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Alien: Isolation 2 devs commit to a physical edition: "Staying true to the analogue nature of Alien is one of our pillars"
Developers at Creative Assembly have confirmed that Alien: Isolation 2 will receive a physical edition, emphasizing its commitment to the analogue nature of the Alien franchise. The sequel will feature a more intelligent Xenomorph and expanded level design, including new exterior hunting grounds. The announcement comes amidst Sony's plans to end new PlayStation disc production in 2028, raising concerns about future physical releases.
The xenomorph will hear your noises through your mic in Alien: Isolation 2
Alien: Isolation 2 will feature a microphone mechanic where the xenomorph can detect player noises, including breathing and voice, to locate them. This feature was confirmed by developers at Creative Assembly during a Q&A session with Sega. The game is also confirmed to receive a physical release.
Vote now: 8 games remain in our scariest games bracket
PC Gamer is running a bracket to determine the scariest PC games, with readers voting to narrow down the field. The current round features eight remaining titles, including popular choices like Alien: Isolation, Dead Space, and Amnesia: The Dark Descent, which all won their previous matchups by significant margins.
Vote for the scariest game of all time: Round 1
PC Gamer is hosting a bracket-style tournament to determine the scariest PC game of all time. Readers nominated games, and the top 16 have been seeded into head-to-head matchups. Voting for the first round concludes on Wednesday, October 28, with subsequent rounds narrowing the field until a winner is revealed on Saturday.
What to play this Halloween, plus last-minute costume ideas and spooky movie recommendations
This article provides recommendations for games, movies, and last-minute costume ideas for Halloween. It highlights various horror game deals and lesser-known titles, alongside spooky film suggestions and creative costume concepts.
Shogun 2 – Complete Edition was "not a Creative Assembly developed game," says Total War VP after it was pulled amid generative AI concerns
Creative Assembly has addressed the removal of Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale due to concerns over generative AI usage. Vice president Roger Collum clarified that the game was not developed internally and was not subject to the same quality assurance, stating that the company does not use generative AI for assets and demands the same from external developers. The situation is under investigation, and Creative Assembly aims to regain player trust.
Creative Assembly exec pins the blame for the Shogun 2 remaster mess on someone else: 'This was not a Creative…
Creative Assembly's Vice President Roger Collum stated that the poorly received Total War: Shogun 2 remaster was not developed internally and was not subject to the studio's usual quality assurance. While acknowledging Creative Assembly's ultimate responsibility for the franchise, Collum indicated that an external studio, identified as Mataboo, was primarily responsible for the game's issues, including alleged use of generative AI. Fans remain critical, arguing Creative Assembly should still be held accountable for the product bearing their name.
Creative Assembly Discusses the Shogun 2: Complete Edition Mess, Promises Next Steps
Creative Assembly has released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding the AI in the recently released Shogun 2: Complete Edition. The developer acknowledges the issues and promises to outline future steps to rectify the situation.
I've played 2 of Dawn of War 4's campaigns, and they're everything I hoped they'd be
The author has played two campaigns, Orks and Adeptus Mechanicus, for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 and is highly impressed, alleviating fears stemming from Dawn of War 3. Both campaigns offer distinct experiences with unique missions and characters, featuring engaging mechanics like wargear customization and a robust cover system.
Sega pulls Total War Shogun 2 Complete Edition and returns the original title after furious fan backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and reinstated the original 2011 title following intense fan backlash. Players criticized the remaster for its use of generative AI in visuals, reported bugs, and poor performance. The companies acknowledged the issues and are investigating improvements for the Complete Edition's eventual return.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remaster rumoured, with leaker insisting it's not a remake
A leaker claims a remaster of the 2004 RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is in development, emphasizing it is not a remake. Separately, Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to player dissatisfaction, with many suspecting AI issues are the cause.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale amid AI accusations, admitting it has "fallen short"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to quality issues, admitting it has "fallen short" of player and developer expectations. While the statement does not explicitly mention AI, fans suspect its use is the cause of the problems, leading to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam. The companies are working to address the issues and return the game to sale.
Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition tas bort från butikerna
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from digital storefronts due to significant technical issues and player backlash, including AI-generated graphical glitches. The companies acknowledged the "current experience is not what it should be" and will temporarily re-release the original Total War: Shogun 2 while they work to fix the "Complete Edition."
Sega and Creative Assembly remove Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale as it "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale due to overwhelmingly negative player reviews citing AI upscaling and performance issues. The companies acknowledged the remaster "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards" and are working to address the problems and reinstate the original game.
Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Pulled From Sale After Negative Response
Sega has pulled Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale after a negative community response to issues including performance problems, bugs, and the use of AI-generated artwork. The company acknowledged the problems and stated that previous versions of the game would be reinstated until the issues are resolved.
Sega apologizes for & delists Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition amid player backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have apologized and delisted Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from Steam following significant player backlash. The issues cited include bugs, quality-of-life problems, and alleged use of generative AI. The original version of the game will be reinstated, with the Complete Edition under investigation for a potential future release.
Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Graphics
Sega and Creative Assembly have withdrawn the remastered version of Total War: Shogun 2 from sale due to significant player backlash over its AI-upscaled graphics and numerous bugs. The company has replaced it with the original 2011 version, acknowledging that the "Complete Edition" fell short of expectations. The game currently holds an overwhelmingly negative rating on Steam.
The Shogun 2 remaster is so bad, Sega is removing it from sale and bringing back the original
Sega is removing the recently released Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to numerous bugs and player complaints, including accusations of undisclosed generative AI use. The company plans to reinstate the original version of Total War: Shogun 2 while investigating the issues with the remaster. This decision reflects poorly on developer Creative Assembly, especially following the success of their Total War: Warhammer expansions.
Sega Pulls Disastrous Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster From Sale Following Backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed the Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from Steam due to widespread complaints regarding its quality. The "Complete Edition" was pulled following significant backlash from players.
"Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards", Sega say as they pull it from stores and restore the original
Sega and Creative Assembly are removing Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to widespread player complaints and admitted quality issues. The companies will investigate the problems, which include accusations of undisclosed generative AI use for art assets, and will reinstate the original version of the game for purchase while they work on improvements.
