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Invoke studio head says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' imp companion can aid as they explore and serves as an 'unreliable guide' to Kaatri's journey, but is still 'his own character'
Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay revealed details about Skev, the imp companion in Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons. Skev will serve as an 'unreliable guide' to the player character Kaatri, offering lore and narrative assistance as they explore Darkon, but he is designed as his own character with personal motivations, including finding his lost master.
Artificial Detective: Breaking Down the Gameplay Behind This Incredible Xbox Partner Preview Reveal
Artificial Detective is an upcoming action-adventure game from indie studio Vivix, featuring a robot detective named AD 2846 in a neo-noir, retro-futuristic city. The game emphasizes companion and survival mechanics, with players exploring a dystopian world alongside a robodog and a human girl. Developers Ilya Kuzyuk and Vadim Krayevoy highlighted the game's blend of investigation, combat, and environmental interaction, inspired by classic archetypes and films like Blade Runner.