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Phantom Blade Zero's Metacritic score beats out Onimusha and Nioh 3 as one of the top action games this year
Phantom Blade Zero has debuted with a Metacritic score of 88, positioning it as one of the year's top-rated action games and surpassing titles like Nioh 3 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The game received high praise, including four-and-a-half stars from GamesRadar+, for its smooth and engaging combat.
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Report: Payment for some TheGamer staff now tied to per-article sessions
Valnet, the parent company of TheGamer, has reportedly shifted its payment structure for some staff from flat rates to a per-article session model. This new system means writers may not be paid if their articles do not reach a minimum viewership threshold, leading to concerns of "soft layoffs" and drastic pay cuts.
