Skyrim
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Despite Gothic Remake's glow-up, it's still the scrappy eurojank RPG it always was, and that's fine with…Gothic Remake aims to preserve the challenging and open-ended nature of the original eurojank RPG, despite some early-game limitations like invisible walls in the preview build. Developed by Alkimia Interactive, the game retains the core vision of the late Piranha Bytes, offering a sense of discovery and requiring players to work for their progress in a unique penal colony setting.
Disgusting! Depraved monster adds effective quest markers to Morrowind, shows no remorseA new mod called Quest Markers Plus for The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, specifically for the OpenMW engine, adds effective quest markers to the game. This mod aims to reduce player frustration by clearly indicating quest objectives, similar to modern game design. The author humorously suggests the modder deserves to be imprisoned for making the game easier.
Lifelong Bethesda Fan Finally Answers: Does Starfield Actually Suck?After 85 hours, the author concludes that Starfield is a flawed but compelling experience, evolving Bethesda's open-world design while retaining its signature immersion. Despite technical issues and repetitive procedural generation, the game's faction quest lines are praised as some of Bethesda's best, offering genuine choice and consequence.
Isolation Simulator Hits 1.0 After Seven Years of Solo DevelopmentIsolation Simulator has officially launched its 1.0 version after seven years of solo development by Maks at Mega Zeal Studio. The sci-fi simulation game, which spent six months in Early Access, now features two new endings, three new achievements, and a final secret. The developer emphasized the game's deep mysteries and the community's dedication to uncovering them.
The Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 is a no-holds-barred cinephile projectorThe Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 is a high-end projector praised for its ease of use and excellent cinephile features, particularly its handling of dark scenes and vibrant color reproduction. While its built-in speakers are surprisingly good, its gaming features are not as robust as some competitors, and its $2,999 price tag is a significant investment. Despite minor bugs and a less competitive gaming performance compared to rivals like BenQ, it offers a superb movie-watching experience.
PC gaming is growing, but it isn't because of Dota 2 and FortnitePC gaming is projected to surpass console revenue by 2028, driven by a growing diversity of titles beyond the top 20. While major titles like Dota 2 and World of Warcraft remain significant, a larger portion of revenue is now generated by a long tail of indie and double-A games, particularly RPGs and adventure titles. This trend indicates a shift in player spending and engagement towards a broader range of games on PC.
Arc Raiders and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 help show "mid-price is the new sweet spot" for games, analysts…Analysts at Newzoo identify the $30-$50 price range as the new sweet spot for PC and console games, citing titles like Arc Raiders and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as examples of successful mid-priced releases. This trend emerges as the overall cost of gaming increases, with players seeking better value between indie and premium $70 titles.
Analysts say PC gaming is now the one platform where more than 50% of revenue comes from games outside the top 20PC gaming revenue is increasingly driven by titles outside the top 20, with these games accounting for 56% of revenue in Western markets in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. Playtime for these less popular titles also grew substantially, while playtime for top-tier games remained flat or declined, indicating a shift in player engagement towards a broader range of games on the platform.
This Elder Scrolls-like RPG gets better and better: It's got Morrowind's weirdness, Skyrim's NPC…Indie developer NerveLabs is creating The Lantern of the Laughless Saint, an RPG inspired by The Elder Scrolls series, aiming to capture the weirdness of Morrowind and the NPC simulation of Skyrim. The game will not use AI in development, will be priced around $20, and is planned for a summer release. NerveLabs also mentioned a larger upcoming game titled The Holy Fool.
Newzoo: More than half of PC revenue comes from games outside the Top 20Newzoo data indicates that games outside the Top 20 are increasingly significant in the PC market, capturing 56% of revenue and 45% of playtime by 2025. While console spending remains concentrated on top titles, lower-ranked games are also seeing growth on platforms like PlayStation. Genres like action RPGs and survival games are performing well, with titles such as Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 contributing to this trend.
