Author: Garry Smith
CD Projekt Red has shed more light on the reason why multiplayer never materialised for Cyberpunk 2077. Simply put, the game’s rocky 2020 launch changed the studio’s plans. CD Projekt Red had to prioritise fixing the single-player experience, and multiplayer suffered as a result.”We really needed to look at what were the priorities for Cyberpunk [after it launched],” Philipp Weber told me when I visited the studio last week. Weber was senior quest designer and coordinator on Cyberpunk 2077. Today, he’s acting narrative director of the new Witcher game codenamed Polaris. Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images…
The US Federal Trade Commission reportedly looks to be leaning towards an approval of Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard takeover. Previously, the FTC’s involvement in the deal had signalled a headache for Microsoft, which is facing regulatory approval around the world, and close scrutiny here in the UK. A lawsuit looked imminent – potentially blocking the acquisition, or carving out major concessions. However, a fresh report by the New York Post into the FTC panel set to decide the deal’s fate suggests the trade body is now looking more likely to let it pass. Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content…
Striking Distance has released a new patch for The Callisto Protocol’s console versions. This follows on from its PC patch, which was released over the weekend. This console patch is set to take aim at the various frame-rate and crashing issues that have been widely reported since the game’s release last Friday. “We are listening, working hard on updates, and will have details to share on more upcoming improvements early this week,” the developer wrote before thanking everyone for their ongoing patience. Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images belong to their respected owners. This article is aggregated…
In celebration of Dragon Age Day, BioWare has dropped a new cinematic from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. The studio confirmed that the teaser comes from an “in-game cinematic” taken from the fourth mainline installment of the franchise, Dreadwolf. “Elven god of lies or heroic rebel against tyranny?” BioWare teased on Instagram. “Depends who you ask. Happy #DragonAgeDay! We’re kicking today off with an in-game cinematic from #Dreadwolf!” Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images belong to their respected owners. This article is aggregated for informational purposes only with full credit to the source.
The creator of the acclaimed rogue-like action-platformer, Dead Cells, has revealed their next project: Nuclear Blaze. Sébastien Bénard’s Nuclear Blaze is expected to release on consoles on 28th April, 2023 and will set you back €15/$15 (sorry, I don’t have UK specific pricing at the time of writing) for a digital copy, and €30/$30 if you fancy a physical copy on either Switch or PS4. You’ll have to jump over to Red Art Games to pre-order a physical copy, although by doing so, you’ll secure a set of three “Exclusive Nuclear Balze enamel pins”. Physical copies also include a booklet…
After The Fall is coming to PlayStation VR2 on 22nd February, 2023, the same date Sony’s new VR system is scheduled to release. Vertigo Games says that the improved version of the four-player co-op title will “reach an astounding level of immersion that will jolt players as they experience real haptic feedback, a 4K HDR display, and a 110 degree field of view”. You can see it in action below: Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images belong to their respected owners. This article is aggregated for informational purposes only with full credit to the source.
Square Enix has confirmed it’s releasing a vinyl record to celebrate ten years of Bravely Default (or Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, as its known in Japan). Expected to ship later this month, the £31 vinyl features 11 tracks: Onward Into the Light: An Overture, The Horizon: Endless Light and Shadow, The Bell of Battle, My Ray of Hope, Where the Winds Blow, Fledgling, Romantic Vagrant, That of the Name, The Evil Wings, Uroboros, the Serpent That Devours the Horizon, and Onward Into the Light: A Ballade. You may also be interested in Square Enix’s Bravely Default 10th Anniversary Set. For…
Game of the Week goes out to all of our supporters as part of the Eurogamer Essentials newsletter. There’s going to be a slight shake-up of the supporters program in the near future (don’t worry – it’s all good news) so stay tuned for more details, and thanks as ever for your support – it’s much appreciated. It’s been, I’m sure you’ve noticed, a big week for big new games. The Callisto Protocol (which I’ve just spelt correctly for the first time without having to correct myself, which feels like some small progress) is delivering its spin on Dead Space…
While the Nintendo 64 has its legion of fans today, there’s no doubt that the all-conquering PlayStation decimated it in terms of sales, with most accounts putting the final figure at a ratio of three to one in favour of the Sony console. Much of this was down to the perception of the respective machines: the PlayStation was cool, appealing to an older demographic with a higher disposable income. The Nintendo 64, with its plastic cartridges and Mario games, despite Nintendo’s best efforts, wasn’t. Maybe that perception would have changed if Nintendo hadn’t decided to part ways with DMA Design,…
Fortnite will be reborn tomorrow, Sunday 4th December, when the game returns with its fresh Chapter 4 map. The next era of Fortnite will welcome characters such as The Witcher’s Geralt, Doomslayer and The Hulk, plus new gameplay mechanics such as the addition of motorbikes to Epic’s hugely-popular battle royale. Tonight, Fortnite ditched its third map with shocking speed, as the game’s ever-changing Island was quickly consumed by the invading Chrome in a brief cutscene. Then followed an extended 30-minute event mode where players were tasked with reforging the Island, using a mix of familiar and fresh locales that look…