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Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I'm just thankful for the memoriesVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, a World of Darkness battle royale game developed by Sharkmob, has officially shut down after a four-year run. Despite its struggles with player count and balance issues, the author reflects fondly on the game's gorgeous visuals, smooth parkour mechanics, and deep character customization, highlighting the positive memories and community it fostered.- Tre guldkorn från Blizzards tidiga årThis article looks back at the early years of Blizzard Entertainment, when the company was known as Silicon & Synapse. It highlights three Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles: The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne, and Rock n' Roll Racing, showcasing Blizzard's early genre diversity and design philosophy before their major success with PC titles like Warcraft and World of Warcraft.
Fan Wants Shadowrun Reboot as Diablo-Style Isometric Action RPGA Reddit discussion proposes rebooting the Shadowrun franchise as a Diablo-style isometric action RPG, moving away from its traditional tactical roots. This suggestion highlights the broader industry trend favoring action-oriented gameplay over turn-based strategy for commercial viability, while acknowledging the potential for hybrid approaches and the unique strengths of the cyberpunk setting for this genre.
Kiki Wolfkill, former Halo veteran and film and TV head at Xbox, exits Microsoft after 28 yearsKiki Wolfkill, head of film and TV at Xbox and a 28-year veteran of Microsoft, has departed the company. Wolfkill was instrumental in transmedia projects like the Halo TV show, the Fallout series for Amazon, and upcoming adaptations for Minecraft and Gears of War. Her exit follows a broader transition within Xbox's leadership.
Games Inbox: Did you know GTA 6 was made in the UK?This article discusses the UK's role in game development, highlighting that Grand Theft Auto 6 is being made in Scotland by Rockstar Games. It also touches on reader opinions regarding Nintendo's lack of Star Fox announcements, the potential for a Starwing remake, and the perceived decline of UK-based game developers. Other topics include the leak status of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the technical capabilities of the PS5 Pro, and the development of games like Pragmata and Fallout: New Vegas.
Retro Chess Roguelike Below the Crown Casts Spells, Explosions, Strategies in 1.0 Release TodayBelow the Crown, a chess roguelike from Misfits Attic, has launched its 1.0 version on PC via Steam. The game features spellcasting, strategic piece management, and multiple endings, with new content including the Queen Wizard and additional runes. It is available for $14.99 USD and is also featured in several bundles with other chess and roguelike titles.
Dragonkin: The Banished (PS5) Review: Affordable Hack and Slash RPGDragonkin: The Banished offers an affordable hack-and-slash action RPG experience on PlayStation 5, featuring a unique Ancestral Grid skill system and city development mechanics. Despite some presentation issues and a convoluted plot, the game provides a satisfying combat loop and significant content for its budget price.
Cinematic Specialist Blizzard Helping Out on Fable's CutscenesBlizzard Entertainment is collaborating with Playground Games to assist with the cinematics for the upcoming title Fable. Xbox's chief content officer Matt Booty highlighted this partnership, noting that Blizzard's renowned cinematic expertise is being applied to Fable's cutscenes, which have already been showcased in trailers. Fable is expected to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in Autumn 2026, though speculation suggests a potential delay to 2027.
Secretlab is launching its first Diablo desk, with a design that 'traces the infernal history' of the seriesGaming furniture maker Secretlab is launching its first desk inspired by the Diablo series, the Secretlab Magnus Pro Diablo Edition. The desk features a design that traces the infernal history of the Diablo universe and comes bundled with a special edition desk mat. This launch precedes the release of Diablo 4's next expansion, Lord of Hatred.
Dragonkin: The Banished Review - Thumb CultureDragonkin: The Banished has left Early Access and is now available on consoles, including the PlayStation 5. This Action RPG genre title faces stiff competition from established series like Diablo, Path of Exile, and Warhammer ARPGs, but aims to capture players with its addictive grinding, dungeon-delving, and loot-hoarding mechanics.
Diablo Immortal Crossover Is Once Again Better Than Diablo 4'sThe recent Doom: The Dark Ages crossover in Diablo Immortal is highlighted as being more engaging than Diablo 4's similar event. While Diablo 4 offered free and premium cosmetics, Diablo Immortal provided players with unique gameplay modes, skills, and a boss battle against the Cyberdemon. This follows a similar pattern from a previous Berserk crossover, where Diablo Immortal's implementation was also considered superior.- Bästa aprilskämten 2026This article is a collection of April Fools' Day pranks from 2026, inviting readers to share their own discoveries. It also includes various gaming news snippets, such as leaks for The Last of Us season 3, updates on Crimson Desert, and rumors about Switch 2 titles.
Players can 'unlock Xbox-themed interactive challenges' by buying special edition Fanta cans plus win in-game content for Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, along with console prizesXbox and Fanta have launched a special anniversary collaboration featuring themed drink cans and bottles inspired by franchises like Halo, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Forza Horizon, and Diablo. Purchasing these drinks allows players to unlock interactive challenges and redeem in-game rewards for these titles, with chances to win prizes such as an ASUS ROG Ally and Xbox Series S consoles.
Former Diablo devs left in limbo after $65,000 in fake Kickstarter pledges overwhelm new ARPG Darkhaven: "We are taking a few more days to consider the best course of action"The ARPG Darkhaven, developed by former Diablo and Diablo 2 developers at Moon Beast Productions, has been impacted by a significant number of fraudulent Kickstarter pledges totaling at least $65,000. The studio is currently deciding whether to keep the funds raised or cancel the campaign and refund all backers.
Why Randomness Makes Your Game So Hard to Put DownRandomness in games, often referred to as RNG, creates excitement and replay value by introducing unpredictable elements like random item drops, surprise events, and unexpected outcomes. This uncertainty keeps players engaged as they chase rare rewards and adapt to changing game conditions, making each play session potentially memorable and unique.- Multiplayer ARPG Darkhaven raised $500K on Kickstarter in spite of a gamer’s pledge anticsThe multiplayer ARPG Darkhaven successfully reached its $500,000 Kickstarter funding goal, accumulating approximately $521,088 from over 5000 backers. The campaign faced some uncertainty due to a potential backer attempting to manipulate the funding goal without intending to fulfill pledges.
Blizzard Legend Rob Pardo Drops Truth Bomb on Gaming’s Layoff Epidemic at GDCBlizzard veteran Rob Pardo delivered a keynote at GDC 2026, urging game industry executives to cease the wave of layoffs. Pardo emphasized that development teams are more valuable than the games themselves, highlighting the human cost of prioritizing profits over people. He called for a more sustainable, human-centered approach to studio management.- Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of youThis article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
- Diablo Immortal’s creepy The Taking quest arrives in tomorrow’s 4.3 update – here are the patch notesDiablo Immortal's 4.3 update, titled 'The Taking,' arrives tomorrow, March 19th, introducing a new questline with a content warning for self-harm depictions. The update also includes the new Rocky Waste zone, battleground map updates, new games, a PvP tournament, wing customization, balance adjustments, and limited-time events. Blizzard also released a lore excerpt from the Dawn of Hatred comic series.
Diablo: Dawn of Hatred Expands the Lore of Sanctuary - IGNBlizzard Entertainment is expanding the Diablo universe with a new four-issue comic book series titled Diablo: Dawn of Hatred, published by Titan Comics. The series, written by Cullen Bunn and drawn by Daniele Serra, will explore the mythology of Sanctuary and is set to release its first issue on April 22, 2026. This announcement follows Blizzard's recent 30th-anniversary spotlight for the Diablo franchise, which revealed the Warlock class coming to Diablo 2: Resurrected and Diablo IV.