Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
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I picked out 31 must-play games going for $5 or less in the Steam Summer SaleThis article highlights 31 must-play games available for $5 or less during the Steam Summer Sale. The curated list includes a variety of genres such as RPGs and first-person shooters, with many titles developed by well-known studios like Larian and BioWare.
Fallout co-creator hopes to "make one more game" before his second retirement from RPG developmentFallout co-creator Tim Cain has expressed a desire to develop one more RPG before retiring from the industry again. Cain, who has had a long career with companies like Interplay and Obsidian Entertainment, feels he is running out of topics for his YouTube channel and is currently working on an unannounced project at Obsidian.
There's nothing 'euro' about 'eurojank,' says Stalker dev—after all, what are some of the 2000s' best RPGs if not beautiful all-American jankfests?Designer Andrii Verpakhovskyi argues that the term 'eurojank' unfairly limits the perception of ambitious, bug-ridden games to Europe, citing American-developed titles like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines and Fallout as prime examples. He suggests that the creativity and experimental nature found in these games, often born from limited resources and inexperienced development teams, is a broader phenomenon. The discussion also touches on how modern platforms like Steam can stifle innovation by enforcing genre conventions.
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.
You've never heard of it, but a Russian studio made a fantasy take on original Fallout way back in 2001, and it…GoldenLand, also known as Heath: The Unchosen Path, is a 2001 Russian CRPG that draws heavy inspiration from Western titles like Fallout and Baldur's Gate. Despite its janky presentation and limited budget, the game successfully blends Russian folklore with classic CRPG mechanics, offering a unique experience that highlights the ambition of early Russian game development.