Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the highly anticipated successor to Knights of the Old Republic, is being funded by GreaterThan Group, a new investment company founded by former NetEase president Simon Zhu. Zhu's group aims to support undervalued developers, giving them the opportunity to work on dream projects without compromise. With a $100 million investment round, GreaterThan is backing not only Arcanaut Studios' Star Wars project but also BulletFarm, a studio working on a secretive, David Lynch-inspired shooter.
Midnight Suns, the latest from Firaxis Games, offers a unique blend of turn-based combat and deep character customization within the Marvel universe. While flawed by launch technical issues, it provides an enjoyable, team-centric experience. With over 40 missions and more than 200 abilities, there's depth for fans to dive into.
Discover how All Will Rise blends complex card battles with narrative-driven interactive fiction, tackling climate activism and social issues in a uniquely engaging way. With its innovative trust mechanic and emotional energies system, this game promises an experience unlike typical deck-builders. Set in the ancient Keralan city of Muziris, All Will Rise challenges players to build a case against corporate greed.
Arcanaut Studios' new Star Wars game, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, eschews Generative AI in favor of a lean, creative approach. With a $100 million private investment, the team, led by Mass Effect director Casey Hudson, promises a focused experience, avoiding the bloat of 100+ hour games like Crimson Desert. This strategic move reflects the studio's belief in people-driven development over relying on AI or excessive funding.
The Sinking City 2 successfully pivots to survival horror, ditching its open-world detective roots for a more focused, unsettling experience. Set in Lovecraft's Arkham, players control Calvin, a detective trying to revive his comatose girlfriend after a ill-fated trip to the Dreamlands. Early gameplay showcases improved combat, a crafting system, and an eerie atmosphere that breathes new life into tired Lovecraftian tropes.
Forza Horizon 6, set to release on May 19, has suffered a significant leak, with players accessing the game early via unencrypted files on SteamDB. Developer Playground Games has vowed to take strict action, including franchise-wide and hardware bans, against those found playing the leaked build. The move has drawn a mixed response from the community, with some questioning the punishment given the leak's apparent origin from a review build mishap.
Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release is set for before the end of the year, after early November's ExileCon, cautiously avoiding a direct clash with the highly anticipated GTA 6 on November 19. Director Jonathan Rogers acknowledges the unavoidable impact of GTA 6's massive media presence, opting for a strategic buffer. Despite the challenge, Path of Exile 2's dedicated 13-year-cultivated PC fanbase is expected to drive significant excitement around its launch.
Forza Horizon 6, set to launch on May 19, has suffered a significant leak due to unencrypted preload files on Steam, exposing 155 GB of content, including thousands of assets. This breach jeopardizes the launch of Xbox's upcoming racing game, despite promising new features like Horizon Rush and enhanced audio. The leak may impact the game's profitability, echoing the precedent set by the 007: First Light leak.
Embark on a challenging adventure through the Springtime Floating Festival Escape Maze in Disney Dreamlight Valley. This guide navigates you through avoiding the Queen of Hearts' card guards to claim the exclusive Wonderland Bird Umbrella reward. Master the maze with our step-by-step walkthrough.
Forza Horizon 6 has suffered a significant leak, with the game appearing online nine days before its official May 15 release. The leak, affecting PC, undermines the $100 Premium Edition's promise of four-day early access. Despite this, the game is rumored to have already sold over 500,000 copies on Steam.
