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Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
Unbound is Shinji Mikami's new studio, and it's developing an "original IP" triple-A project
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has launched a new independent studio named Unbound, which is developing an original triple-A project. The studio, established in late 2022 and operational since May 2023, currently has around 50 employees with plans to expand to 150. The team is targeting high-end consumer games for platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC.
PROBABLYMONSTERS EXPANDS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE ITS NEXT PHASE OF PORTFOLIO AND PUBLISHING GROWTH
Independent video game company ProbablyMonsters has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jonathan Lander as Chief Publishing Officer, David Reid as Chief Marketing Officer, and Mark Subotnick as Chief Product Officer. These additions reinforce the company's integrated development and publishing strategy as it scales its portfolio of original titles.
Dynamic pricing is creeping into video games as Sony experiments on PS5
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly experimenting with dynamic pricing for over 150 games on the PlayStation Store across 68 regions. This pricing strategy allows for price adjustments based on demand, supply, and user data, with discounts ranging from 5% to 17.6%. The experiment excludes the US and Japan, possibly due to stricter regulations, and affects both first-party titles like God Of War Ragnarök and third-party games.
“He doesn’t have a heart, but he has heartstrings”: The making of Nick Valentine, Fallout’s best-loved companio
This article delves into the creation of Nick Valentine, a beloved companion in Fallout 4, highlighting the inspirations drawn from Boston's criminal underworld and film noir. Developer Emil Pagliarulo discusses how Nick's character embodies hope and self-awareness amidst the game's themes of paranoia and societal rebuilding. The piece also touches on the voice performance of Stephen Russell and the character's enduring popularity, including his role in the Far Harbor DLC.
MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battle
This week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
Concord and Highguard show that even Fortnite would struggle with its 1.0 version today
The article discusses how games like Concord and Highguard, despite their struggles, highlight the challenges even a massive title like Fortnite would face with its initial 1.0 version today. It contrasts Fortnite's evolution from Save The World to its Battle Royale success with the comebacks of Rainbow Six Siege and the continued support for Quake Champions, questioning whether modern publishers would show similar restraint.
A "new franchise within the God of War universe" is seemingly in development at Santa Monica Studio
Evidence suggests Santa Monica Studio is developing a new franchise within the God of War universe, based on a since-deleted LinkedIn post by a former senior writer. The post detailed contributions to narrative, character development, and lore expansion for the acclaimed IP. This project could potentially be a live-service game or something entirely new, possibly timed with the upcoming Amazon Prime Video God of War series.
Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 Later This Month
Xbox has announced that Compulsion Games' action-adventure title, South of Midnight, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31, 2026. The game was originally released for Xbox Series X|S in April 2025 and was also announced for PlayStation 5. Bethesda also recently released Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory
Despite recent reports and speculation, Xbox is not ending but is entering a critical rebuilding phase. To regain its former glory, the platform needs to focus on three key areas: successfully launching its next-generation 'Project Helix' hardware, consistently delivering high-quality games from its studios, and rebuilding its community culture by reintroducing personality and prioritizing game preservation.
Massive Skyrim mod Lordbound is now semi-canon, thanks to a new Bethesda-approved expansion from its devs
The popular Skyrim mod Lordbound has become semi-canon through a new DLC-sized expansion called Legacy of Orsinium, developed by two of the original modders and approved by Bethesda. This expansion, released via Bethesda's Creations initiative, incorporates lore from Lordbound and was funded by the modders' own indie game studio, Veelpoot, allowing them to pay some of the original Lordbound developers.
12 Massive Upcoming Games That Could Completely Dominate Gaming | Invision Game Community
The gaming industry is poised for a significant shift with a dozen highly anticipated titles expected to dominate player attention. These upcoming releases, from long-awaited sequels like Grand Theft Auto VI to new projects from acclaimed studios, span various genres including RPGs, open-world adventures, and survival games. If these games meet expectations, they could redefine the gaming landscape for years to come.
Captain Obvious time: The Fallout TV series has massively increased game sales, even for the '90s originals
The Fallout TV series has significantly boosted sales and player counts across the entire Fallout franchise, including original titles from the 1990s. Data from G2A.com and SteamDB shows player numbers for games like Fallout 4 increasing tenfold following the show's premiere and subsequent seasons. This sustained interest indicates the series has successfully attracted a new, permanent audience to the games.
Modiphius Entertainment Brings Fascist Murder to Table With Wolfenstein: The Roleplaying Game
Modiphius Entertainment is developing an official tabletop roleplaying game based on the Wolfenstein franchise, titled Wolfenstein: The Roleplaying Game. The game will utilize Modiphius' 2d20 system and focus on the narrative and setting of the more recent Machine Games titles, Wolfenstein: The New Order and Wolfenstein: The New Colossus. Crowdfunding for the TTRPG is planned for Fall 2026.
