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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director defends DLSS 5: 'No way haters will stop this'
Daniel Vávra, director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has defended Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology against criticism, calling it a significant advancement. Despite controversy surrounding AI upscaling and its potential impact on artistic intent, Vávra believes the technology can be fine-tuned by developers. The article also touches upon Vávra's past controversial statements and the evolving representation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
These are my 20 RPG freak pick must-plays for $10 or less in the Steam Spring Sale
This guide highlights over 20 role-playing games available for $10 or less during the Steam Spring Sale, focusing on less obvious but highly recommended titles. It includes games like Arx Fatalis, Deus Ex: Invisible War, and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, detailing their developers, release years, and unique selling points.
Saturday Consolidation
Warhorse Studios has released a next-generation update for their game Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The update aims to improve the game's performance and visuals on current-generation consoles.
Hades II and Date Everything leading the charge at the 2026 Gayming Awards nominations
Hades II and Date Everything! lead the nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards, with each title receiving three nods. The awards celebrate games representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Other nominated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong and South of Midnight.
Hades 2 and Date Everything lead Gayming Awards 2026 nominations
The nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards have been revealed, with Hades 2 and Date Everything leading with three nominations each. Hades 2 is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on June 8, 2026, and will be hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
The winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Spring is here, and so are these Game Pass bangers: What’s new on Xbox Game Pass in March to keep you indoors that bit longer
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in March, including Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Planet of Lana II. These games will be available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with specific tier availability noted for each.
Heroic madlad is working multiplayer into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and the brass ring of the whole thing is…
A modder named Marczuk Michał is developing an experimental multiplayer mod for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, allowing players to see each other as ghost NPCs. The mod is in early stages but already features animating player models with synced animations and equipment. Future plans include adding multiplayer dice games.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance director steps away from game development
Daniel Vavra, director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is stepping away from game development after a 14-year tenure at Warhorse Studios to focus on a film adaptation of the game. While no longer involved in daily development, Vavra will remain connected to Warhorse Studios in a broader capacity, potentially as a transmedia director. The studio is actively pursuing film production with a draft script and interest from the film industry.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance's Daniel Vavra Steps Down to Make Movie
Daniel Vavra, creative director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is stepping down from his role at Warhorse Studios to focus on making a movie based on the game series. CEO Martin Frývaldský confirmed discussions about film adaptations have been ongoing, and negotiations are currently underway. The Kingdom Come: Deliverance franchise has achieved significant sales success.
Embracer sales decline 26% to $1.3bn during first nine months of fiscal year
Embracer Group reported a 26% decline in net sales to $1.3 billion for the first nine months of its fiscal year, ending December 31, 2025. Despite the overall decrease, CEO Phil Rogers described the third quarter as a "clear improvement" due to the performance of core intellectual properties like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Dead Island. The company anticipates a significant profitability and cash generation inflection point in fiscal year 2026/27 with a pipeline of major releases.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairman
Several key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.
The best RPGs 2026: pick a role
This article ranks the best Role-Playing Games available on PC, highlighting titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring for their immersive worlds and engaging gameplay. It also touches upon upcoming RPGs such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fable, promising continued innovation in the genre.
