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I am numb to the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6
The author expresses apathy towards the long wait for The Elder Scrolls 6, despite its profound impact on their life and career. Bethesda Game Studios has stated it's the studio's primary focus, but a lack of meaningful updates has led to a 'whatever, I'll see it when I see it' attitude. The article also touches on the extended development cycles impacting fanbases and the industry.
Exciting PlayStation 5 Racing Game Sets Release Date With New Trailer
Milestone and Mattel have announced that the PlayStation 5 racing game Hot Wheels Infinite Rush will launch on September 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, ASUS ROG Ally, and PC. The game features four distinct islands with various free-roaming activities and challenges, including Daredevil challenges and Stuntman activities.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush gets an earlier release date, and an island-hopping trailer
Milestone has announced an earlier release date for Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, now launching on September 10th instead of September 24th. A new trailer showcases the game's open world, which is divided into four distinct island regions, and highlights various activities beyond traditional racing, such as stunt challenges and photography tasks.
Playstation Plus avtäcker Premium-spelen för juli
PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers will receive new games starting July 21, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind. The lineup also features Dying Light, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, and Snow Bros. Wonderland. Additionally, Premium subscribers get access to Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
MAVRIX Launches TODAY into Full Global Release
MAVRIX, an open-world mountain biking game developed by Third Kind Games and featuring professional rider Matt Jones, has launched globally on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass, including Xbox Play Anywhere support for seamless play across devices. The full release introduces new Head-to-Head competitive modes, Daily Rivals, and technical improvements, building on a year of community-driven development.
Where Winds Meet Encounters "Eastern Steampunk" in Hidden Mountain Expansion Launching July 23
The open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet will launch its Hidden Mountain Expansion on July 23, introducing the "Eastern Steampunk" aesthetic and "Where Winds Meet 2.0" with enhanced visuals, new combat, and mechanical contraptions. Developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games, the expansion features a multi-dimensional map, new sect, weapons, and bosses, alongside significant audio-visual upgrades including ray tracing.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Trailer Shows Off Its Open World and Beautiful Islands
A new trailer for Hot Wheels Infinite Rush showcases the game's open world, featuring four distinct islands with varied environments like serene forests and pagoda-themed areas. The trailer highlights the freedom of exploration between islands and the destructible environments, with a release date set for September 24th.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Makes Side Content Matter Again
The article analyzes how the 'Resynced' version of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag improves its side content by integrating it more meaningfully into the game's progression and narrative. It highlights how activities like upgrading the Jackdaw, developing the Great Inagua hideout, and engaging in various mini-games contribute to a cohesive pirate fantasy and player progression, contrasting it with other open-world titles.
Was Assassin's Creed Origins' Egypt the best open world in the series?
This article discusses whether Assassin's Creed Origins' depiction of ancient Egypt was the best open world in the series. It contrasts Origins' Egypt with the worlds of later titles like Odyssey, Valhalla, and Shadows, noting how Origins' world felt majestic and educational, even featuring a Discovery Tour mode. While acknowledging that other Assassin's Creed games often have strong worlds, the article suggests Origins' Egypt stands out as a particularly rich and convincing historical recreation.
Taival Is an Open World Co-Op Adventure RPG, Out Now on Steam
Taival, a co-op open-world adventure RPG developed by Bonobo Software and published by Level Up Gaming, has launched on Steam Early Access for PC. Players explore a handcrafted world with a shapeshifting companion called Henki, recovering lost fragments to restore balance. The game supports up to four players online or in split-screen and will later be released on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Introduces the ‘New Blood’ Update on PC via Steam Early Access
BEF Games and Tripwire Presents have released the 'New Blood' update for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire on PC via Steam Early Access. This free update overhauls Campaign Mode with a more cinematic introduction, introduces new criminal enterprises, and expands progression systems. It also adds features like restaurant management for health restoration, new enterable interiors, drift races, vehicle customization, and turf war expansions.
OG CD Projekt dev says The Witcher remake can't be open-world because "the pace and scale of the entire…
Original The Witcher lead story designer Artur Ganszyniec believes the upcoming remake should not be open-world, arguing that it would fundamentally change the game's pace and scale. He suggests that a more focused, linear design better preserves the original's narrative power and deliberate pacing, questioning the profitability of endlessly expanding open worlds.
Summer Break is Over and Class Begins When Agefield High Launches This August
Agefield High: Rock the School, an open-world comedy game inspired by early 2000s films, is set to launch on August 12th for PC via Steam. Developed by Refugium Games, the title allows players to navigate high school life as Sam, with a console release also planned. The game features over 30 main missions, a pop-punk soundtrack, and customization options.
Respawn Monday #7: Palworld 1.0, and the Black Flag Open Seas — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author discusses the combat systems in the Assassin's Creed series, finding them to be a weak point even in the successful Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, and contrasts this with the engaging combat of Ghost of Tsushima. Additionally, the article praises Palworld 1.0 for its polished survival-building mechanics and monster-catching gameplay, highly recommending it after a weekend of play.
The Witcher Remake’s Open World Will Need Changes for Pacing, Says Original’s Lead Story Designer
Artur Ganszyniec, the original lead story designer for The Witcher, believes the upcoming remake's transition to an open-world structure will require significant adjustments to narrative pacing. He highlights how the original game's linear design allowed for precise control over story beats, a challenge that will need careful consideration in the remake developed by Fool's Theory using Unreal Engine 5.
Palworld dev celebrates "staggering" Steam response to 1.0, proving lightning can strike twice
Pocketpair is celebrating the successful 1.0 launch of Palworld, which has achieved a peak concurrent player count of over 855,000 on Steam. The developer expressed gratitude to players for their support, highlighting the game's continued popularity beyond its initial early access success. The update introduces new Pals, features, and story elements, with a discount currently available.
Warframe's next major update blends Blade Runner, The Sopranos, and film noir in a whole new solar system, coming later this year
Digital Extremes revealed Warframe: Tau, a major update for their sci-fi MMO, inspired by Blade Runner and The Sopranos, focusing on themes of addiction and exploitation. The update introduces a new solar system, a detective Warframe voiced by Matthew Mercer, and new gameplay mechanics including a card mini-game. Creative director Rebecca Ford stated the narrative aims to explore the complexities of addiction and circumstance, drawing from real-world experiences of the development team.
GTA 6 shown mercy by indie dev who previously planned to "humiliate Rockstar" by releasing their open-world…
Indie developer Molleindustria has moved up the release date of its open-world game 'Future? No Thanks!' to July 22, avoiding a direct clash with Grand Theft Auto 6's November release. Initially planning to 'humiliate Rockstar,' the developer cited concerns about over-polishing and economic forecasts as reasons for the change.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 13 to 17
This week's Xbox releases from July 13 to 17 include a variety of genres across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass. Notable titles include the roguelike 'Ascend to ZERO', the tactical train-builder 'Fogpiercer', and the open-world extreme sports game 'MAVRIX by Matt Jones'.
Edward Kenway is the biggest bastard in Assassin's Creed history
This opinion piece discusses Edward Kenway's unlikeable character in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, particularly in the context of its remake, "Resynced." The author argues that the game's expansive open world, rebuilt in the Anvil engine, distracts from the narrative and prolongs the player's exposure to Kenway's shallow motivations and "asshattery."
