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Apex Legends' next event is a crossover with Street Fighter 6
Apex Legends is collaborating with Street Fighter 6 in a new in-game event titled 'Apex Legends vs. Street Fighter 6.' The event will feature a remixed Olympus map with Street Fighter elements, a new game mode called Apex KO where players select fighters with unique abilities, and new cosmetic items. The collaboration is set to begin on Tuesday, September 22.
What we've been playing - "Well this is embarrassing, we're wearing the same outfit!"
Several team members share their current gaming experiences. Connor and Chris are enjoying the tactical gameplay of Star Wars: Zero Company on PlayStation 5 and PC respectively, despite some bugs and performance issues. Dom is revisiting Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, finding it easier on a second playthrough, while Matt is giving FromSoftware's Nightreign another chance, slowly adapting to its fast pace.
Star Wars Zero Company Review – Built on Hope
Star Wars Zero Company successfully captures the XCOM feel while evolving its tactical turn-based formula. Despite some graphical issues on PlayStation 5 and a slow-starting story, the game offers satisfying combat mechanics, engaging character progression through Bonds, and a solid Star Wars atmosphere.
Star Wars Zero Company Developers Were Furloughed Before The Game Even Released
A significant portion of the development team for Star Wars Zero Company at Bit Reactor was furloughed before the game's August 28 release, with sources indicating around 80% of the team was impacted. The studio operated on a tight $50 million budget, and co-founders are involved in a lawsuit alleging mismanagement and wrongful termination.
"Most" of the developers behind critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed ahead of launch
The majority of developers behind the critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed weeks before its launch due to an ownership dispute between Bit Reactor's co-founders. This has led to a significant portion of the staff being placed on unpaid leave, with a skeleton crew remaining to address bugs. While the studio hopes to rehire staff, the ongoing legal battle over company ownership casts doubt on the future.
Respawn Monday #14: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta and My Return to Rainbow Six Siege — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author discusses their recent gaming experiences, including the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta and a return to Rainbow Six Siege. While finding Modern Warfare 4 to be a familiar but unexciting entry in the franchise, they rediscovered their passion for the strategic depth of Rainbow Six Siege.
New Star Wars PS5 Game Becomes Instant Hit on PlayStation Store
Star Wars Zero Company, a new turn-based tactics game developed by Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, has become an instant hit on the PlayStation Store. The game, published by Electronic Arts, received strong critical and player reception, achieving a Metacritic score of 85/100 and 4.6/5 stars on the PS Store within days of its $59.99 release.
Star Wars Zero Company understands that Star Wars games should feel less like the movies and more like the toys
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game from EA, Bit Reactor, and Respawn Entertainment, is drawing praise for its ability to capture the feel of playing with Star Wars toys rather than just replicating movie scenes. The game's structure, pacing, and focus on small-scale skirmishes are highlighted as key elements contributing to this unique, toylike experience, reminiscent of classic XCOM gameplay.
Star Wars Zero Company review: XCOM on easy mode
Star Wars Zero Company offers a polished turn-based tactical experience with a compelling narrative, though its combat complexity and mission variety could be improved. Developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, the game draws heavily from the XCOM series, featuring a familiar base-building and squad management loop. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the simplified mechanics and unbalanced classes may require players to increase the difficulty for a greater challenge.
Star Wars Zero Company review - XCOM wins the Clone Wars
Star Wars Zero Company is a highly successful blend of turn-based strategy and engaging storytelling, developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment. It offers a nuanced combat system and memorable characters, though its core mechanics are similar to XCOM and its strategic layer is simplified. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Star Wars Zero Company review: "XCOM with lightsabers is a sweet deal for a tactics diehard like me"
Star Wars Zero Company offers a high-production value take on the tactics genre, blending XCOM-like gameplay with a Star Wars theme. While it doesn't significantly innovate on the formula, its presentation, characters, and the persistent threat of permadeath create a compelling experience, despite some lingering bugs.
Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game
Star Wars Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game and a stunning debut for developer Bit Reactor. The game blends XCOM-like squad tactics with lavish production values, action game-style exploration, and a compelling narrative set during the High Republic era. It offers deep RPG buildcrafting and challenging missions, though it is not currently playable on Steam Deck.
Apex Legends is getting 'fatal error' crashes with RX 9070 XT GPUs, but there is a workaround
Apex Legends is experiencing fatal error crashes for players using the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. A temporary workaround involves rolling back the AMD graphics driver to version 26.7.1 or adding specific commands to the game's Steam launch options to disable bindless rendering.
The secret to making a good Star Wars game is to do less - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that successful Star Wars games succeed by focusing on a single core fantasy rather than trying to include every possible element of the universe. Games like TIE Fighter, Republic Commando, and Jedi: Fallen Order are highlighted for their focused design, while others are criticized for becoming unfocused "catalogues" of features. The author suggests that future Star Wars games should prioritize a clear identity and developer confidence in saying 'no' to extraneous features.
Cal Kestis Is Star Wars’ True Luke Skywalker Successor — And His Trilogy Is Almost Complete
This article argues that Cal Kestis, the protagonist of the Star Wars Jedi series, is the true successor to Luke Skywalker's legacy. It posits that the Star Wars Jedi trilogy, developed by Respawn Entertainment, is shaping up to be a perfect Star Wars narrative due to its character-driven story and nuanced exploration of themes, surpassing other film trilogies in its cohesive storytelling.
Star Wars Zero Company interview – ‘we finally brought this genre to new people'
Developers from Bit Reactor, including directors Greg Foertsch and James Brawley, discuss their upcoming turn-based strategy game Star Wars Zero Company. Having previously worked on the XCOM series at Firaxis Games, they aim to blend authentic Star Wars storytelling with deep tactical gameplay, making the genre more accessible to a wider audience. The interview also touches on design choices, narrative integration, and the challenges of adapting beloved IPs.
"Time will tell": Bit Reactor talk queerness in Star Wars: Zero Company and whether they'll keep working with Saudi-owned EA
Bit Reactor discusses the inclusion of queer representation in their upcoming game Star Wars: Zero Company, noting the player's ability to define their character's identity. The article also explores concerns surrounding Electronic Arts' recent acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium, questioning the potential impact on games with progressive themes.
Star Wars Zero Company hands-on preview – XCOM fights the Clone Wars
Star Wars: Zero Company is a new turn-based strategy game developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, featuring gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. Set during the Clone Wars, players command a mercenary group undertaking missions for the Republic. The game will be released on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
We won't get "the next FromSoftware" or "another Remedy or Larian" at this rate, warns veteran…
Veteran game developer Xalavier Nelson Jr. warns that industry consolidation and financial uncertainty are preventing new studios like Larian or Remedy from emerging. He argues that the current environment, exacerbated by issues like rising console prices due to AI-driven RAM shortages, stunts the growth of developers and limits their ability to practice and refine their craft over decades. Nelson Jr. emphasizes the need for audiences to actively support and evangelize the games and creators they love to foster a healthier development ecosystem.
Apex Legends: Marked makes Bloodhound a more lethal hunter
Apex Legends Season 30, titled Marked, will feature a significant rework for the character Bloodhound, transforming him into a more aggressive hunter. The update also includes smaller adjustments for Loba and Rampart, map changes to World's Edge with new points of interest, and new Corrupted Attachments. The season is set to launch on August 4.
