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Ori creator declares Xbox Game Pass a mediocre slop factory that's 'a little like Communism'
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler criticized Xbox Game Pass, calling it a 'mediocre slop factory' and comparing its strategy to Communism. He argued that the service lacks sufficient compelling exclusive titles to justify its subscription cost, leading to a decline in subscribers after a price increase. Mahler also expressed disappointment with the quality of recent first-party Xbox releases, citing Starfield as an example of a game that failed to meet expectations.
MindsEye's New Blacklisted DLC Is Out Now, And Things Are Seeminly Not Improving
MindsEye has released its new Blacklisted DLC, coinciding with a price cut for the base game amidst ongoing criticism. The DLC, which features an assassin named Julia Black, reportedly touches on themes of sabotage and internal company strife, mirroring real-life allegations surrounding the game's troubled launch. Despite the new content, player reception remains largely negative, with ongoing concerns about dialogue, voice acting, and overall game quality, further compounded by reports of invasive employee monitoring software used by the developer.
Skyrim and Fallout 4 artist says Bethesda's Todd Howard has too many yes men: "A lot of people were afraid to…
Former Bethesda colleague Dennis Mejillones suggests that Todd Howard, a key figure in games like Skyrim and Fallout 4, faces a problem with 'yes men' due to his celebrity status, potentially hindering critical feedback. This contrasts with Kurt Kuhlmann's view that Howard was too often pulled away from Starfield's development, highlighting a debate on how much direct input Howard should have.
