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"Once Darth Vader came for you, you were just going to die": We could have had an MMO about Jedi refugees hiding from the Empire, if Star Wars Galaxies had gone differently
Former Star Wars Galaxies director Raph Koster discusses the challenges of implementing Jedi characters in the MMORPG, including a proposed permadeath system where players would hide from the Empire and face Darth Vader. The game ultimately opted for a complex skill-based unlock system that proved difficult to implement and led to player dissatisfaction by forcing them to abandon preferred playstyles.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Gameplay Reveals Social Stealth, Parkour, and Gorgeous Weather
New gameplay footage for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced showcases social stealth mechanics, including hiding on benches and paying NPCs for distractions, alongside enhanced parkour and dynamic weather effects. The game, launching July 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, will feature a denser world map with new islands and explorable city areas.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced lead confirms "social stealth is back," but hidden blade combat…
Developers for the upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag confirmed during a Reddit AMA that social stealth mechanics will return. The game's combat system is also being updated to integrate the hidden blade as a critical part of moment-to-moment gameplay, featuring a new defense meter that allows for instant finishers.
New 007 First Light Trailer Shows A Blend Hitman And James Bond
IO Interactive has released a new trailer for 007 First Light, showcasing gameplay that blends social stealth, gadgets, and cinematic action similar to the Hitman series. The game, launching May 27, 2026, will feature a "Tactical Simulation" mode with leaderboards and unlockable content.
