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"AAA publishers are abusing Early Access," RPG dev says, and Steam games like Subnautica 2 and Path of Exile have warped "the landscape and players' expectations"
Denis Dyack, CEO of Apocalypse Studios, argues that AAA publishers are abusing the Early Access model, leading to skewed player expectations that disadvantage independent developers. He cites Subnautica 2 and Path of Exile as examples of games that have changed the landscape, making it harder for smaller teams like his own with Deadhaus Sonata to gain market impact. While acknowledging Early Access's potential for experimentation, Dyack believes its current use by large publishers undermines its collaborative purpose.
Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Vote for the scariest game of all time: Round 1
PC Gamer is hosting a bracket-style tournament to determine the scariest PC game of all time. Readers nominated games, and the top 16 have been seeded into head-to-head matchups. Voting for the first round concludes on Wednesday, October 28, with subsequent rounds narrowing the field until a winner is revealed on Saturday.
"Developers need to treat Early Access like a real launch, because players do" – Early Access games are on the rise, but so are player expectations
The article discusses the increasing trend of games launching in Early Access on Steam, noting a significant rise in titles and player expectations. Developers like those behind Valheim, Subnautica, and Hades have found success with the model, but others like Deadhaus Sonata have faced backlash due to unmet quality standards. The piece highlights the challenges smaller developers face against larger publishers and emphasizes the need for transparency and a clear vision when using Early Access.
Subnautica 2 talks up its next update’s visual storytelling and the endless threat of a bored tentacle monster
Subnautica 2's upcoming early access update will feature a massive collector leviathan and new areas for players to explore and hide within. The developers are focusing on visual storytelling to convey the narrative threads and the creature's obsessive nature.
Subnautica 2’s Collector Leviathan Terrifies Other Creatures in the Next Big Update
Unknown Worlds Entertainment provided new details for Subnautica 2's upcoming early access update, highlighting the terrifying Collector Leviathan and its impact on other creatures. The update will also introduce the Axum and Colonists, new biomes, creatures, and gameplay mechanics like the Frog Chassis with new abilities and a Dash function for Fins.
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles sets its early access plans and Vampir gets a release date
ArcheAge Chronicles has announced its early access price of thirty dollars, with plans to eventually remove gender locks and add third weapon options for classes. Vampir is set to launch on October 27th. The article also provides updates on City of Titans, Soulframe, and numerous other MMOs in various stages of testing and development.
Subnautica 2’s next major early access update promises to bring ‘one of the scariest regions ever done’
Subnautica 2's upcoming major early access update, referred to as "EA 2," will introduce one of the scariest regions ever created for the game, according to creative director Anthony Gallegos. The update will also feature new creature behaviors, a new Sea Frog vehicle chassis, additional biomods, a new round room for bases, and more story elements.
Subnautica 2 adding its "scariest" region ever in next major update, the developers say
Unknown Worlds has announced a significant update for Subnautica 2, introducing its "scariest" region yet, new story elements, and updated Leviathan behaviors. The update also adds a Frog chassis for the submersible and a new underwater dash ability when wearing fins. This update marks the beginning of the game's "Early Access 2.0" phase, though a specific release date has not yet been provided.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review - superlative playing power with familiar Windows handheld caveats
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review highlights its powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC, delivering significantly faster gaming performance than previous handheld PCs, including the Steam Deck OLED. Despite its high price point and a disappointing display compared to its predecessor, the device offers a comfortable design, quiet operation, and competitive battery life for demanding games.
Subnautica 2's next major update adds "the scariest region we've ever done", together with frog mechs and a very welcome tweak for dashing
Subnautica 2 is preparing for its "early access 2.0" update, which will introduce a new, reportedly very scary region, a new creature, and the "Frog" chassis, a submersible with arms and legs. The update also includes new biomods and a welcome tweak allowing players to dash while wearing fins. Developer Unknown Worlds has not yet provided a release date for these additions.
Subnautica 2 is heading for 'Early access 2.0,' which brings 'one of our scariest regions we've ever…
Subnautica 2 is preparing for an "early access 2.0" update, which Unknown Worlds creative director Anthony Gallegos describes as its most substantial yet. This update will introduce a new playable region with new biomes, story elements, creatures, and a scarier region described as dark and threatening. The Collector Leviathan's behavior will also be updated to be scarier.
"Thank you, Hades" - Evil Empire on indie game discovery, how Steam early access has changed, and the rise of AI tools
Evil Empire's CEO Thomas Pfeiffer and Head of Business Ben Laulan discuss the studio's growth from supporting Dead Cells to developing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Rogue Prince of Persia. They highlight the success of their Triple-i Initiative for indie game discovery and share insights on collaborations with larger publishers. The pair also express concerns about the impact of AI on the creative process and the meaning of game development.
Betawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs
Enshrouded has officially launched into version 1.0, exiting early access. Meanwhile, Guild Wars 3 has previewed its first social hub, and World of Warcraft Forever is preparing for a server slam stress test. The article also lists numerous other games in various stages of beta and early access testing.
Subnautica 2 – “The Voyage to Early Access 2 Begins” Overview Trailer
Creative Director Anthony Gallegos introduced a new developer vlog series, "The Voyage to Early Access 2," for Subnautica 2. The video offers sneak peeks and sets the stage for the upcoming content update, which will bring the game to Early Access.
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GameSpot provides a portal to its latest gaming news, reviews, and deals, covering major platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile. The site also highlights upcoming games and trending topics, including trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hands-on previews for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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GameSpot provides a portal to its latest gaming news, reviews, and deals, covering major platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile. The site also highlights upcoming games and trending topics, including trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hands-on previews for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Subnautica 2’s Next Update is Its “Most Substantial Yet” With a New Region, Story Content, and More
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is preparing the "most substantial" Early Access 2.0 update for Subnautica 2, which has sold over five million copies. Creative director Anthony Gallegos revealed the update will introduce a new, frightening region with multiple biomes, new story content expanding on colonists and other beings, and additional creatures. The update, currently without a release date, will also feature new Biomods and a Dash function for Fins.
Dave the Divers sista DLC blir ett samarbete med Subnautica 2
Dave the Diver will receive its final DLC in early 2027, featuring a collaboration with Subnautica 2. The expansion will introduce new creatures and a Collector Leviathan, with Dave traveling through a portal to the moon Proteus. A spin-off game, Bancho the Chef, will also expand on the restaurant management gameplay.