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Nintendo Should Make More Games About People

  • Fortune’s Weave makes character-driven storytelling central to its appeal.
  • Its relationships are unusually specific, emotional and sex-positive.
  • The article calls for more emotionally messy Nintendo games.

The article argues that Nintendo should make more games centred on complicated, recognisably human characters, using Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave as a strong example. Although the writer has not played it, coverage suggests the game’s character-driven relationships, personal motives and emotional specificity have inspired unusually intense engagement from…

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Cyberpunk 2077 expansion’s Chimera boss fight took two years to develop

  • Chimera’s boss fight took two years to develop.
  • The encounter was redesigned approximately four times.
  • The tank became one of CD Projekt’s costliest art assets.

CD Projekt Red spent two years developing the Chimera tank boss fight in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, redesigning it roughly four times before completion. The extensive process highlights the challenge of making the expansion’s opening encounter work simultaneously as a compelling gameplay sequence and a polished narrative set…

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UK Deals: Switch 2 MicroSD Card Discounts, Corsair Gaming Headsets, and More

  • Switch 2 storage cards are discounted ahead of Prime Day.
  • Corsair and Elgato hardware has significant reductions.
  • A 512GB card offers triple the console’s storage.

IGN’s UK deals roundup highlights discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express cards and Corsair and Elgato gaming hardware. The deals aim to help players expand storage for large games while offering savings on PC components and peripherals ahead of Prime Day. - Corsair Sabre v2 Pro mouse:…

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MobyGames video game database now lets developers claim their game credits

  • Developers can verify credits and create MobyGames portfolios.
  • They cannot directly edit official credit listings.
  • The premium service starts at $14.99 monthly.

MobyGames has launched a premium service allowing video game developers to claim verified credits and customise personal portfolio pages. The initiative matters because developers have long faced missing or incomplete credits, although the service does not give them control over MobyGames’ underlying credit records. MobyGames Professional launched in…

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Control Resonant leads this week’s indie games and events roundup

  • Control Resonant offers a bold sequel focused on Dylan and melee combat.
  • Indie showcases feature hundreds of games from global developers.
  • Developers can submit projects to Day of the Devs until September 28.

This week’s indie gaming roundup highlights new releases, upcoming showcases and major events across the scene. It covers Remedy’s Control Resonant, the satirical roguelite Stick It to the Stickman, several regional Steam festivals and opportunities for developers to submit games to Day of the Devs. Control Resonant stars…

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Guide: Best Castlevania Games, Ranked – Switch & Nintendo Consoles

  • Castlevania’s Nintendo history spans four decades.
  • Several weaker entries are best avoided.
  • Haunted Castle Revisited is the standout recommendation.

This ranked guide celebrates Castlevania’s 40th anniversary by assessing games released on Nintendo systems, helping newcomers decide where to begin. It highlights the series’ two main 2D styles: traditional linear platformers and the exploratory “Metroidvania” format associated with Koji Igarashi’s games. - Haunted Castle: A punishing arcade spin-off…

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Guide: These 21+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (28th-4th October)

  • More than 21 PS5 and PS Plus games are due next week.
  • The Witcher 3 remaster is among the biggest releases.
  • Releases span action, strategy, simulation and indie genres.

The article previews more than 21 games scheduled for release on PS5 and through PS Plus between 28 September and 4 October. The week’s major releases include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Ace Combat 8: Skies Unknown, alongside a broad mix of role-playing, strategy, action, simulation…

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Former Starfield designer says Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG probably won’t get a sequel, because the original wasn’t ‘anywhere near successful enough’

  • Former designer doubts Starfield will receive a sequel.
  • The original reportedly underperformed commercially.
  • Bethesda has not officially confirmed cancellation.

A former Starfield designer believes Bethesda is unlikely to make a sequel to the sci-fi role-playing game. They attribute this mainly to the original’s performance, saying it was not successful enough to justify continuing the series. The comments are presented as an individual former developer’s assessment, rather than…

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Delta Force marks anniversary with overhaul shaped by player feedback

  • Season Reorientation delivers major update shaped by two years of community feedback
  • Unreal Engine 5 technology rolling out across maps and gameplay modes
  • Detonation mode beta, new maps, and social features scheduled through early 2027

Delta Force marks its second anniversary with Season Reorientation, a major overhaul built directly from two years of player feedback. The update introduces Unreal Engine 5 technology across multiple game modes and aims to reduce friction, giving players more time to focus on tactical gameplay whilst expanding the…

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11 anime to watch if you like Frieren

  • Polygon lists 11 anime similar to popular series Frieren for contemplative fantasy fans
  • Recommended shows emphasise journey, connection, and philosophical themes over pure action
  • Titles include Kino's Journey, Haibane Renmei, and To Your Eternity

Polygon recommends 11 anime to watch for fans of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," Madhouse's acclaimed manga adaptation exploring time, human connection, and the beauty of life's quiet moments alongside action and epic journeys. Recommended series include: Kino's Journey (a philosophical tale of a stoic teenager traveling with a…

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