Also known as: The Elder Scrolls series
RPG series with large open worlds.
Rockstar Games officially divides the Grand Theft Auto series into three unrelated eras: the 2D era, the 3D era, and the HD era that includes Grand Theft Auto 6. Each game functions as a self-contained story about self-actualization from a blank slate, meaning players can jump into the next entry without any prior knowledge.
The developers behind Dread Delusion have launched Entropy into early access on Steam, delivering a post-apocalyptic tactical RPG that blends JRPG presentation with deep tabletop-inspired systems. Lead developer James Wragg cites Fallout 1 and the 1999 Warhammer spinoff Mordheim as primary influences, resulting in a game featuring permadeath, locational damage, and extensive character customization enabled by low-fi graphics.
A generation of players grew up treating Grand Theft Auto as a physics playground rather than a narrative experience, using cheat codes to spawn tanks, flying cars, and unlimited weapons. This hands-on experimentation revealed the depth of Rockstar's simulation systems in ways the intended progression never could. As GTA 6 approaches, the author argues that preserving cheat codes remains essential for understanding game design.
Microsoft has unexpectedly removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from its July 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup, despite owning the title through its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. The game was set to launch on Game Pass on July 21. The sudden removal, without explanation, sparks speculation about potential licensing issues, a common challenge for music-heavy games like THPS 1+2, which features a soundtrack with numerous licensed tracks.
Just days after buying back its independence from Xbox, Compulsion Games, developer of South of Midnight and We Happy Few, is seeking new collaboration opportunities. The studio is open to supporting other projects, indicating a potential shift in its immediate focus. As the gaming industry navigates cost-cutting measures, Compulsion Games' next move is closely watched.
id Software co-founder John Romero expresses sorrow for the 95 staff laid off at the studio and commends the team for advancing its legacy. With the Doom: The Dark Ages expansion releasing this week, Romero hopes someone is preserving the studio's history amid Microsoft's sweeping Xbox layoffs. The move is part of a broader restructuring seeing 3,200 staff let go.
Microsoft's surprise announcement of Senua, the next Hellblade game from Ninja Theory, has been met with confusion following revelations of potential studio closures. Despite spending over $20 billion on gaming investments in five years, Microsoft's gaming revenue has declined nearly half a billion dollars annually. The fate of Senua and Ninja Theory hangs in the balance as the studio negotiates a potential buyout to avoid shutdown.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is accelerating development on new The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games as Microsoft considers restructuring its gaming division, potentially spinning it off. This move could fundamentally alter the gaming industry. Despite uncertainty, Sharma is pushing for faster releases of these core franchises.
Microsoft is considering spinning off its Xbox division and speeding up the development of new Elder Scrolls and Fallout games. This strategic move could significantly impact the gaming landscape. The accelerated development timeline for these highly anticipated titles promises earlier releases for fans.
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The name of The Elder Scrolls: Arena was a last-minute fix, reflecting the game's shift from tournaments to quests and dungeon-delving.
The Taiwan ratings board leaked a Switch 2 version of Starfield, hinting at more ports for the console. Can it find greater success than on PS5?
