Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
side of the industry. He runs TheBadGamer, focused on gaming news worth your time.
As excitement builds for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, fans are revisiting the series, pushing Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth to over 10,000 and 6,751 concurrent players on Steam, respectively, after a significant discount. This surge indicates the effective marketing of the upcoming title. The trilogy's conclusion promises an open world, refined combat, and a climactic finale against Sephiroth.
Discover how over 120 games out of 338 new releases on Steam last week disclosed AI-generated content, raising questions about quality, pricing, and the future of game development. Titles like Android Who Dreams of Stars and Kryonull rely heavily on AI for everything from artwork to narration. This surge in AI-generated games is transforming Steam's landscape, with some developers charging hefty prices for these titles.
Blizzard has filed a lawsuit against Project Ascension, a modded, classless, and free-to-play World of Warcraft private server, alleging large-scale copyright infringement. The server, with over a million players, generated millions of dollars in revenue through Donation Points. The move follows a similar suit against Turtle WoW earlier this year.
Dead by Daylight celebrated its 10th anniversary with a live stream announcing a plethora of new content, including a brand-new chapter, a surprise crossover event, and various quality-of-life updates. The upcoming chapter promises to introduce a fresh killer, survivor, and map, while the crossover brings a beloved franchise into the DBD universe. These announcements set the stage for an exciting future for the game.
Explore the 10 most ambitious Star Wars games, highlighting their innovative aspects that set them apart. From telling stories from the Empire's perspective in Star Wars Battlefront II to questioning the nature of the Force in Star Wars: KOTOR II, these games pushed boundaries. Discover how these titles, despite some initial backlash, have become beloved for their bold approaches to the Star Wars universe.
Warhammer's latest preview unveils a stunning new hero for Slannesh fans, blending eerie elegance with formidable power. This addition promises to reshape gameplay dynamics for Slannesh devotees. Discover how this character's unique abilities will impact your strategies.
Discover how Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake blends stunning visuals and updated designs with "timeless gameplay" on Nintendo Switch 2, hinting at a faithful recreation of the N64 classic. This approach suggests minimal changes to the original gameplay mechanics, focusing instead on enhancing the overall experience. Fans can expect an improved yet familiar adventure.
Enginefall, a multiplayer survival FPS from Red Rover Interactive, combines the societal intrigue of Snowpiercer with the gritty survival of Rust, offering a fresh take on the genre. With its innovative dagger system and megatrain progression, players must navigate PvP, stealth, and strategy to thrive. Despite its current rough edges, Enginefall shows immense potential.
Kingdom Hearts III impresses visually on the Switch 2 in its recent demo, offering a promising glimpse into its portable potential. However, the demo's performance issues, including frame rate drops and loading delays, urgently need addressing before launch. Fans eagerly await a refined experience that matches the game's engaging gameplay and stunning visuals.
The official RPG Maker forums, a treasure trove of 20 years of community knowledge, are set to close with no official archive planned, sparking outrage among creators who relied on the platform. The shutdown makes way for the new RPG Maker Guild but puts invaluable resources at risk of being lost forever. The community is racing against time to save the content before the December 11 deadline.
