a small update that likely won’t do much to quell the extensive reports of performance issues with the PC version, but it nonetheless makes a few notable improvements to Capcom’s eccentric fantasy RPG. The headline change…
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Cyberpunk’s quest director says CD Projekt Red has experimented with generative AI, but there’s still a ‘gigantic, really long way to go’ before AI NPCs are as good as scripted characters
Numerous game companies are currently experimenting with NPCs powered by generative AI, from Nvidia’s Convai-powered ramen connoisseur, to Ubisoft’s GDC showcase of its “Neo NPCs”. There is potential for interesting game design using these technologies, with Ubisoft boldly claiming the tech could “transform the way players interact with non-playable characters”. Yet the quest designer involved…
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A demo for Final Fantasy 16 is reportedly coming to PC soon, as producer Yoshi-P says work on the port is ‘going smoother than we thought it would’
Earlier this month, Final Fantasy 16’s director Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P” revealed that the PC port of the acclaimed fantasy sequel is in its “final stages” of optimisation. Now, it’s been reported that a demo of the RPG is coming to PC soon, with Yoshida stating progress on the port is “going smoother…
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Wrath: Aeon of Ruin review – a retro shooter of unprecedented scope, for better and worse
KillPixel’s shooter demonstrates breathtaking ambition in its 3D level design, but that can come at the cost of pacing and fun. Like a demon summoned by fresh blood on its altar, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin first arose at the height of the retro-shooter revival. Developed in a modified Quake engine with levels designed by contributors…
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Open world Terminator survival game set for full reveal at Nacon’s Connect event later this month
Ever since E3 was shattered into a million pieces by the pandemic, publishers have been sprinkling their own showcases across the calendar to highlight their new games. These days we can barely go three weeks without an event from Microsoft or Sony or, indeed, Nacon, which is bringing back its Connect event at the end…
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Baldur’s Gate 3 player beats the game in Honour Mode by exclusively casting one of the worst spells in D&D 2,469 times
Dungeons and Dragons fans could argue forever about which spell is the worst in the game, but it’s generally agreed that True Strike is a contender. The cantrip grants the caster an advantage on their next attack roll, meaning you sacrifice your current turn for a better chance of hitting your target in the following…
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Alan Wake 2 battles through the Dark Place to become Remedy’s fastest-selling game with over 1 million copies sold, although a happy ending remains unwritten as it is yet to turn a profit
Alan Wake 2 was beloved by critics when it launched in October last year, with our own Robin Valentine awarding it a score of 89 in his Alan Wake 2 review calling it “a glorious sprawl of surreal horror” that “will stay with you long after you’ve seen every terrifying encounter, cheesy manuscript page, and…
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Top Call of Duty esports players sue Activision for $680M in damages, alleging the publisher has an unlawful monopoly on the game’s esports scene
Members of the Call of Duty league have filed a federal lawsuit against the league’s owner Activision Blizzard seeking $680m in damages, alleging the company has an unlawful monopoly over professional esports leagues. Originally reported by Bloomberg Law, the lawsuit was filed by Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, leader of Call of Duty esports team Optic, and…
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The Epic Games Store gave away nearly 586 million games in 2023, as 40 million new PC users joined the platform across the year
The Epic Games Store gave away more than 586 million games via its free games program in 2023, according to statistics revealed by the company as part of its year in review. The free games program featured 86 games that were freely downloadable for Epic Games Store users in 2023, amounting to a total redeemed…
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Helldivers 2 roadmap is ‘very out of date in comparison to what we now want to do’ according to Arrowhead’s CEO, as the game’s stratospheric launch brings new ideas and ambition to the studio
Helldivers 2 dropped its first live-service twist last night, as its robotic automaton faction abruptly invaded several human planets, forcing players to heel-turn away from the Terminid frontline to undertake defensive missions halfway across the galaxy. It’s likely this event has been planned by developers Arrowhead Game Studios for a while, but according to the…