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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 will happen to video games under Skydance?
The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will significantly impact the video game industry, potentially leading to layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations. While studios like NetherRealm and Avalanche may be relatively safe due to successful IPs, Rocksteady faces uncertainty after the poor reception of Suicide Squad. The consolidation of major IPs under Skydance presents both creative opportunities and business challenges.
Shadow Of War And All Of Its DLC Is 92% Off, So Now’s Your Chance To Ruin Sauron’s Day
Middle-earth: Shadow of War, an action RPG known for its innovative Nemesis System, is currently available with all its DLC for under $5 on Steam. The game, which takes place after Shadow of Mordor, allows players to build their own orc armies and conquer fortresses in Middle-earth.
Middle-Earth: Shadow Bundle Switch 2 Review – Still Addictive
This review praises Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War for their innovative Nemesis System and engaging open-world gameplay, finding them still addictive on the Nintendo Switch 2. The port delivers smooth performance in both docked and handheld modes, making the experience enjoyable on the go.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailers
Launch trailers have been released for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch. These titles mark the first time the games are available on a Nintendo platform, featuring dynamic gameplay and the innovative Nemesis System.
The Industrial Revolution is the reason RPGs have area-of-effect spells: A PC Gamer Causality Chain™
This article traces the historical origins of area-of-effect spells in role-playing games, linking their development to the Industrial Revolution. It explores how concepts from J.R.R. Tolkien's works and early tabletop wargames like Leonard Patt's Rules for Middle Earth influenced the implementation of these spells in early video games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Telengard.
More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Revealed, And They’re Great
Aspyr Media announced that Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's Game of the Year edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War's definitive edition are coming to Nintendo Switch on September 30 as the Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle for $70. These re-releases include all DLC content. Aspyr previously re-released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North and plans more.
Beloved cockney-orc Lord of the Rings games Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War finally make their way to Switch 2
The acclaimed Lord of the Rings games Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War, featuring the innovative Nemesis system, are now available on Nintendo Switch. Both titles include all previously released DLC and are offered in a bundle by converter Aspyr. The article also notes the closure of developer Monolith Productions and the cancellation of its Wonder Woman game.
Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle utannonserat till Switch 2
Warner Bros. has announced the Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle for Nintendo Switch, which includes Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition. The bundle, featuring the acclaimed Nemesis System, is set to release on September 30th.
Triple-A vets and accessibility experts launch new game dev co-op: Raze and Rebuild Studio
Veteran game developers and accessibility experts have launched Raze and Rebuild Studio, a new worker-owned cooperative. The studio aims to address industry layoffs and create games with impact, focusing on real-world experiences and accessibility in both development and gameplay. They are currently developing their debut project without external funding, seeking grants and partners.
A dev tried to warn WB Games not to launch Lord of the Rings: War in the North 10 days before Skyrim, but was…
A former WB Games developer revealed he advised against releasing The Lord of the Rings: War in the North just 10 days before The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim in 2011, but his warning was ignored. The game, now re-released as a Legacy Edition, received a "Very Positive" rating on Steam despite its initial poor reception, which was partly attributed to the overwhelming competition from Skyrim and a weak marketing campaign.
Skyrim eclipsed Lord of the Rings: War in the North's launch 15 years ago, so the WB Games lead who "argued vociferously" against the release is happy to see it get a second shot
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North has been re-released by publisher Aspyr, allowing it a second chance after its original launch 15 years ago. Christian Allen, the original design director for WB Games, revealed he had argued against releasing the game so close to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's launch, fearing it would be overshadowed. The game, developed by Snowblind Studios, was a commercial disappointment at the time but is now available for players to experience without major competition.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition is Out Now With 4K/60 FPS Support
Aspyr Media has released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, featuring support for up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS. The updated version is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, offering hack-and-slash combat for up to three players, both locally and online. The game is currently discounted to $17.99 until August 25th.
Get F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn for Free
Steam is now offering F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn as free downloadable content for the first-person shooter F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. This DLC was originally released in September 2009.
I picked out 31 must-play games going for $5 or less in the Steam Summer Sale
This article highlights 31 must-play games available for $5 or less during the Steam Summer Sale. The curated list includes a variety of genres such as RPGs and first-person shooters, with many titles developed by well-known studios like Larian and BioWare.
What the heck are you playing at, games industry?
The article criticizes the recent surge in video game studio closures and layoffs, highlighting numerous studios shut down by major publishers like Ubisoft, EA, Embracer, Sony, and Microsoft. It questions the business strategies of these publishers, particularly Microsoft's handling of Ninja Theory and the high development cost of Xbox exclusives like Gears of War E-Day, while also pointing to the industry's pursuit of live services and infinite growth over sustainable development.
How a trio of Canadian modders stumbled into making an official Die Hard game: 'I've had projects disappear that had 10 times the promise that this did'
This article details the journey of Canadian modders Russ Bullock, Bryan Ekman, and Jay Holtslander as they transformed an unofficial Half-Life mod into the official Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza game. The founders of Piranha Games faced challenges with engine choices, creative differences, and the transition from modding to commercial development, ultimately leading to Holtslander's departure before the game's release.
The 15 best sci-fi survival horror video games you can play right now
This article lists and describes 15 of the best sci-fi survival horror video games available now on PC and consoles. The list includes titles like Alien: Isolation, System Shock 1 & 2, Dead Space, and Resident Evil 2, highlighting their unique atmospheres and gameplay mechanics.
Enduring advice for all game producers: Unlocking the Vault 2.0
Senior technical producer Shayna Moon of CD Projekt Red discusses the enduring relevance of Ruth Tomandl's 2013 GDC talk 'Production 101' for aspiring and current game producers. Moon highlights key advice on communication, team trust, and understanding the producer role, while also reflecting on how industry changes have impacted aspects like the QA to production pipeline and job security.
