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Almost 20 years later, Arkane's founder says he understands why Valve cancelled the Ravenholm game that never was:…
Arkane Studios founder Raphaël Colantonio discussed the cancellation of the standalone Half-Life 2: Ravenholm game, which was in development in the late 2000s. He explained that the decision was primarily economic, stemming from the sales performance of Half-Life 2's DLCs. Colantonio expressed initial pain and confusion over the cancellation but has since come to understand the business realities, noting the project's influence on Arkane's later work, such as Dishonored.
Resident Evil Requiem doesn't reunite Leon and the Merchant, likely because the shopkeeper was left 3 trillion in…
Capcom revealed that the Merchant in Resident Evil 4 Remake has accumulated over three trillion pesetas in debt to Leon Kennedy. This financial burden is suggested as the reason for the Merchant's limited appearances in subsequent games like Resident Evil Requiem. The article celebrates the third anniversary of the Resident Evil 4 Remake by sharing this humorous in-game financial trivia.
Counter-Strike 2 Drops X-Ray Scanner for German & Dutch Players
Valve has implemented an X-Ray Scanner feature in Counter-Strike 2 for players in Germany and the Netherlands to comply with EU gambling laws regarding loot boxes. This scanner allows players to see the contents of containers before opening them, removing the element of chance. The change has sparked debate about its impact on the game's economy and the excitement of opening containers.
