The Callisto Protocol
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Callisto Protocol across the outlets.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe 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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis 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.
KRAFTON ANNOUNCES 2026 STEAM PUBLISHER SALEKRAFTON announced its 2026 Steam Publisher Sale, offering discounts of up to 85% on over 30 PC titles, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, My Little Puppy, and Dinkum. The sale runs through June 25th on Steam and also highlights upcoming games like Age Twisters and PUBG: Black Budget.
Intel adds 7 more games to its IBOT-boosted list, though few of them stand out as being in dire need of more CPU…Intel has updated its Binary Optimization Tool (IBOT) software, adding performance enhancements for seven games including Hollow Knight: Silksong, Homeworld 3, and Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition. This update is compatible with Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus and Core Ultra Series 3 processors, aiming to boost CPU performance in supported titles.
New Ill trailer sets a new bar for videogame ultraviolence, with at least three skull crushingsThe trailer for the upcoming survival horror game Ill, developed by Team Clout and published by the company behind Atomic Heart, showcased extreme violence and gore during Sony's State of Play showcase. The game, set to release in 2027, features advanced physics and dismemberment systems, with its Steam page describing a research fort overrun by horrific Aberrations.
The 'numbers just aren't there,' Dead Space producer says, and that's why we'll probably never…Dead Space producer Chuck Beaver stated that a fourth game is unlikely because the sales figures do not meet Electronic Arts' current high targets for the franchise. He noted that while horror games once needed to sell five million units, the threshold is now around 15 million. The article also mentions the underperformance of the 2023 Dead Space remake and The Callisto Protocol as contributing factors to the perceived lack of market viability for similar titles.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Hiring has begun for a new sequel, Tera 2, as Krafton eyes Unreal Engine 5 to secure a potential MMORPG hitKrafton has begun hiring for Tera 2, a sequel to the action MMORPG Tera, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The game will retain the original's open action combat style. This development comes as other major MMORPG projects have been canceled, and Krafton, known for publishing titles like PUBG, aims to recapture success with its own MMO.
"I wish artists would take notice that this is a great time to learn some form of AI" - Dead Space creator Glen Schofield doesn't think controversial tech will replace human talent, but still believes it has its placeGame developer Glen Schofield, known for Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol, believes artists should learn AI technologies, not as a replacement for human talent, but as a tool to enhance creativity and efficiency in game development. He acknowledges the increasing pressure to reduce development costs and team sizes, but argues that AI integration, while potentially expensive, can lead to more ambitious game content rather than shorter workdays.
Dead Space Creator Talks GTA 6's Effect On Other Games: "You Don't Wanna Be Near It"Dead Space creator Glen Schofield believes Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 launch date will cause many other games to shift their release windows to avoid its impact. He also discussed the growing importance of AI in game development, advocating for artists to embrace it as a tool for creativity and efficiency, while acknowledging potential cost concerns.
"Be creative 99% of the time" – Glen Schofield on how creativity can help fix AAA industry woesGlen Schofield, director of The Callisto Protocol, argues that the AAA industry's woes stem from inexperienced individuals being placed in leadership roles due to excessive funding, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He believes the solution lies in identifying and empowering true creative talent, leveraging AI as a tool rather than a replacement for human creativity, and optimizing release timing to avoid market saturation. Schofield emphasizes that while AI can enhance efficiency, it cannot replicate the nuanced creative process essential for developing innovative AAA titles.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
A day after Unknown Worlds' ousted CEO gets reinstated, Subnautica 2 gets an early access release dateSubnautica 2 is set to launch in Early Access in May, according to developer Unknown Worlds. This announcement follows a court ruling that reinstated ousted CEO Ted Gill and other leads back into their positions at the studio, overriding publisher Krafton's previous decisions. Despite Krafton's stated disagreement with the ruling, they confirmed the internal message regarding the May Early Access release.- Krafton to invest $1 billion in a defence company that works with the US NavyKrafton, publisher of PUBG and The Callisto Protocol, is investing $1 billion in Hanwha Aerospace to focus on "Physical AI" and its applications in the defense sector. This partnership combines Krafton's AI research with Hanwha's industrial infrastructure. The news comes as Krafton recently lost a lawsuit against former executives of Unknown Worlds, the creators of Subnautica.
The Callisto Protocol: A Polarizing Descent into Sci-Fi HorrorThe Callisto Protocol offers a visually stunning and atmospheric sci-fi survival horror experience, but its repetitive combat and lack of genuine scares prevent it from reaching its full potential. While the game excels in its oppressive environment design and brutal gore, the core gameplay loop becomes a grind, and the narrative, though functional, is thin. It's a game that looks and feels impressive but ultimately falls short of being truly terrifying or engaging.