Dispatch
News, coverage and analysis tracking Dispatch across the outlets.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Abubakar Salim, Surgent Studios founder and Raised by Wolves star, gives us a guided tour of his PC: 'My desktop is so bad that even my wife refuses to look at my screen'Actor and Surgent Studios founder Abubakar Salim gives a tour of his PC setup, discussing his current games like No Rest for the Wicked and Dave the Diver. He highlights his longest-installed games as Garry's Mod and World of Warcraft, and his all-time essential game as Solitaire, reflecting on his early PC gaming experiences.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominees have been announced: here are the front-runners for the most awards, including Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, the game we called 'staggeringly beautiful' and 'wonderfully stylish'The nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations. Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 remains on course to match Baldur's Gate 3's GOTY record as it secures GDC win and…Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is on track to replicate Baldur's Gate 3's historic achievement of winning all five major 'Big Five' game awards. The game has already secured a win at the Game Developers Choice Awards and is a contender for the remaining accolades, including the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categoriesThe nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announcedThe winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
This is how the RNG works as an 'equalizer' in DispatchAggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman discusses how Random Number Generation (RNG) functions as an 'equalizer' in their game, Dispatch. He likens the design process to 'throwing rocks at the wall and praying,' emphasizing an experimental approach to game mechanics.
Full List Of 2026 BAFTA Game Awards NomineesThe nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been announced, recognizing 42 games across various categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations, followed by Dispatch with nine and Ghost of Yōtei with eight. The awards ceremony will be streamed on the BAFTA YouTube channel on April 17th, 2026.
Beloved PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Set to Steamroll Another Game Awards CeremonyClair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received 12 nominations for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, leading all other titles. The RPG from Sandfall Interactive is recognized in categories including Best Game, Game Design, and for its voice performances. Other notable nominees include Dispatch with nine nods and Ghost of Yotei with eight.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the PackBAFTA has revealed the nominees for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with numerous nominations across various categories including Artistic Achievement, Debut Game, and Best Game. Other nominated titles include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The winners will be announced on April 17th.
Dispatch's character and concept artist was picked up on ArtStation 'as a last resort', a temporary solution 'to get us through the pitch phase', before defining the entire game's artstyleThe main character and concept artist for the game Dispatch, Lap Pun Cheung, was initially hired by developer AdHoc Studio as a temporary solution for the pitching phase. Cheung's work ultimately defined the entire art style of the visually appealing Telltale-like game.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweepThe nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch Lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 Nominations - IGNClair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominations with 12 nods, including Best Game and Debut Game. Dispatch follows with nine nominations, while Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17.
BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Announced, Clair Obscur Gets 12 NominationsThe nominees for the 22nd Annual BAFTA Games Awards have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations across 10 categories. Other notable games receiving multiple nominations include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17 as part of the London Games Festival.
The Dispatch leads had "a mix of arrogance and stupidity" as they faced down publishers telling them single-player narrative games were "niche, or worse, dead"AdHoc Studio, founded by former Telltale Games developers, discusses the challenges of convincing publishers to invest in single-player narrative games, which were often deemed 'dead'. Their title, Dispatch, has achieved over 2 million sales, proving the continued viability and financial success of this genre.
Dispatch doesn't let you derail conversations with blank, vacant stares because 'less than 1%' of players ever chose to stay silent in Telltale gamesAdHoc Studio decided against including a silent dialogue option in their game Dispatch, as less than 1% of players utilized this feature in previous Telltale Games titles. Developers Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart explained that implementing and supporting this feature for every dialogue choice would have been too resource-intensive for a new studio, despite its potential appeal for roleplaying.
Dispatch is lying to you about RNG for your own good, just like XCOM: "Those guys are pretty smart, so we thought…Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio has admitted to intentionally manipulating the game's random number generation (RNG) to benefit players, a practice also employed by XCOM developer Firaxis. This approach aims to ensure a more favorable experience and prevent players from feeling unfairly penalized by bad luck.
'We are definitely not doing QTEs', said Dispatch's creative director before doing QTEs: 'We just…AdHoc Studio's Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart discuss the development of their game Dispatch, particularly its approach to Quick Time Events (QTEs). Despite initial reservations, the team found ways to make QTEs engaging by setting a low bar for quality and making them optional, drawing inspiration from games like This is the Police.
Dispatch directors chose their animators because they'd made a 'really cool apple juice commercial'The developers of the game Dispatch chose the animation studio Igloo Studios, known for apple juice commercials, to create its distinctive visual style. This decision was made after struggling to find established studios that could accommodate their vision for a premium animated television show aesthetic. The collaboration with the smaller Thai studio was a risk but ultimately proved successful in defining the game's unique look.