Crimson Desert Recaptures the PS3-Era Magic of GamingCrimson Desert evokes a nostalgic PS3-era gaming experience by encouraging player-driven discovery and community interaction, reminiscent of older titles like Skyrim and Elden Ring. The game's challenging puzzles and opaque clues necessitate external guides and community collaboration, fostering a sense of shared accomplishment and a return to a less hand-held approach to gameplay.
Skyrim lead says Bethesda is "going to feel it" when Todd Howard leaves because he's always touched everything during the development processFormer Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith stated that Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard is deeply involved in all aspects of game development and struggles to let go of creative control. Nesmith believes the studio will feel his absence significantly when he eventually departs, though they have historically managed to release games on time. Howard has hinted that The Elder Scrolls 6 may be his final project.
As Gaming Grows More Expensive, Investing In A PC Like This One Is A Great Way To Future-Proof Your HobbyQuoted Tech's Horizon Professional gaming PC offers a powerful and convenient solution for gamers facing rising hardware costs. The pre-built system, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT, delivers excellent performance in demanding titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, with minimal setup required. The value proposition is further enhanced by a three-year warranty and included support, making it a strong contender for those looking to future-proof their gaming hobby.
Former Bethesda artist says 'every single developer' has already brought up 95% of the complaints that made it to launch, but as Todd Howard told him, 'we can't do everything'A former Bethesda artist revealed that developers are aware of most player complaints before game launches, with Todd Howard acknowledging limitations in addressing all issues. While games like Fallout 76 have seen significant improvements post-launch, the artist expressed skepticism about a similar revival for Starfield, especially given Howard's comments on its future development.
Starfield in 2026: Finally Fixed or Still Falling Short?Bethesda's latest update for Starfield, dubbed Free Lanes, significantly expands upon the game's existing systems and mechanics, aiming to fulfill the original space-faring fantasy. Key additions include Cruise Mode for seamless travel between planets, new points of interest, and expanded ship customization, addressing criticisms of emptiness and loading screens. While not a complete overhaul, these numerous improvements provide more depth and reasons for players to explore the vast universe.
Crimson Desert might have an enemy density problem, fans worry as they approach endgamePlayers are expressing concerns about Crimson Desert's enemy density, particularly as they approach the endgame. The scarcity of combat encounters makes it difficult to complete challenges, farm Abyss Artifacts for skill progression, and upgrade gear. Fans suggest solutions like respawning enemies in camps or introducing random combat events to improve the player experience.
Starfield (PS5) Review – A Successful Cross-Console VoyageThis review of Starfield on PlayStation 5 finds the space-faring RPG to be a successful cross-console voyage, refining the original experience with the "Free Lanes" update. The update adds new features like Cruise Mode, deeper progression systems, and additional content, making it a more polished and rounded experience for new players. While not a complete overhaul, the improvements enhance the compelling setting, lore, and faction questlines that made the base game enjoyable.
Why Starfield’s PS5 Debut Is Such a Massive DealThe upcoming PlayStation 5 release of Starfield is significant for Bethesda Game Studios, aiming to rebuild player trust after a decade of uneven ground and a troubled launch for Fallout 76. While Starfield itself was not a disaster, its fragmented exploration and less impactful choices led to lukewarm reception, making this PS5 port an opportunity for Bethesda to demonstrate their design prowess to a new audience with updated features and DLC.
Something for the Easter Weekend – 04/04/26This week's gaming news includes updates on Elder Scrolls Online Season 0, the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featuring Gears of War: E-Day, and early access releases for games like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Reviews covered Darwin’s Paradox, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and The Division: Resurgence, with comparisons made to its mobile counterpart.
Is a blizzardy Skyrim return persuading me to retry Elder Scrolls Online? Not really, but naval combat and underwater exploration mightZenimax has revealed upcoming content for The Elder Scrolls Online, including naval combat and underwater exploration planned for 2026. New Thieves Guild and Sheogorath-themed quests are set to arrive in summer 2025, following a 'season zero' event in April. The developer also teased a return to a blizzardy Skyrim-like zone for early 2027.