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Lord Of The Rings MMO cancelled as Amazon explores ‘new game experience’
Amazon Games has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, which had been in development in various forms since 2019. While the MMO is scrapped, Amazon Games head Jeff Grattis stated the company is exploring a new game experience within Tolkien's world. This cancellation follows significant layoffs within Amazon's games division and the upcoming shutdown of their MMO New World.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Henry actor recorded voice lines just to prevent you from cheating
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa explained that Henry's voice lines when exiting photo mode are a deliberate design choice by Warhorse Studios to prevent players from using it to gain an unfair advantage in stealth sections. This feature ensures players cannot use the photo mode to scout ahead or look around corners without consequence.
10 Best RPGs on Steam to play in 2026
This article lists and describes ten of the best role-playing games available on Steam, suitable for playing in 2026. It highlights titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Disco Elysium, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Fallout: New Vegas, detailing their unique features, gameplay mechanics, and suitability for platforms like the Steam Deck.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Former Senior Game Designer Joins CD Projekt RED
CD Projekt RED has hired Zdeněk Glatz, the former Senior Game Designer and writer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as a Senior Open World Designer. Glatz spent eight years at Warhorse Studios. This move is part of CD Projekt RED's ongoing expansion of its development teams for upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
10 Best real-time combat RPGs if you don't like waiting your turn
This article lists and describes ten of the best real-time combat RPGs for players who prefer action over turn-based mechanics. The list includes titles like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, highlighting their unique combat systems and gameplay vibes. Each entry is evaluated based on its combat complexity, build customization, and overall player experience.
You're not paranoid—KCD2's devs gave Henry photo mode voicelines just to stop you abusing it for stealth…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa revealed that Henry's photo mode voice lines are intentionally designed to prevent players from using the feature for stealth. This detail is part of Warhorse Studios' philosophy of embracing emergent gameplay and quirky outcomes.
Yet another Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead joins CD Projekt Red as it juggles development on The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk…
CD Projekt Red has hired Zdeněk Glatz, a former senior designer and writer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as a senior open world designer. This follows a trend of CD Projekt Red acquiring talent from other studios, including developers from Baldur's Gate 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Glatz is expected to work on The Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2077.
If you've ever had your shoes stolen in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, that was apparently PC Gamer's fault,…
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa revealed that a PC Gamer article about players believing shoes were stolen in the original game inspired the implementation of a similar system in the sequel. NPCs will now steal items like shoes and caps if the player passes out drunk, a feature that was directly influenced by player reactions and media coverage.
Videogame 'beta versions' are anything but, says veteran RPG dev—real games are 'sh***y, sh***y, sh***y, sh***y, slightly less sh***y, and it skyrockets' at the end
Lead designer Prokop Jirsa of Warhorse Studios argues that public 'betas' for upcoming video games are misleading, as they are significantly more polished than internal alpha and beta builds. He highlights the long development times and the challenges of releasing polished games, referencing the development of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Warhorse Knows They May Lose Some Players Because Kingdom Come: Deliverance Is Intentionally Difficult, but That's What Makes It Special
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, acknowledges that the game's intentional difficulty may alienate some players. However, the studio believes this challenging design is a core part of what makes the series unique and special.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead designer says "friction is intentionally" in the RPG because when "you…
Lead designer Prokop Jirsa states that intentional 'friction' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, such as complex quest objectives and demanding minigames, is a core design philosophy. This approach aims to increase player satisfaction by making them feel they have overcome genuine difficulties, rather than removing challenges.
Warhorse's new creative director tells us why the secret sauce for Kingdom Come Deliverance is making things difficult for players: 'The usual answer is OK let's get rid of the friction—We don't work like that'
Warhorse Studios' creative director Prokop Jirsa discusses the studio's unique approach to game design, emphasizing overcoming player friction rather than eliminating it, a philosophy central to Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its sequel. Jirsa, who joined Warhorse as a designer with an economics background, highlights the studio's reliance on training junior staff and its focus on systemic gameplay. He also shares his cautious optimism regarding the integration of AI in game development, believing its impact will be more gradual than often predicted.
The 10 best RPGs on PS5 that are well worth playing in 2026
This article ranks the top 10 role-playing games available on the PlayStation 5, considering exclusives, current-gen upgrades, and overall performance. The list includes titles like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Elden Ring, highlighting their strengths and features on the console.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance has its own $180 perfume, and it's crucial you remember 'These are not distant notes, but fragments of a world you already know'
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind the RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has released a perfume inspired by in-game ingredients like sage, chamomile, and lavender. The fragrance, developed in collaboration with Kintsugi Perfumes, is priced at €156 (approximately $180) for 50ml.
The Official Kingdom Come Perfume Is Now Available For Purchase
Warhorse Studios has partnered with Kintsugi Perfumes to release an official Kingdom Come Eau de Parfum, inspired by the series' medieval setting and protagonist Henry of Skalitz. The perfume, featuring notes like apple, lavender, and leather, is available in the EU with plans for US shipping, and costs €156 for a full bottle or €8 for a tester. The studio also mentioned a Kingdom Come film is in development and that they are expanding the brand beyond video games.
Warhorse Studios opens up about AI and whether they’re working on a Lord of the Rings game
Warhorse Studios addressed concerns about AI usage in game development during a Reddit AMA, stating they do not use AI-generated content in final games and are hiring human translators. They also responded to rumors about a Lord of the Rings RPG, confirming they are working on a large, immersive RPG but could not disclose further details.
Kingdom Come Actor Reveals Which Lord Of The Rings Character He Would Play In A Game
Kingdom Come: Deliverance actor Tom McKay expressed interest in playing a character with Aragorn's characteristics in a hypothetical new The Lord of the Rings RPG. While no such game has been officially announced, rumors suggest Warhorse Studios and Crystal Dynamics are working on new titles in the franchise, with Embracer Group aiming for a renaissance of The Lord of the Rings in gaming.
Games Inbox: What’s the best video game to play when it’s sunny?
Readers discuss their favorite games to play during sunny weather, with Super Mario Sunshine being a nostalgic pick despite its European release date. Other topics include potential Star Wars Jedi 3 announcements, the feasibility of a large-scale Lord of the Rings RPG from Warhorse Studios, and the challenges of making retro games appealing to modern audiences. The discussion also touches on the Resident Evil movie's accuracy, Microsoft's shifting stance on exclusives, and Roblox fans' rejection of AI graphics.
Warhorse Studios Says AI Is “Not a Substitute for Human Work” Amid Translation Backlash
Warhorse Studios has addressed backlash regarding its use of AI in translation for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, stating that AI is not a substitute for human work and they are actively hiring translators. The studio confirmed that AI-generated content is not used in final games and has no plans to change this policy. They also teased a new "huge immersive RPG" project.
Skyrim inspired Kingdom Come: Deliverance even though Warhorse co-founder once listed "100 reasons that he…
Warhorse Studios co-founder Daniel Vávra, who previously wrote an article criticizing The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, has revealed that the Bethesda RPG was a significant inspiration for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Studio content director Ondřej Bittner confirmed Skyrim's influence on Vávra during a Reddit AMA, despite Vávra's extensive list of criticisms regarding the game's realism and design.
