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Running Final Fantasy 14 for 16 years means Square Enix knows live service, former exec says, but it's "used to being slow" and has "failed to bring its IP to a new generation"
Former Square Enix executive Jacob Navok believes the company, despite its success with Final Fantasy 14, is too slow to adapt and has failed to bring its intellectual property to a new generation. He suggests collaborations and being present on platforms popular with younger audiences, like Roblox and Fortnite, are crucial for Square Enix to appeal to new players and revitalize its brands.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review — A Game Made Whole at Last — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion provides a satisfying conclusion to the base game's narrative and a robust endgame experience, making it the best version of the game to date. The Warlock class and new systems like Warplans and Talismans significantly enhance gameplay. While the campaign is strong, some activities feel stretched, and the mandatory online connection can lead to frustrating lag spikes on platforms like the PlayStation 5.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Witchfire
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Witchfire, the dark fantasy RPG shooter from The Astronauts, ahead of its version 1.0 launch. The issue also includes previews of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and other upcoming games, along with reviews for titles like Crimson Desert and Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, it covers PC gaming's best MMOs, ergonomic PC gear, and delves into the legacy of ZQuest Classic.
Diablo 4 lead says games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are "a great example of what a passionate team of junior…
A lead engineer for Diablo 4 highlighted Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as an example of what junior developers can achieve, emphasizing the need for a balance of experience and new talent in game development teams. The discussion arose from concerns about fewer junior roles and higher expectations in the AAA space, contrasting with the success of smaller, AA-sized games like Clair Obscur.
Is Diablo IV Worth Playing in 2026? — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Diablo IV is considered worth playing in 2026, especially with its expansions, due to significant improvements in endgame content and build variety. The game now offers a complete narrative with the Lord of Hatred expansion and features numerous endgame activities like The Pit, Helltides, and Nightmare Dungeons, alongside new progression systems such as Talismans and the Horadric Cube.
"Seven or eight years is not that unusual": Diablo 4 lead says AAA games are taking longer to make, which is bad news for junior applicants
Diablo 4 lead engine engineer Marcin Undak stated that AAA game development cycles are lengthening, often reaching seven to eight years. This trend leads to fewer junior positions being available as companies prefer to hire less experienced staff at the beginning of projects. Undak emphasized that balanced teams with all seniority levels are crucial for success, bringing both fresh ideas and seasoned expertise.
A Mythic Diablo 4 Discovery Just Upended Every Top Build
Proof has emerged that Diablo 4's most powerful Mythic Unique items can appear as Charms, leading to significant community excitement and a frenzy of theory-crafting. This discovery, which allows players to equip Mythic Uniques without sacrificing gear slots, is expected to dramatically alter top character builds in the game.
A Mythic Diablo 4 Discovery Just Upended Every Top Build
A recent discovery in Diablo 4 has revealed that the game's most powerful Mythic Unique items can appear as Charms, significantly impacting character build possibilities. This finding, confirmed by players and content creators, allows for combining powerful Mythic Unique effects with existing gear, potentially leading to massive damage increases and a dramatic shift in the game's meta. It is currently unclear if these Mythic Unique Charms were present since the Lord of Hatred expansion or were added in a subsequent patch.
Slaying 2,401 treasure goblins is too many treasure goblins for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred to handle, says bloodthirsty…
A new skill tree upgrade in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred allows players to spawn an excessive number of treasure goblins, leading to a loot overload that can cause the game to struggle and disappear items. Players are experimenting with this exploit, with one instance generating 2,401 goblins, though this quantity is deemed unmanageable and can result in lost rewards.
Steam week in review: metroidvanias are still coming thick and fast, but has the world moved on?
Despite the release of several high-quality metroidvania titles on Steam, the genre's buzz has diminished, potentially due to genre fatigue and the unpredictable nature of indie development. Games like Clockwork Ambrosia showcase impressive pixel art and design, but struggle to gain traction amidst larger releases and shifting market trends.
Path of Exile 2 just shattered its biggest barrier to entry, even leapfrogging Diablo 4
Grinding Gear Games has significantly improved the accessibility of Path of Exile 2 with its latest 0.5 update, 'Return of the Ancients.' The update introduces in-game build guides, allowing players to follow exact skill tree paths and item stat priorities, making it more approachable than ever, potentially even surpassing Diablo 4 in ease of entry. Game Director Jonathan Rogers stated that the goal is to make the endgame feel like a natural continuation of the campaign.
Sunday Multiplex
This article rounds up recent videos from content creators, featuring segments on Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred, Mario's interaction with question blocks, and a Mortal Kombat-themed lawyer sketch. The content highlights various popular gaming franchises and creators.
Get Diablo 4 and seven other games for under $2 each with Humble Choice this month
Humble Bundle is offering Diablo 4 and seven other games for under $2 each as part of its May Humble Choice subscription. The bundle includes titles like Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and Crysis 3 Remastered, with Diablo 4 being a significant value at its discounted price. This selection is highlighted as one of the best Humble Choice offerings in recent memory.
10 Games like World of Warcraft that'll take over your time next
This article lists 10 MMORPGs and RPGs that capture the essence of World of Warcraft, offering similar exploration, character customization, and progression. The list includes titles like The Lord of the Rings Online, Path of Exile, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Final Fantasy 14, and Guild Wars 2, catering to various player preferences from story-driven experiences to more relaxed, sandbox gameplay.
Humble Choice For May 2026 Includes Bangers Like Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V, And More
Humble Choice has revealed its May 2026 lineup, featuring eight PC games for subscribers. The selection includes major titles such as Diablo IV and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, alongside other games like Crysis 3 Remastered and Mini Settlers. This monthly subscription service offers games to keep forever and provides discounts on new releases.
Diablo 4 players become unkillable gods as a minor bug fix in Lord of Hatred turns into a major problem for Blizzard
A bug fix in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred has inadvertently granted players near-immortality by allowing resolve stacks to increase far beyond intended limits. This exploit, particularly effective with certain classes and the Glynn's Anvil mechanic, provides massive damage reduction. Blizzard has not yet commented on a fix for this unintended defensive advantage.
Blizzard tried to fix a Diablo 4 bug and only made things worse, to the joy of Warlock sickos now one-shotting its…
Blizzard Entertainment's attempt to fix a bug in Diablo 4 has inadvertently created a new, more severe issue where Warlocks can one-shot enemies, including in high-level content. This unintended consequence has led to widespread discussion and a likely hotfix from the developer.
Blizzard was working on Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred before the base RPG even launched, and that's why some of its…
Blizzard Entertainment was developing the Diablo 4 expansion, Lord of Hatred, even before the base game's launch in May 2023. Associate game director Zaven Haroutunian stated that the significant development resources allocated to this expansion highlight Blizzard's growth. The expansion is described as a foundational shakeup to the core systems of the action RPG.
If you're part of the 92% of Diablo 4 players who haven't completed Lord of Hatred: lock in
Despite Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion being a paid DLC, only 8.1% of players on Steam have completed its campaign. The author argues that players should finish the campaign to conclude the Mephisto saga, experience strong narrative and visual storytelling, and see more of Lilith's character development.
Diablo 4 Players Are Becoming Immortal Thanks To One Small Bug Fix
A recent patch for Diablo 4 inadvertently enabled players to achieve near-immortality by stacking the 'Resolve' mechanic through the Paladin's Aspect of Glynn's Anvil. This interaction, which grants massive damage reduction, allows players to tackle the highest difficulty tiers of The Pit and Torment 12 without fear of dying. It is currently unclear if Blizzard Entertainment will address this powerful bug in a timely manner.
