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RPG That Earned Over A Million Dollars On Kickstarter In 2013 Provides First Update In Seven Years: ‘Aiming To Finish Production At The End Of 2031’

The long wait for Project Phoenix continues...

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This action RPG's more-with-more-on-top excess is as fun as expansion design gets

Special effects go off like fireworks, my screen a constant blur of colour. Gushes of golden numbers—some of them in the millions—accompany every sword swing and magical burst. AoE patterns light up the floor, warning me about the maelstrom I'll soon have to dodge my way through. And while all of this is going on my pa...

1 month ago 👁 8
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The Palworld TCG Is Here, And Its Promising Potential Is Clear

When I first heard that Palworld is getting its own trading card game, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. The highly popular monster-collecting video game does seem like a great fit for it, though, and I’ve got plenty of space on my table right alongside my collection of TCGs. By the time I was offered the chance to ta...

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Anime RNG Defense codes (July 2026)

If you keep dying to wave three, you need our Anime RNG Defense codes. These handy codes can get you tons of crystals to upgrade your units without spending any Robux. Take your Luffy, Jojo, and Sailor Moon units from chud to chad in just a few clicks. We look for new Anime RNG Defense [...]

1 month ago 👁 25
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IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy following end of Xbox deal, shuts down Istanbul studio and lays off developers "to find a new balance"

It's one of those weeks. After Xbox pulling out of a publishing and funding deal for Project Fantasy - IO Interactive's next game - the developer has regained full control of the IP and funding. That, however, means it's readjusting its business to accommodate the ambitious RPG as well as future projects. Read more

1 month ago 👁 29
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SAND: Raiders of Sophie - Top PvP Weapons Guide

In SAND: Raiders of Sophie, knowing which weapons to use is as challenging as learning how to control your Trampler. As these are not precisely modern weapons, but early 20th-century revolvers, carbines, shotguns, and rifles, their handling is not especially good either.

1 month ago 👁 13
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After split with Xbox, Hitman developer IO will "continue to develop" Project Fantasy independently, but they're closing their Istanbul Studio

Last week brought the news that Xbox had dropped their support for Project Fantasy the, er, fantasy project in development at IO Interactive. The Hitman maker announced they would remain "100% committed" to the game, and ensure "This wonderful universe will see the light of day", but they also acknowledged that there w...

1 month ago 👁 27
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Former Halo Dev Says Gaming Execs ‘Live On Different Planes Of Reality’

According to Dan Callan, former Xbox lead Don Mattrick wanted a real-money auction house added to Halo 4

1 month ago 👁 9
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Elder Scrolls Online's Devs Unsure How It Can "Continue To Function" After Layoffs

Recently, it's been reported that Xbox isn't happy with how long it's taken to get a new Elder Scrolls game. This surfaced again after the latest layoffs, with the company said to be pivoting ZeniMax and Bethesda's focus onto core IPs, like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

1 month ago 👁 10
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Bernie Sanders Officially Comments on Xbox Layoffs

Vermont Senator and self-described democratic socialist Bernie Sanders has weighed in on Microsoft's recent Xbox layoffs, pointing to the company's profits, executive compensation, and Xbox hardware price increases in response to the cuts. Whether Sanders is fully accounting for broader factors affecting the gaming ind...

1 month ago 👁 13
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"I know how devastating it is, and my heart's with all of you": Doom's John Romero responds to id Software reportedly losing half their team

Xbox aren't closing or selling off Doom developers id Software as part of their latest business teardown, but they are reportedly laying off around half the studio, with swinging cuts aimed at id's legendary technology team in particular. Even as out-going staff fulminate about the situation, studio co-founder John Rom...

1 month ago 👁 23
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My Hero Academia: 8 Strongest Retired Heroes, Ranked

The passing of the torch is a bittersweet event in every hero's life inMy Hero Academia. There comes a point when even the most powerful heroes, including All Might, can't escape the effects of time. Inevitably, these characters' aging bodies could no longer withstand their countless injuries from years of confronting...

1 month ago 👁 7