by Nicholas Armstrong | May 23, 2018 | Livestreaming, News, News Section
Twitch has been building their network of extensions for some time. The first steps were building a library of extensions for streamers, then it was making the extensions mobile, and then it was adding bit integration. The next phase is partnerships to create new...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 22, 2018 | Esports section, News, Videogames
In an announcement that was surprisingly brief, Epic Games has said they will be spending $100 million on the prize pools for their first Fortnite esport season. They stated that across 2018-2019, the amount will be used to fund “prize pools for Fortnite...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 22, 2018 | News, News Section, Videogames
Three days ago, several developers of adult games received notices from Steam that they were in violation of Steam policies on adult content. Each developer was given an ultimatum – remove the offending content and update the game or be removed from Steam. Popular...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 21, 2018 | News, News Section, Videogames
Thursday afternoon, the developers behind Vampyr held a special Twitch stream to show off gameplay and answer community questions. The stream was hosted by a representative from publisher Focus Home Interactive and Game Director Philippe Moreau from developer...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 18, 2018 | News, News Section, Videogames
Here in the west, most RPGs are defined by open worlds, open choices, and open action systems. After the smash success of Skyrim and Fallout, it became the go-to for developers. In Japan, though, older combat systems for RPGs can still lead to success. That’s where...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 18, 2018 | News, News Section, Videogames
The scene opens with Cloud waking inside of Shinra Manor. Sephiroth has been researching Shinra’s history, their experiments, but also the history of the world. The music in the background is a repetitive pulsing, almost like a heart, punctuated by a single strong...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 16, 2018 | News, News Section, Videogames
Boss Key Productions is officially out of business. In a statement early May 14, Cliff Bleszinski, the founder and CEO, put his company to rest. In an open letter to the community, Bleszinski outlined just how troubled the studio was. Ever since Lawbreakers released...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 15, 2018 | News, News Section, Videogames
Death’s Gambit – the newest Metroidvania and Souls-esque game to join the genre, has finally been given a release date. Along with a new trailer that tells some of the story, Death’s Gambit will be released on August 14, 2018. The gameplay for Death’s Gambit resembles...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 14, 2018 | Livestreaming, News, News Section
Running for a full week, RPG Limit Break has kicked off the start to their annual RPG speedrunning event. This year, the group will once again be supporting NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness. As with most speedrunning events, games will be played nonstop...
by Nicholas Armstrong | May 14, 2018 | News, News Section, Videogames
It is looking like it might be time for game developers to start reconsidering what has been one of the most profitable systems ever introduced into gaming. Belgium, the Netherlands, and South Korea have all taken harsh steps to punish or pursue punishment of Loot...
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