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'We needed a potentially infinite resource of party members so that we could then kill them:' Entropy dev James Wragg explains how you fit permadeath in a party RPG
Entropy lead developer James Wragg explains the game's permadeath system, inspired by games like Mordheim, as a way to increase stakes and challenge in party-based RPGs. He discusses the need for an infinite resource of party members to make permadeath impactful, while noting that skilled play can avoid casualties. The game is currently available in early access on PC.
We're probably not getting a new Fallout game until well into the 2030s, but that's no reason to stop talking…
The Fallout series is unlikely to see a new mainline entry until the 2030s, with The Elder Scrolls 6 taking priority for Bethesda. The article discusses the long wait for Fallout 5, the potential for remasters of earlier titles like Fallout 1 and 2, and explores various ideas for spinoffs and new directions for the franchise beyond traditional RPGs.
Retro Gaming in 2026: The Complete Guide to Playing Classic Games Legally | TAG
This guide explores legal options for playing retro games in 2026, noting that only 13.27% of classic US games released before 2010 are still commercially available. It details subscription services like Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus Premium, digital storefronts such as GOG and Steam, and physical collector's options including Analogue and Evercade hardware. The article also addresses the legalities of emulation, emphasizing that while emulators are legal, downloading ROMs for games one does not own is copyright infringement.
Immediately after putting The Elder Scrolls in Fallout 4, hero modder gets Fallout 1 working on the Pip-Boy too: 'This was so heavily requested, I couldn't pass it up'
Modder RPGKing117 has successfully integrated Fallout 1 into Fallout 4, allowing it to be played on the in-game Pip-Boy terminals. This follows their previous mod that brought Skyrim's quest markers to Morrowind and Morrowind itself into Fallout 4. The Fallout 1 mod is not yet publicly released but is expected on the modder's GitHub and Nexus pages.
An architect of GameStop's long-forgotten Steam competitor explains why he thinks Valve came out on top: 'What Steam did better than anybody else was to create a community'
Former Impulse storefront architect Larry Kuperman explains Valve's success with Steam, attributing it to superior community building and a more open platform for developers. He contrasts Steam's approach with early competitors like GameStop's Impulse and Paradox's GamersGate, highlighting Steam's ability to foster indie survival and facilitate the sale of third-party games.
