Gaming

Eve Online, renowned for its intricate player-driven economy and sprawling universe, has taken a bold step to centralize its primary transaction asset: the Plex market. Previously, players operated within a patchwork of regional markets, each with its own supply and demand quirks, allowing savvy traders to exploit price disparities across different sectors. Now, CCP Games
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The gaming community often celebrates the innovative and vibrant worlds created by independent developers, and Hytale was poised to be one of those groundbreaking titles. Promising a blend of sandbox creativity, RPG elements, and rich narrative potential, Hytale seemed destined to set a new standard in the Minecraft-inspired genre. Its ambitious scope raised hopes that
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In recent years, the gaming community has experienced an awakening—a collective movement demanding accountability from corporations that prioritize profit over consumer rights. The Stop Killing Games campaign exemplifies this shift, harnessing the passion of gamers worldwide to confront a troubling industry practice: shutting down servers and rendering purchased games unplayable. This grassroots initiative highlights a
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Manor Lords, a highly anticipated city-building simulation set in late 14th-century Franconia, has faced a frustrating stretch of silence from its developers. While gamers accustomed to rapid-fire patches may perceive this hiatus as a letdown, it actually signals a commendable dedication to crafting a more refined and authentic experience. Instead of succumbing to the temptation
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In the unpredictable landscape of modern gaming, the transfer of a beloved franchise’s publishing rights signals more than just logistical reorganization; it reveals emerging strategic priorities and corporate priorities of the industry’s giants. Ubisoft, a company renowned for its blockbuster franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, has opted to delegate the publishing responsibilities of
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In the ever-evolving landscape of video game development, the integration of artificial intelligence tools—especially generative AI—is becoming increasingly common. The recent disclosure by 11 Bit Studios regarding their use of AI in their sci-fi management sim *The Alters* brings to the forefront a critical conversation about innovation, ethics, and transparency in the industry. While many
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In an industry often defined by glossy launches and crowdfunding triumphs, the story of *Malys*—a roguelike deckbuilder from Summerfall Studios—stands out as refreshingly unconventional. Unlike many titles that fade away after falling short of Kickstarter goals, *Malys* steadfastly pushed forward into early access despite missing its funding target. This pivot, rather than symbolizing defeat, reflects
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The Expanse franchise has made a significant impact in the realms of both literature and television, acclaimed for its depth, complexity, and realistic portrayal of space politics. Owlcat Games, known for their intricate, party-based role-playing games like Pathfinder: Kingmaker, is now venturing into this beloved universe with their new title, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. As
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The landscape of open-world gaming has long been intertwined with the challenge of creating a living, breathing ecosystem that reacts to player actions. Enter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, an ambitious title from GSC Game World that sought to weave this element into its very fabric through an elaborate system known as A-Life. Originally conceived
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