Neverwinter Nights 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Neverwinter Nights 2 across the outlets.
A Japanese visual novel where you're a pet hamster doted on by three sisters is back on SteamThe visual novel Sweet Hamster Days, where players control a pet hamster doted on by three sisters, is set for a Q3 release on Steam, Epic Games Store, and DLsite. This marks the game's second announcement after being previously pulled from Steam due to 'various circumstances'. The game's Steam page indicates frequent nudity and sexual content.
I never want to play a Cleric in D&D, but 2026's best RPG stars one for a simple reason: 'I'm sorry…Developer Christoffer Bodegård explains why the Cleric class is the protagonist of his upcoming RPG, Esoteric Ebb. He highlights the class's versatility, ability to do a little bit of everything, and its narrative potential due to its connection with a god. Bodegård also touches on the thematic relevance of religion and masculinity in the game's design.
In 2007, two game music GOATs collaborated on the criminally underrated soundtrack to a similarly underrated D&D RPGThis article celebrates the criminally underrated soundtrack of Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, a collaboration between composers Alexander Brandon and Womb Music (Rik Schaffer and Margaret Tang). Brandon, known for Deus Ex and Unreal, discusses his work at Obsidian Entertainment and how he contributed to the haunting atmosphere of the CRPG expansion, highlighting specific tracks like "Death God's Vault" and the "Mulsantir" theme.
House Flipper is free to keep on Steam for the next few daysHouse Flipper is available to claim for free on Steam until April 6 as part of the House and Home Fest. The promotion allows players to keep the base game permanently, with discounts also available on its numerous DLC packs and the Flipper Bundle. The sequel, House Flipper 2, is also mentioned.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 translator says he was 'fired from Warhorse Studios and replaced with AI'A translator claiming to be Max Hejtmánek, who worked on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, alleges he was fired from Warhorse Studios and replaced by AI. Hejtmánek's LinkedIn profile indicates a recent departure from the studio, and while Warhorse has not yet commented, a subreddit moderator claims to have privately verified his identity.
'Early on in the 2000s, we got enamored with consoles and I think certain games didn't make the leap right:' Star Wars Zero Company's director has a theory about why old school PC gaming genres are back with a vengeanceGreg Foertsch, director of Star Wars Zero Company, theorizes that the resurgence of PC gaming genres like RTS and turn-based tactics is due to a difficult transition to consoles in the early 2000s. He believes that as more games successfully adapt to new platforms and embrace camera tools, innovation in these complex genres will continue to grow.
It's brutal out there: Deus Ex and Unreal composer says he's submitted 50 resumes and gotten one interview in…Composer Alexander Brandon, known for his work on Deus Ex and Unreal, has experienced significant difficulty finding employment in the game industry, submitting 50 resumes with only one interview. Brandon also co-hosted a Game Developers Conference roundtable discussing the impact of AI on game audio production, highlighting concerns about job displacement and the ethical implications of AI in development.
Crimson Desert team apologizes after players find AI art in the game: 'Our intention has always been for any such…Developer Pearl Abyss has apologized after players discovered likely AI-generated art assets in Crimson Desert. The company stated that experimental AI tools were used for early-stage iteration on 2D visual props, with the intention of replacing them with finalized art that met their quality standards.
Clair Obscur secures top honors at the Game Developers Choice AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, also securing wins for Best Debut, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, and Best Audio. Dogubomb's Blue Prince received awards for Innovation and Best Design. The event also honored Rebecca Ann Heineman with the Ambassador Award and Don Daglow with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
55-year games industry vet helped make the first CRPG, got laid off, went bankrupt, but said "I don't care" as long as he got to keep crafting games: "A business does not love you back, unless you are a business person"Veteran game developer Don Daglow, a pioneer of the first CRPG and MMORPG, shared his perspective on the industry at the 2026 Game Developers Conference, where he will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Despite facing layoffs and bankruptcy, Daglow emphasized that the craft of game development is paramount, stating that 'a business does not love you back' unless one is solely focused on business aspects.
RPG legend advises new devs to be like Hideo Kojima and create their own style – or if all else fails, "have…Veteran game designer Don Daglow, known for early RPGs like Dungeon and MMOs like Neverwinter Nights, advises new developers to cultivate a unique personal style, comparing it to recognizable artists like Lady Gaga. He also emphasized the lasting impact games have on players' lives, encouraging developers to create meaningful experiences.
The best CRPG docuseries on YouTube just covered Ultima 8 with a 3-hour retrospectiveA YouTube docuseries by Majuular, focusing on CRPGs, has released a three-hour retrospective on Ultima VIII: Pagan. The series explores the game's history, development, and its significant influence on the CRPG genre, despite Ultima VIII not being the most acclaimed entry in the series.
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice AwardsDon Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman will be honored with special achievement awards at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards. Daglow is recognized for his lifetime of work on titles like Neverwinter Nights, while Heineman will receive a posthumous award for her pioneering career and advocacy.
The OG Baldur's Gates are freshly patched, and you can pick them up with 500+ hours of other CRPGs for $23 right…Beamdog has released a surprise 2.7 beta patch for its enhanced Infinity Engine games, including Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, adding Apple Silicon support and new languages. This coincides with a Humble Bundle offering these and other CRPGs like Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader for $23.
One of the biggest ROM sites around calls it quits as RAM prices surge and donations plateau: 'I have been paying…Myrient, a large ROM site operating as a game preservation service, is shutting down on March 31 due to unsustainable operating costs. The site's sole operator cited a lack of donations to cover increasing expenses, forcing him to pay over $6,000 out of pocket monthly. Donations received after the closure will be forwarded to hShop, a Nintendo 3DS piracy site.