Jennifer English, known for voicing Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Latenna in Elden Ring, is lending her talents to yet another fantasy RPG. This time, she will voice Alora, the Empress of Eldveil, in Soulframe, the upcoming fantasy MMO from Warframe developer Digital Extremes. During a recent dev … Read more
Erenshor, the retro-styled MMORPG that isn’t really an MMO since all of its in-game characters are fully simulated, has been in Steam Early Access since April, and it may still take around two years before reaching its full 1.0 release. “The initial goal at launch was 18-24 months, and I’m still on track for that,” … Read more
Rare, the legendary developer behind more than 100 games over nearly 40 years, has always drawn inspiration from its own history—and Banjo-Tooie, the sequel to Banjo-Kazooie, is a prime example. Surprisingly, one of the influences came from none other than GoldenEye 007 on the N64. Chris Sutherland, a former Rare developer and Banjo-Tooie programmer, explained … Read more
The expanded Interchange map in Escape from Tarkov 1.0 introduces a lot of exciting loot locations. One in particular is often overlooked and can spawn LEDXs—sometimes even multiple ones in a single raid. Here’s where to find the LEDX spawn in Interchange’s expanded area. LEDX Spawn Location – Small Camp The camp you’re looking for … Read more
Undertale, already a love letter to SNES RPG EarthBound, has been taken even further by fans, who have ported the game to the 8-bit Game Boy Color. Undertale carries a heavy Nintendo influence in its DNA, clearly inspired by EarthBound (and to a lesser extent Mario & Luigi). Some of developer Toby Fox’s earliest works … Read more
Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG, Hi-Fi Rush 2, and Subnautica 2, has launched a voluntary resignation program for employees who are not aligned with the “era of AI transformation.” This move comes amid Krafton’s ongoing legal dispute with Subnautica’s original developers. In October, the company announced that it is now an “AI-first” organization and pledged … Read more
Players’ spending patterns are becoming increasingly polarized, according to veteran industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana. On a recent podcast, Piscatella explained that AAA games, now commonly priced at $70, continue to sell well to more “affluent” gamers, while those with less disposable income are turning to mobile and free-to-play titles. On Kyle Bosman’s Delayed … Read more
The latest entry in Ubisoft Mainz’s city-building series, Anno 117: Pax Romana, is almost here. The game will launch on PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5, but release times differ slightly depending on the platform. If you’re eager to begin your journey as a Roman governor, here are the release dates, times, and a countdown … Read more
In the early days of gaming, no one thought Pac-Man or Space Invaders needed a warning label. Games were colorful, innocent distractions — not cultural battlegrounds. But as graphics improved and stories grew darker, video games entered the realm of controversy. From Mortal Kombat’s blood splatters to Doom’s demonic corridors, the 1990s forced parents, politicians, … Read more
When you start playing Fellowship with a new character, you literally begin from scratch. You’ll have almost no gear, and your early dungeon runs are where you’ll start equipping your first items. Gearing Starter Guide for Fellowship At the start, most of your gear slots are empty, and any gear you have will be Item … Read more