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Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC this summer, offering a darker, open-world action RPG experience. Based on a recent Bandai Namco press event, this installment promises a fresh take on the long-standing franchise.
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion is Out Now
Everstone Studio has released the Hexi expansion for its open-world RPG Where Winds Meet as a free update. The expansion introduces the Hexi region with new Mystic Skills, appearance sets, and cosmetics. It also adds new challenges like the Wandering Ark World Boss and multiplayer campaigns, with further content and character development updates planned.
Crimson Desert hands-on report: four hours in the RPG’s massive open world
A hands-on report of Crimson Desert reveals a massive open world with extensive activities and a dynamic combat system. Players control Kliff, a member of the Greymanes, exploring the world of Pywel and learning new skills through observation. The game will feature enhancements for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, utilizing features like PSSR and raytracing for improved visuals and performance.
Crimson Desert: The Final Preview - IGN
Crimson Desert, an ambitious open-world action game from Pearl Abyss, is set to release on March 19, 2026. This preview highlights the game's detailed world, brutal combat, and quirky sidequests, drawing comparisons to titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Witcher 3. The game focuses on protagonist Kliff's journey to rebuild his faction and confront a malevolent force, with a combat system that blends high-fantasy with eastern-style action.
Starfield PS5 Release Date Seemingly Leaked for April
A leak from a reliable source suggests that Bethesda's open-world RPG Starfield will be released on PlayStation 5 in April, with preorders potentially opening around March 17th or 18th. While the upcoming update is not expected to drastically change the game, a physical release and a Premium Edition including the Shattered Space expansion are rumored for the PlayStation 5 version.
Meet the man who stuffed as much Deus Ex into Fallout 3 as was "humanly possible"
Emil Pagliarulo, lead designer and writer for Fallout 3, discusses the significant influence of Deus Ex on his design philosophy for the game. He aimed to incorporate as much immersive sim gameplay as possible, particularly focusing on enhancing stealth mechanics and emergent consequences, drawing parallels to his work on earlier titles like Thief II: The Metal Age.
