Developer Track Record
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Bethesda Veteran Criticises Starfield's 1,000 Planets Design Approach
A former Bethesda developer has outlined how he would have structured Starfield's planetary exploration, arguing that the game's focus on quantity over handcrafted content limited its impact compared to The Elder Scrolls and Fallout
Blizzard Emerges as Xbox's Top Studio After Overwatch and Diablo 4 Success
Blizzard Entertainment has reportedly become the leading Xbox studio, with Overwatch and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred driving its strongest financial results in years, even as Microsoft's wider gaming division faces major restructuring and layoffs
Mark Darrah explains why Baldur's Gate 3 succeeds as a sequel
Mark Darrah, who worked on the original Baldur's Gate games, has highlighted why Baldur's Gate 3 stands out as a sequel, crediting its willingness to evolve beyond the series' classic formula and embrace new influences
Okami's Iconic Log Scene Was Inspired by Spider-Man 2's Train Rescue
Hideki Kamiya has revealed that a memorable gameplay sequence in Okami was directly influenced by a pivotal scene from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2, offering new insight into the creative process behind the 2006 classic
Fallout 3 Remaster Targets Original Vision After 2008 Tech Limits
Nate Purkeypile, former Bethesda artist and Fallout 76 lead, has discussed the technical constraints that shaped Fallout 3 in 2008 and shared his hopes for a more faithful remaster as technology advances
Halo: Campaign Evolved Faced Major Development Issues and Project Cuts
A new report suggests Halo: Campaign Evolved's development was hampered by technical and management challenges, leading to the cancellation of a multiplayer project and significant changes to the remake's features
Assassin's Creed Black Flag's Seamless Sailing Faced Major Development Hurdles
Ubisoft developers have revealed the technical and design challenges behind Assassin's Creed Black Flag's seamless naval gameplay, explaining why the transition from mission-based sailing in Assassin's Creed 3 was far from straightforward
Bethesda Reveals New Logo for 40th Anniversary with Classic Inspiration
Bethesda has introduced a new logo to mark its 40th anniversary, drawing inspiration from its early days and classic titles. The studio's history with The Terminator games is referenced, but no new projects in that series are planned
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac and Linux with 2028 Release Target
Ron Gilbert has officially revealed Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the acclaimed 2017 adventure, now in development for PC, Mac and Linux with a planned launch in early 2028. Key original team members are returning for this self-published project
BioWare Veteran Explains Why a Dragon Age Trilogy Remaster Is Unlikely
A former Dragon Age lead has revealed why a Mass Effect-style remaster of the original trilogy is highly improbable, citing technical and organisational barriers at BioWare that make such a project far more complex than fans might expect
5TH Cell unveils Broke Wizards, a new co-op game for PC platforms
5TH Cell, the studio behind Scribblenauts, has announced Broke Wizards, a 1-6 player co-op game coming to Steam and Epic Games Store, where players take on odd jobs as overpowered wizards to pay rent to a giant Imp Landlord
Clint Hocking Describes Ubisoft Game Development as Chaotic After Departure
Clint Hocking, known for Watch Dogs and Splinter Cell, has compared leading large-scale Ubisoft projects to dodging chaos, following his exit from the Assassin's Creed Hexe team earlier this year
Wreckreation 2 Announced by New Studio After Three Fields Closure
Wreckreation 2 has been officially announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, just months after the original's release and the closure of Three Fields Entertainment. The sequel is being developed by When Tides Turn, a new studio led by Fiona Sperry
Larian Barcelona studio celebrates as Spain wins 2026 World Cup final
Swen Vincke, head of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity, has acknowledged Spain's World Cup victory, suggesting Larian's Barcelona team will be taking time off to join national celebrations after the final
Rockstar unlikely to reuse cut content from older games in GTA 6
GTA 5 producer John Ricchio has indicated that Rockstar is not expected to bring back cut content from previous titles for GTA 6, citing major technical changes since earlier entries and a lack of necessity for recycled ideas
Todd Howard says retirement is off the table as Bethesda plans ahead
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has stated he is no longer considering retirement, emphasising his ongoing passion for developing games like Skyrim and future projects including The Elder Scrolls 6
Former GTA 5 producer expects GTA 6 world to be vast and detailed
John Ricchio, who previously worked on GTA 5, has suggested that Rockstar Games is likely to deliver a significantly larger or more detailed world in GTA 6, continuing the studio's established trend of expanding its open-world environments
Cliff Bleszinski Reflects on LawBreakers Failure and Considers Return
Cliff Bleszinski, known for Gears of War, has discussed his personal struggles and the impact on Boss Key Productions, revealing he is now sober and weighing a possible return to game development