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A new Cities Skylines 2 update makes traffic "smoother and less rage-inducing"
Iceflake Studios has released the 'Morning Dew' update for Cities Skylines 2, focusing on improving traffic flow and reducing congestion. The patch enhances AI decision-making for lane changes and U-turns, and also addresses issues with shadow rendering and resource depletion. Further updates are planned for the summer.
Tides of Annihilation Announces First Hands-on In Summer, Introduces Unreal Engine and NVIDIA Collaboration
Eclipse Glow Games announced that Tides of Annihilation will be playable for the first time this summer. The studio is collaborating with Unreal Engine and NVIDIA to enhance visual fidelity and optimize performance. The single-player fantasy action-adventure game is in development for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past was supposed to be revealed tomorrow, CDPR says, but "let's say we found something we didn't yet expect on RED Launcher"
CD Projekt Red has announced new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, which was accidentally revealed early via the RED Launcher. This expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory, is scheduled for release next year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Marathon leans in on the Night Marsh horror vibes for Season 2 trailer
Bungie has released a trailer for Marathon Season 2, titled Nightfall, which launches on June 2nd and introduces a new Night Marsh map, a Sentinel Runner shell, and additional weapons. The article also touches on Bungie's increased focus on Marathon following the conclusion of Destiny 2's major updates and reports of potential layoffs, highlighting the pressure on the game to succeed.
Hytale Update 5 brings controller support, new scripting tool for modders, social features
Hytale Update 5 introduces controller support for various gamepads, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch controllers, with further improvements planned. The update also adds a new Trigger Volume Tool for modders to create scripted encounters and integrates social features like a friends system and server discovery. Enhancements to audio, emotes, and player movement are also included, alongside Simplified Chinese language support.
Dragon Quest 12 Development Restarted From Scratch After “A Lot Of Hurdles”
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams, formerly known as Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, has restarted development from scratch due to numerous hurdles. Executive producer Yosuke Saito announced the major decision during a Dragon Quest livestream, emphasizing the commitment to delivering a mainline Dragon Quest game that fans will love. The game will retain its art direction inspired by the late Akira Toriyama, and a sneak peek revealed new characters, landscapes, and monsters.
TIDES OF ANNIHILATION ANNOUNCES FIRST HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE COMING THIS SUMMER; REVEALS DEEP TECHNICAL COLLABORATION WITH NVIDIA AND UNREAL ENGINE
Eclipse Glow Games announced that Tides of Annihilation will have its first hands-on experience event this summer. The studio also revealed a technical collaboration with Unreal Engine and NVIDIA to enhance visual fidelity and performance. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
DRAGON QUEST XII: BEYOND DREAMS REVEALED AS DRAGON QUEST CELEBRATES ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY
SQUARE ENIX celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series with multiple announcements. Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams has entered development under a new structure, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming to multiple platforms. Additionally, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is set for release on Nintendo Switch 2, and in-game events are planned for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow.
Dragon Quest XII Gets A New Title Following Complete Development Reset
Square Enix has revealed the new title for Dragon Quest XII as Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams, following a complete development reset. The game will feature character designs by the late Akira Toriyama and music by Koichi Sugiyama. While no platforms have been confirmed, early footage suggests a potential release on the Nintendo Switch 2, though a launch is expected to be some time away.
Dragon Quest XII Beyond Dreams was rebooted and new trailer showcased
Square Enix has revealed that Dragon Quest XII has undergone a significant reboot and is now titled Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. The team showcased the first trailer from the rebooted game, acknowledging that it is still some time away from release due to development challenges. Preparations for the next installment in the Dragon Quest series were also briefly mentioned by executive producer Yuu Miyake.
Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams revealed after development restart
Square Enix has re-revealed Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, originally announced in May 2021. The game is undergoing a development restart, indicating significant changes to its production and potentially its direction.
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate gets first teaser, still needs more time
Square Enix has released the first teaser for Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, a new mainline entry in the RPG series. The teaser offers a glimpse of the game, but its release is still some time away due to a development restart and a new title.
Hooded Horse is launching C-Beams – a space action RPG that has shot to the top of our wishlist
Hooded Horse is preparing to launch C-Beams, a top-down space action RPG where players pilot a ship in a newly discovered black hole system. The game features realistic ship handling, tactical combat with various weapon systems, and a scavenging loop. Players can upgrade ships, build reputation with factions, and choose between roles like explorer, trader, or space menace.
An infamously useless Dragon Quest weapon that's been a series mainstay for 39 years owes its existence to a Famicom limitation, according to the JRPG series' creator
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii explained that the series' iconic, weak "Cypress Sickle" weapon originated from a Famicom hardware limitation. Due to cartridge space constraints, the game could not use kanji and had to use hiragana, leading to a name that sounded like "snack" if translated directly. The name "hinoki" (Japanese cypress) was chosen to avoid confusion, making a simple stick an iconic part of the JRPG series.
CD Projekt Red Announces Songs of the Past Expansion for The Witcher 3 - GameHaunt
CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, set to launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This marks Geralt of Rivia's return in the first major add-on since Blood and Wine. The expansion will require Windows 11 and updated PC hardware specifications, with older Windows versions supported via a rollback option.
Red Dead Online wasn't a missed opportunity in the eyes of Take-Two's boss, but I'd say it's proof that following the GTA train doesn't guarantee the world
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick defended Red Dead Online's success, citing Red Dead Redemption 2's sales and the online component's longevity. However, the article argues that Red Dead Online's performance should be viewed in comparison to Grand Theft Auto Online, suggesting that simply following GTA's successful model does not guarantee similar results. The piece concludes that while not a complete failure, Red Dead Online serves as a reminder that even successful companies like Rockstar Games can face challenges when replicating past successes.
New Remedy CEO discusses prioritising own IP and learning from its mistakes
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, plans to prioritize the studio's own intellectual property and maximize the potential of its core franchises like Control and Alan Wake. This strategy follows lessons learned from the underperformance of their first self-published game, FBC: Firebreak, and aims to leverage cross-media adaptations with partners like Annapurna to boost existing IPs.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past expansion announced
CD Projekt Red has announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, which is co-developed with Fool’s Theory. This expansion is set to release in 2027 exclusively for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. New minimum PC requirements have also been implemented to reflect evolving hardware capabilities.
CD Projekt Red confirms it's working on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion after accidentally leaking it on its own…
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled 'Songs of the Past,' is in development and scheduled for release in 2027. The expansion is being co-developed with Fool's Theory and was accidentally leaked via the RED Launcher. CD Projekt Red also plans to update system requirements for the expansion.
The Witcher 3 Is Getting New DLC Nearly 12 Years After Launch
CD Projekt Red, in collaboration with Fool's Theory, has announced "Songs of the Past," a new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The expansion will feature Geralt of Rivia and requires an upgrade to Windows 11 for PC players due to updated system requirements.