Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
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Obsidian still have "the same DNA" that went into New Vegas and KOTOR 2, The Outer Worlds 2 director insists, following chatter around layoffs
Following recent layoffs at Obsidian Entertainment, director Brandon Adler defended the studio's creative DNA, asserting that the core team behind classic games like Fallout: New Vegas and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II remains intact. Adler pushed back against criticism that the studio has lost its way, emphasizing that the same individuals are still in leadership roles and that the studio's fundamental ethos persists despite changes over the years.
Obsidian Director Warns of “Cold-Take Artists” Spreading Misinformation About the Studio
Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler has spoken out against "cold-take artists" spreading misinformation following recent layoffs at the studio. Adler emphasized that despite changes, the core DNA of the studio, responsible for games like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, remains intact. He also addressed reports about the future of Avowed, with former co-founder Chris Avellone stating Avowed 2 is still planned.
Obsidian game director reacts to people "spouting off" about the studio and how it's not what it "used to be"
Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler defended the studio's current identity amidst recent layoffs and external criticism. He emphasized that the core team and creative DNA remain consistent with the studio's history, despite changes and project shifts, including a new Fallout game.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
I picked out 31 must-play games going for $5 or less in the Steam Summer Sale
This article highlights 31 must-play games available for $5 or less during the Steam Summer Sale. The curated list includes a variety of genres such as RPGs and first-person shooters, with many titles developed by well-known studios like Larian and BioWare.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Knight of the Old Republic 2 was great because it peeled back Star Wars' black-and-white morality
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is lauded for its deconstruction of the Star Wars universe's black-and-white morality, offering a darker, more complex narrative. Despite a troubled development and a rushed launch, the game, particularly with the Sith Lords Restored Content mod, is praised for its writing and characters, especially Kreia, who challenges simplistic notions of good and evil.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Summer Game Fest no-shows: The big games that were absent from 2026's showcases
Several highly anticipated games were notably absent from the Summer Game Fest showcases, leaving fans speculating about their development status. Titles like Arkane's Blade, the Witcher 3 DLC, Injustice 3, and the Divinity sequel were among the expected reveals that did not materialize. The article highlights the absence of these games and discusses potential reasons or future reveal opportunities.
You can get some early STAR WARS Day deals with nice discounts on GOG
GOG is currently hosting a Star Wars Day sale, offering significant discounts on various classic Star Wars titles. Games like STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic and STAR WARS Battlefront are available at 75% off. The sale also highlights the compatibility of GOG games with Linux via the Heroic Games Launcher and concludes on May 6th.
These Star Wars action figures are causing a stir, and they're up for pre-order now
Hasbro has announced a new dual-pack of Star Wars action figures featuring Darth Nihilus and Darth Traya from Knights of the Old Republic II. These Amazon exclusive figures are now available for pre-order and are noted for their high detail and articulation, representing the best of the Black Series toy line.
They finally made an action figure of Star Wars' most evil and nasty grandma but it's already sold out
Hasbro has released preorders for a Black Series action figure two-pack based on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords, featuring Darth Nihilius and Kreia (Darth Traya). The figures, which were an Amazon exclusive, have already sold out. The article highlights Kreia's complex character and the detailed sculpt of the figures, noting her significance as the game's true antagonist.
‘Mika and the Witch’s Mountain’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article rounds up new Nintendo Switch releases for August 22nd, 2024, including Mika and the Witch's Mountain, My Lovely Empress, Cyber Mission, Mangavania 2, and White Eternal. It also details numerous ongoing and expiring sales on various titles from publishers like Capcom and LucasArts, as well as remasters and indie games.
Today’s Nintendo Direct, Full Review of ‘EGGCONSOLE Star Trader’, Plus New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
Nintendo announced a new Direct presentation featuring a Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase. The article also reviews EGGCONSOLE Star Trader, a PC-8801mkIIsr title that blends adventure game elements with shoot 'em up stages, noting its historical interest but limited appeal due to untranslated text. Several new releases and a large list of expiring sales on the Nintendo eShop are also detailed.