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"System Shock and Deus Ex, they were RPGs. People called them RPGs": Gloomwood's publisher isn't too keen on using the term immersive sim despite it being one
New Blood publisher Dave Oshry believes the term 'immersive sim' is a poor marketing term and that games like Gloomwood and Fallen Aces should be marketed as RPGs. He argues that classic titles like System Shock and Deus Ex were always considered RPGs, and that the genre's core elements of character building and immersion align with RPG definitions. Oshry suggests that marketing games as RPGs would likely yield better results than using the 'immersive sim' label.
New Blood CEO confirms it: the worst way to sell immersive sims like Gloomwood and Fallen Aces is to call them immersive…
New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry believes that marketing games as 'immersive sims' is detrimental to sales, stating the term is niche and off-putting to mainstream audiences. He argues that categorizing these games as RPGs, like Baldur's Gate 3, would be more commercially viable, citing the struggles of titles like Prey and the success of the 'boomer shooter' label.
If New Blood had made Dusk 2, there'd be no Iron Lung, 'and now David Szymanski has got a movie that made $50 million'—so maybe there's wisdom in not churning out sequels
New Blood founder Dave Oshry explains his strategy of investing success from hits like Ultrakill into new, 'artsy' projects rather than churning out sequels. He contrasts this independent approach with the AAA model of IP exploitation and relentless growth, arguing that this allows for more creative freedom and avoids the pitfalls of publisher-driven development, citing examples like the Heroes of Might and Magic series and the Wolverine game.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
In the absence of a new Deus Ex, indie imsim Tokyo Walled City may scratch that stealth 'n' stolen passwords itch
Tokyo Walled City is an upcoming indie immersive sim from Grim Ronin, blending stealth action, retro-cyberpunk aesthetics, survival horror, and RPG elements. The game draws inspiration from titles like Dishonored 2, featuring parkour, hacking, and assassination mechanics within a walled-off district of a cyberized Tokyo. While a release date is not yet set, it is planned for early access.
Blending Deus Ex with Escape from Butcher Bay, Deficit is one of the best-feeling indie immersive sims I've played—even if the stealth system needs serious work
Deficit, an upcoming immersive sim from Item42, offers a highly physical and satisfying combat experience reminiscent of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, with impactful melee and reactive environments. While the game draws clear inspiration from Deus Ex, its stealth mechanics are currently problematic and require significant improvement. Despite these issues, the demo is playable and showcases strong potential for the full release.
Thief designer says that the immersive sim audience is too small for AAA games: 'There's quite a few of us who…
Designer Randy Smith Evergreen, known for his work on Thief and System Shock 2, argues that the immersive sim genre is too small for AAA development. He believes that the increasing budgets and scope required for AAA games are misaligned with the niche audience for immersive sims, leading to commercial disappointments like Arkane's Dishonored 2 and Prey. Evergreen suggests that a more viable path for immersive sims is through smaller, AA or indie budgets, citing the original Thief's modest budget as a successful model.
One of the best shooters around just got a barely recognizable second episode, and it's only $12
New Blood's immersive sim shooter Fallen Aces has released its second episode, "Shadow of Death," which is available now. The game, currently on sale for $12 until August 8, has significantly expanded in scope since its early access launch, featuring new environments, weapons, and gameplay mechanics. The developer, New Blood, is known for gradually increasing the price of its games as they are updated with new content.
NEW BLOOD INTERACTIVE PLEDGES $100,000 USD TO MAKE-A-WISH INTERNATIONAL
New Blood Interactive has donated $100,000 USD to Make-A-Wish International, raised through their 12 Year Anniversary Sale. The initiative saw 10% of proceeds from games and merchandise go towards granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. This marks the largest donation Make-A-Wish International's 'Infinite Wishes' program has received.
Indie publisher New Blood has listened to over 1,000 voicemails left on its old-school tip line, including suggestions like 'you ever think about making a game where you fight bugs?'
Indie publisher New Blood has continued its interactive tip line, receiving over 1,000 voicemails from fans with game suggestions and other messages. The studio, known for titles like Dusk and Ultrakill, is also preparing to release Scavengers, a $5 roguelike DLC for Blood West on June 3.
Get some big games in the Fanatical Legendary Bundle like The Alters and Frostpunk 2
Fanatical has launched a new 'Legendary Bundle' allowing customers to pick multiple games for a discounted price. Titles available include The Alters, Frostpunk 2, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and Remnant II, among others. The bundle is available until May 28th.
Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, will never uninstall Doom from his PC, and has over 488 hours in Fallout 76:…
New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry discusses his PC gaming habits, highlighting Doom as a game he'll never uninstall and Fallout 76 as the game he has the most hours in. He shares his passion for CRPGs and FPS games, and details upcoming updates for titles like Fallen Aces and Gloomwood.
Rejoice, Steam Deck and couch lovers: Gloomwood just got controller support
Gloomwood has officially received controller support, making it Steam Deck Verified and playable on PC with a gamepad. The update includes comprehensive gamepad integration, rebindable controls, and a new shop in the market plaza. The game, which launched in early access in 2022, has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews and frequent updates.
"Nobody wants their games to look like Italian brainrot" - Indie publisher New Blood CEO urges devs to push back against DLSS 5 just like they did with NFTs and crypto games
New Blood CEO Dave Oshry is urging game developers to resist Nvidia's DLSS 5 and generative AI graphics tools, comparing the push to the backlash against NFTs and crypto games. Oshry and developer David Szymanski express concerns that these technologies are becoming mandatory, driving up costs, and potentially compromising game art and performance. They advocate for prioritizing consistent framerates, sharp resolution, and affordable hardware over AI-driven features.
'Cripple their sales, tank their stock price. Stop collaborating with them as developers': New Blood CEO on…
New Blood Interactive co-founder Dave Oshry and developer David Szymanski have voiced strong criticism against Nvidia's new DLSS 5 AI rendering technology. They argue that the AI-driven approach disrespects artistic intent, potentially devalues game art, and that features like DLSS are becoming effectively mandatory in modern games, despite their performance and visual drawbacks.
