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14 years ago we published our Elder Scrolls 6 wishlist, and honestly? It still holds up
This article revisits a 2012 PC Gamer wishlist for The Elder Scrolls VI, noting how many of its predictions and desires still hold relevance 14 years later. It discusses potential features like returning to the Iliac Bay, exploring Akavir, and incorporating deeper NPC reactivity and companion systems, comparing them to elements found in Bethesda's later titles like Fallout 4 and Starfield.
Fyra FZHS-spel har deadline – gissa innan midnatt
Four games have upcoming deadlines for voting on FZ High Score: Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Thick as Thieves, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Players must submit their score predictions before midnight. The article also mentions other games with upcoming deadlines and provides links to rules and past results.
Rena rånet! Thick as Thieves blir tokbilligt
The stealth action game Thick as Thieves, led by Warren Spector, will launch on May 20th for $5. Initially planned as PvPvE, the game now features a solo or two-player co-op experience with distinct character abilities. It will be available on Steam and Epic Games Store, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions planned.
The Thick as Thieves campaign will be 'at least four hours' in length, which is pretty short, but on the upside it's a whole lot cheaper than I ever would've guessed
Otherside Entertainment announced that their upcoming stealth heist game, Thick as Thieves, will launch on May 20 for PC at a price of $5. The initial campaign is expected to be at least four hours long and will serve as an introduction to the game's world. The developers, including industry veterans Paul Neurath and Warren Spector, aim to attract players with the low price point and gather feedback for future content development.
The classic Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri from 1996 has a surprise update from Nightdive Studios
Nightdive Studios has released a surprise update for the 1996 classic Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri, originally developed by Looking Glass Studios. The update includes a new all-in-one launcher, replaces DOSBox with DOSBox Staging, adds cloud save support, and ensures compatibility with macOS Intel and Apple Silicon. This update aims to bring the game up to modern standards without a full remake.
Fantasy heist sim Project Shadowglass is even more inspired by Thief than I had realised, as a new trailer shows off water arrows, blackjack knockouts, and authentically sloppy swordfighting
A new trailer for the fantasy heist game Project Shadowglass reveals deep inspiration from Thief: The Dark Project, showcasing mechanics like water arrows and blackjack knockouts. Developed by Starhelm Studios, the game features open-ended levels, simulated 3D audio, and a planning stage for heists. While still in early development with no release date, a demo is planned for later this year.
Fallout 3 lead Emil Pagliarulo tried to stuff it to the gills with Deus Ex DNA: 'As much immersive sim as was…
Fallout 3 lead designer Emil Pagliarulo aimed to incorporate as many immersive sim elements as possible, drawing heavy inspiration from Deus Ex. He discussed how the team supported diverse playstyles and mechanics like the limb damage system, which was directly influenced by Deus Ex. Pagliarulo noted that this design DNA has spread to studios like Arkane, who also have roots in immersive sim development.
Meet the man who stuffed as much Deus Ex into Fallout 3 as was "humanly possible"
Emil Pagliarulo, lead designer and writer for Fallout 3, discusses the significant influence of Deus Ex on his design philosophy for the game. He aimed to incorporate as much immersive sim gameplay as possible, particularly focusing on enhancing stealth mechanics and emergent consequences, drawing parallels to his work on earlier titles like Thief II: The Metal Age.
