Zero Parades
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The Sunday PapersThis article discusses various gaming-related topics from recent publications. It touches on the struggles within the game development industry, the personal journey of Cliff Bleszinski after the closure of Boss Key Productions, and explorations of queerness in games like Elden Ring and Disco Elysium. It also briefly mentions themes of labor and slavery in relation to AI films.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several gaming journalists share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 and Onimusha to ongoing games such as Satisfactory, Overwatch, and Cyberpunk. Some express a desire to return to game development tinkering in Unity or revisit older titles like Team Fortress 2.
Zero Parades being an easier RPG than Disco Elysium makes perfect sense – and makes it more funZero Parades offers a more accessible and enjoyable RPG experience compared to Disco Elysium by implementing more frequent autosaves and less punishing consequence systems. While Disco Elysium's philosophical depth and infrequent saves led to frustration for some players, Zero Parades' flexible character progression and do-overs make it a more forgiving and fun experience, tailored to its protagonist.- Spelhelgen lovar demonslakt i rygglägeSeveral journalists share their gaming plans for the weekend, featuring a mix of genres including racing, superhero titles, RPGs, and live service games. Titles mentioned include Forza Horizon 6, Overwatch, Diablo 4, One Piece: Odyssey, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with some players utilizing the Steam Deck for portable play.
The Steam Controller's main competition isn't from Microsoft or Sony: It's from third-party vendorsThis article analyzes the third-party game controller market, arguing that vendors like Victrix, Gamesir, and EasySMX offer superior alternatives to standard controllers from Microsoft and Sony. Despite the quality and features of these third-party options, they are often overlooked in favor of first-party controllers, partly due to platform compatibility issues and historical perceptions of lower quality.- FZ Play – Dansar Zero Parades disko?The article previews Zero Parades, a new RPG from the developers of Disco Elysium, which is set to stream tonight at 7 PM. The stream will feature @Wakkaah testing the game, which shares a similar genre and style with Disco Elysium, despite the studio facing internal challenges.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several individuals share their weekend gaming plans, with "Zero Parades" being a popular choice, alongside "Satisfactory" and "Half-Life: Alyx." One contributor is also finishing up guides for "Lego Batman" content.
With no combat system, Zero Parades is an RPG all about skill checks and spycraft, and it's a more exciting…Zero Parades is a unique RPG that focuses on skill checks and spycraft rather than traditional combat. Players utilize clothing and items to gain skill bonuses for dialogue and tense situations, with failures pushing the narrative forward. The game offers a tense, espionage-novel-like experience with dramatic encounters and a focus on player choice.- FZHS: Forza och tre andra spel låstaForza Horizon 6 has received critical acclaim with an average score of 91 out of 100, continuing Playground Games' streak of high-scoring titles. The article also provides updates on other games in the FZ High Score season 10, including Mixtape, The Dark Pictures: Directive 8020, and Outbound, with Forza Horizon 6 being the latest to have its score locked.
Squabble over Disco Elysium's legacy continues as Hopetown studio recruit another ex-ZA/UM dev while dropping a new trailer on Zero Parades' release dayThe ongoing dispute surrounding Disco Elysium's legacy continues as the studio Longdue, developing the journalistic RPG Hopetown, has recruited former ZA/UM writer Olga Moskvina. This announcement coincides with the release of ZA/UM's new game, Zero Parades, and a new trailer for Hopetown. Longdue aims to distinguish Hopetown from its inspirations through its in-depth note-taking and article-drafting mechanics.
Review: Zero Parades Understands the AssignmentZero Parades is a highly impressive RPG that builds upon the legacy of Disco Elysium while forging its own path. The game follows spy Hershel Will as she navigates a world of political intrigue and personal sacrifice, featuring a web-like narrative structure and engaging mechanics like Conditioning. While it shares some DNA with its predecessor, Zero Parades succeeds with its writing and unique approach to political themes, and is available on PC with a PlayStation 5 release planned for 2026.
GeForce NOW Offers Day-One Lifetime Access To 007: First Light And Brings Eight New Games To The CloudNVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding eight new games this week, including the exclusive day-one lifetime access offer for 007: First Light to members who purchase a 12-month Ultimate membership before June 10. The service also now includes the recently released Forza Horizon 6, along with other titles like Splitgate Arena Reloaded and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core.
Zero Parades is a beautiful Disco Elysium follow-up, but not a very good spy gameZero Parades, the follow-up to Disco Elysium from developer ZA/UM, is a text-heavy isometric RPG that struggles to commit to its espionage theme. While it features a beautiful world, upgraded UI, and interesting mechanics like fatigue and conditioning, its narrative approach often undermines the spy gameplay. The game's protagonist, Hershel Wilk, is more interested in personal angst than covert operations, leading to a disconnect between the game's mechanics and its stated genre.- High Score blir farligare med BoostFZ High Score introduces 'High Score Boost,' a new feature that increases potential points for correctly guessing the scores of games with uncertain outcomes. The first game to receive this boost is Zero Parades from Disco Elysium developers ZA/UM, highlighting the risk-reward system for participants.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW gets even more games and RTX 5080 power expandsNVIDIA GeForce NOW is expanding its game library with numerous titles arriving over the next month, including Forza Horizon 6 and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core. The service is also increasing its RTX 5080-powered systems for Ultimate tier subscribers, offering support for up to 5K resolution at 120 FPS and advanced features like DLSS 4 and ray tracing. Additionally, classic Firaxis strategy games will be added as Install-to-Play titles.- Disco Elysium-studions Zero Parades släpps i majZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, has announced that their next project, the role-playing detective game Zero Parades, will be released on May 21. While independent of Disco Elysium, it features similar mechanics like skill checks and a troubled protagonist. The game will initially launch on PC, with a PlayStation 5 version planned for release later in the year.
Biggest Game Releases of April 2026This article highlights upcoming game releases scheduled for April 2026, including Crimson Desert, Saros, and the official Ken Shiro reveal trailer for Fist of the North Star. It also touches on gameplay overviews for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and PAYDAY: Aces High, alongside mentions of Pokemon Champions and Zero Parades.
Zero Parades devs knew they didn't want to make another cop game after Disco Elysium: 'How people think of the police these days, it's a bit different'ZA/UM developers decided against making Zero Parades a police-themed game, similar to Disco Elysium, due to changing public perceptions of law enforcement. Instead, the team opted for a spy thriller genre, which they found to be more creatively fruitful. Principal writer Siim Sinamäe noted a shift in societal views on police since Disco Elysium's 2019 release.
Even after ZA/UM's messy breakup, the writing team still has a cadre of sad communists—but you won't have to play Zero Parades as one if you don't want toDespite the departure of key writers from ZA/UM, the studio's upcoming game Zero Parades will still feature communist themes, though players will not be forced to embody a communist protagonist. Writers confirmed that while the player character is a spy for a communist Superbloc, ideological motivations can vary, similar to Disco Elysium's approach.
Zero Parades Makes Failing FunCrimson Desert is reviewed as a high-fantasy action RPG that offers a vast world to explore with engaging combat. The article also includes various guides and trailers for other upcoming games like Zero Parades, PAYDAY: Aces High, MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, GUILTY GEAR STRIVE, and Marathon.