Alpha Protocol
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Even Obsidian couldn't escape the Xbox cuts, with losses ranging from a 21-year veteran artist to an engineer…Obsidian Entertainment has experienced layoffs, affecting employees including a 21-year veteran artist and a recent engineer. This marks the first time the studio has been impacted by the recent waves of job cuts at Microsoft's Xbox division. The exact number of affected employees is between nine and 49, falling below the threshold that would trigger a WARN Act notice.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.- Pizza Bandit preview - ChristCenteredGamerPizza Bandit is a game that blends various themes and mechanics but ultimately falls short of its marketing potential. While there are enjoyable moments involving combat and item collection, the game lacks the polish and distinct identity to maintain player engagement. It is recommended only for a casual playthrough with friends on sale, rather than a full recommendation.
Pizza Bandit preview - ChristCenteredGamerPizza Bandit is a game that blends various themes and mechanics but ultimately falls short of its marketing potential. While players can engage in shooting, slicing, bounty hunting, and cooking, the game lacks polish and a distinct identity. It is compared to Alpha Protocol, suggesting it doesn't offer enough unique appeal to stand out against its inspirations.
In 2007, two game music GOATs collaborated on the criminally underrated soundtrack to a similarly underrated D&D RPGThis article celebrates the criminally underrated soundtrack of Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, a collaboration between composers Alexander Brandon and Womb Music (Rik Schaffer and Margaret Tang). Brandon, known for Deus Ex and Unreal, discusses his work at Obsidian Entertainment and how he contributed to the haunting atmosphere of the CRPG expansion, highlighting specific tracks like "Death God's Vault" and the "Mulsantir" theme.
These are my 20 RPG freak pick must-plays for $10 or less in the Steam Spring SaleThis 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.