The 2000s-era mod scene prepared Killing Floor dev for living games
Games are transitioning to ongoing platforms and away from packaged product releases. This is the live-services trend, and it’s something that every blockbuster publisher...
MidBoss and GaymerX CEO exits after allegations of misconduct (Updated)
GaymerX Foundation‘s Matt Conn has stepped down from his role as CEO of the nonprofit that runs a series of LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bi,...
Tera brings high-speed MMORPG action to PS4 and Xbox One on April 3
En Masse Entertainment announced today that Tera is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on April 3. Tera is a free-to-play massive multiplayer...
Lenovo’s VR-ready Mirage Camera with 4K 3D video arrives May 4 for $300, preorders now open
Lenovo’s Mirage Camera, a portable VR-ready video camera with twin lenses and 4K recording capabilities, has finally received a firm price and release date....
VR is a great destination, not a mere pit stop to AR
If you’ve spent any time reading about virtual reality and augmented reality, you’ve certainly encountered some variation on this phrase: “VR is only a stepping...
Fortnite is huge due to consoles, but it exists because of PC
Fortnite is one of those games that forces someone like me — someone who is supposed to see trends coming — to recalibrate. All...
Rami Ismail’s 1ReasonToBe remains uplifting despite visa troubles
Every year at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Rami Ismail‘s panel #1ReasonToBe showcases diverse voices from around the world. This year, the...
PUBG Corp. shows off smaller map, which hits public testing in April
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds got its second map in December, and while I don’t mind it, a lot of outspoken fans hate it. Developer PUBG Corp....
EA hated Ultima Online until it didn’t
Ultima Online was a landmark game for the industry, setting a standard for persistent, online worlds and paving the way for the massively multiplayer...
In Far Cry 5, you heal your dog by petting him
All dogs go to heaven, except for Boomer. Far Cry 5‘s faithful canine companion is just like the real thing — he plays fetch...