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How One Crash Bandicoot Level Helped Build Naughty Dog

As Leon Kennedy, we fled from a giant, mechanical statue. Eleven years later, we guided Nathan Drake and his brother, Sam, as they escaped from relentless pursuers on a motorbike. And recently, we helped forge a path through a literal wave of plague-infested rats for A Plague Tale’s Amicia. Three examples from literally hundreds of cinematic chase sequences in video games that can all trace…

Arc Raiders announces a new PvE "test" to accommodate its surprisingly friendly players

Embark Studios has announced a new matchmaking test for Arc Raiders that'll allow players to opt into a PvE version featuring none of the usual player-versus-player violence. It's the developer's response to a growing portion of the playerbase apparently uninterested in hurting their raiders-in-arms…

After nearly 19 years in development hell, Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is somehow still showing signs of life

Sound the alarm! Alert your loved ones! Nearly 18 years after its original announcement, Beyond Good & Evil 2 apparently still isn't dead, according to a Ubisoft Bordeaux developer who says he's been working on the game for months…

The Blood of Dawnwalker's divisive time mechanic was once much stricter, but it was loosened because of "fear" around the game

I've had a hunch ever since playing The Blood of Dawnwalker that its divisive time limit feature - whereby you have 30 in-game days and nights to save your character's family from a nasty pack of vampires - isn't as strict as Rebel Wolves once intended it. And it turns out I was right…

"It genuinely breaks my heart"- Confusion and frustration reign as gaming communities react to Xbox's drastic restructuring this week

It's been another difficult week for Xbox and the many studios it operates, as a second wave of layoffs has ripped through the company. The saddest news surrounds the impending closure of Hellblade studio Ninja Theory, but layoffs have all but dismantled Halo Studios and halved Age of Empires developer World's Edge as well…

GTA 6 $400 Collector’s Edition Comes With Everything Except The Game

Rockstar Games has officially confirmed a $400 Grand Theft Auto 6 collector's edition, which doesn't include the game. The developer says The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection is inspired by Leonida’s hit TV show, Macca the Gator, and it's now available to preorder. It'll launch on November 19, the same day as GTA 6. Here's a closer look at what $400 gets you: The Goodtime State – Vice…

Bethesda say new underlings Obsidian will retain their "distinct" creative identity, despite no longer being as free to work on their own creatively distinct series

Obsidian will remain a "distinct" Obsidian with their own "creative identity and strengths", despite no longer operating independently of fellow Xbox-owned RPG makers Bethesda. That's according to Jill Braff, president of Bethesda and Microsoft's casual games division, in a memo sent to staff at the former following this week's layoffs and reorganising of studios at Xbox…

Meta’s $1,300 VR Glasses Could Be The Most Expensive Way To Play Xbox Games

For years, Meta has had one of the best entry-level virtual reality headsets with the Quest 3 and its slightly lower-specced successor, the Quest 3S. The VR hardware packs a punch, but if you're looking for an even lighter option, the company's new VR glasses could catch your attention. Essentially a Quest 3 that's designed to be easier to carry around, the Meta VR Glasses also come equipped with…

Discord Begins Rolling Out Age Verification–And A Sponsorship With FanDuel

Discord has officially begun rolling out age-verification measures as of today. The company first announced age verification--and, subsequently, limits placed on accounts of those under 18--back in February of this year, but delayed a full implementation until just recently. According to the official announcement blog post, this delay was done in order to include more age-assurance options…