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I attended a Tomb Raider and Horizon developer's boss design masterclass and came away both weary and enchantedPrincipal gameplay designer Marcin Matuszczyk, formerly of Guerrilla Games and Nixxes Software, shared insights on boss battle design at Digital Dragons. He broke down boss encounters into stages: Introduction, Escalation, Midpoint Twist, Climax, and Resolution, emphasizing clear 'tells' for player attacks and learning opportunities. Matuszczyk also touched on the design challenges of multiplayer boss fights and the inspiration drawn from animals for Horizon Forbidden West's bots.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 adds Spider-Man: Brand New Day-inspired ‘Fresh Start Suit’ on July 28Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and Nixxes Software are releasing a free update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on July 28, adding the 'Fresh Start Suit' inspired by the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and PC, with the movie set to release on July 31.
HELLDIVERS 2 is getting multiple upscaling modes, VRR, VRS and other tech improvementsArrowhead Game Studios, in collaboration with Nixxes, is releasing a technical update for HELLDIVERS 2 on May 27th, focusing on stability, latency reduction, and advanced upscaling technologies. The update will bring support for FSR, DLSS, XeSS, Variable Refresh Rate, Variable Rate Shading, Dynamic Resolution Scaling, NVIDIA Reflex, and AMD Anti-Lag 2 to PC players. A further tech-focused update is planned for summer.
Saros: gameplay modifiers, accessibility options, and more detailedHousemarque announced that Saros will launch on April 30 for PlayStation 5, featuring gameplay modifiers and accessibility options. The game emphasizes "bullet ballet" action with a dark sci-fi narrative and a challenging yet adjustable experience. Collaborations with graphic novelist Ram V and various studios contributed to the game's world and characters.
Saros’s Narrative Team Worked With an Eisner Award-Winning Comics AuthorHousemarque is highlighting the external studios and creatives involved in the development of Saros, including Eisner Award-winning comics writer Ramnarayan Venkatesan, who collaborated on the game's characters and world. The article also details gameplay modifiers, accessibility features confirmed for post-launch, and early access for Deluxe Edition owners on PlayStation 5.
Death Stranding 2 patch 1.4 should make it look better on lower settingsNixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS have released patch 1.4 for the PC version of Death Stranding 2, introducing several improvements to graphics and stability. The update enhances image quality for textures on lower settings, expands sharpness control for upscaling, and fixes various bugs, including issues with water appearance and vignetting in Frame Generation.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Now Steam Deck Verified Thanks to Latest UpdateKojima Productions has released an update for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC, achieving Steam Deck Verified status. This update includes performance optimizations, fixes for sniper rifle scope frame rate drops, and general stability improvements. The game was previously released on PlayStation 5 and later on PC, where it saw a strong debut.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC Review – A Phenomenal PortThe PC port of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a phenomenal release, offering extensive graphical options and compatibility with upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR. The game runs smoothly on mid-range hardware, maintaining over 100 FPS at 1440p, and visually surpasses the PlayStation 5 version. While FSR 3 implementation can cause minor blurriness in foliage, the overall experience is enhanced by excellent controller support and additional PC-specific features like ultrawide support and VR training.
Death Stranding 2 details new PC and PS5 features with stunning launch trailer as Steam build leaks ahead of launchKojima Productions has detailed new features for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ahead of its PC launch, including DLSS, FSR, XeSS upscaling, frame generation, and super-ultrawide support. The PlayStation 5 version also receives content updates like a "to the wilder" mode and new fieldware. The PC port has reportedly leaked and been pirated due to a Steam build error.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Update Adds New Difficulty, Boss Rematches, and More on PS5 and PCA free update for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will launch alongside the PC version, adding new challenges and rewards to both platforms. The update includes a new 'To The Wilder' difficulty mode, replayable boss fights, new items, and live-action cutscenes. The PC version will also feature technical upgrades like unlocked frame rates and ultrawide display support.
A Big Shift For PlayStation Could Be Bad News For One Of Its Best StudiosSony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, potentially impacting its acquisition Nixxes, a studio known for its high-quality PC ports of PlayStation titles. This shift mirrors past issues with other acquired studios like Bluepoint Games, raising concerns about Nixxes' future role within Sony's first-party development structure.
Death Stranding 2 PC Specs Need a Pretty Beefy Rig for 4K and 60fpsSony and Nixxes have revealed the PC system requirements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, ahead of its March PC release. The specifications detail hardware needed for various presets, including a Very High setting for 4K resolution at 60fps, which requires an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and an Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. The game is already available on PlayStation 5.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working OnSony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.