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[CriticalGaming]

Why devs consider Baldur’s Gate 3 anomaly, not new standard for RPG genre: “It’s Rockstar-level nonsense for scope” | Game World Observer

A few weeks prior to its launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 looks like one of the most promising RPGs in recent memory. However, some devs are urging players not to rate all other games in the genre by such a high standard, appealing to Larian Studios’ unique combination of vast experience and resources.

gameworldobserver.com

I'm sorry, all I hear is "Waahh, their game is better received than ours! It's no fair! Boo-hoo!"

Imagine making and releasing a game, and then NOT having to post an apology on twitter.

 

[TheMysteriousGX]

Imagine making and releasing a game, and then NOT having to post an apology on twitter.

I dunno, sounds fake

 

[FakeSympathy]

Once again, the trailer click baits me into checking out a fucking mobile game.

 

[BrawlMan]

Once again, the trailer click baits me into checking out a fucking mobile game.

What he's with all these Mobile gaming announcements? There seems to be more than usual. Any of these properties don't even need a mobile adaption. Just make a regular good game.

 

[BrawlMan]

https://www.cbr.com/crunchyroll-announces-one-punch-man-world-video-game-with-first-trailer/

Ratings board leaks The Borderlands Compilation: Pandora’s Box and more | VGC

Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster classified for PC; unannounced Lego 2K Goooal rated again…

www.videogameschronicle.com

NFT-related copyright issues in video games – US perspective

Over the past decade, the internet has continued to evolve towards its newest form, “web3”, wherein peer-to-peer transactions are enabled by decentralized networks powered by blockchain technology. The surge in web3 usage has been particularly pronounced in the video game industry, where new...

www.dentons.com

Sword Art Online Video Game In Development by Bandai

Bandai Namco just confirmed that the new Sword Art Online video game is officially in the making! Check out all the information below. Sword Art Online

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[CriticalGaming]

Ratings board leaks The Borderlands Compilation: Pandora’s Box and more | VGC

Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster classified for PC; unannounced Lego 2K Goooal rated again…

www.videogameschronicle.com

NGL, I'd buy the borderlands games again.

 

[BrawlMan]

NGL, I'd buy the borderlands games again.

I can see you doing that. Me personally, I cannot get into any of these games.

 

[The Rogue Wolf]

What he's with all these Mobile gaming announcements? There seems to be more than usual. Any of these properties don't even need a mobile adaption. Just make a regular good game.

The answer is easy.

Mobile games pull in $41bn globally during H1 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox During the first half of 2023, global mobi…

www.gamesindustry.biz

 

[meiam]

I can see you doing that. Me personally, I cannot get into any of these games.

They kinda suck alone, need a group of friend to be goof ball while playing.

 

[BrawlMan]

They kinda suck alone, need a group of friend to be goof ball while playing.

Even as a group, I don't see too many of my social circle playing aside from my older brother. He usually goes solo, but will co-op with me, if I asked.

 

[Elvis Starburst]

Sword Art Online Video Game In Development by Bandai

Bandai Namco just confirmed that the new Sword Art Online video game is officially in the making! Check out all the information below. Sword Art Online

www.google.com

Huh, neat! I remember really enjoying Hollow Realization. Wonder if this one will be half decent

 

[FakeSympathy]

FBI Used Nintendo Switch To Locate Abducted Child [Update]

A friend notified the authorities after seeing the missing girl sign on to her console to download a game

kotaku.com

Hey you know what, we can always use a positive news in the gaming industry (or any industry for that matter). Glad how this turned out

 

[Gyrobot]

What he's with all these Mobile gaming announcements? There seems to be more than usual. Any of these properties don't even need a mobile adaption. Just make a regular good game.

Like Arkham Knights and Bamco arena brawler #58255? Yeah better curb your enthusiasm Invincible could get a good game.

And once again, alt right snarls heard in the distance, people speaking the god honest truth being nailed to stakes to be burned with downvotes. Don't you just love news about a game having to censor their games because of Sony being "puritan"?

 

[Bob_McMillan]

Once again, the trailer click baits me into checking out a fucking mobile game.

It's utterly meaningless since this is just an ad, but I was surprised at how good the cell shaded 3D animation looked. Kinda had to rub my eyes to make sure I wasn't going crazy.

I did stick around until the end though, just to see how horrible the actual game looks. Yup, indeed horrible.

 

[laggyteabag]

Could this signal the beginning of the end of Blizzard's Battle.net app?

Blizzard’s bringing its PC games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2

Blizzard Entertainment’s PC games are no longer exclusive to Battle.net. Starting with Overwatch 2, Blizzard will bring select PC games to Valve’s Steam store.

www.polygon.com

At least this is one thing that we can probably thank Microsoft for.

But honestly, this seems like a little tiny thing, but it really opens a lot of opportunities. Frankly, I often forget about my Battle.net library (and everything in it) because Steam really is the PC's one-stop-shop for my PC library, and everything that I own outside of Steam, just kind of fades away into the abyss that is my memory. Putting Blizzard's games on Steam gives them a brand-new spotlight.

And secondly: Steam Deck. Sure, you can probably fenangle the Steam Deck to allow you to install Battle.net, but this is just going to make the whole process so much easier.

 

[CriticalGaming]

Could this signal the beginning of the end of Blizzard's Battle.net app?

Blizzard’s bringing its PC games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2

Blizzard Entertainment’s PC games are no longer exclusive to Battle.net. Starting with Overwatch 2, Blizzard will bring select PC games to Valve’s Steam store.

www.polygon.com

At least this is one thing that we can probably thank Microsoft for.

But honestly, this seems like a little tiny thing, but it really opens a lot of opportunities. Frankly, I often forget about my Battle.net library (and everything in it) because Steam really is the PC's one-stop-shop for my PC library, and everything that I own outside of Steam, just kind of fades away into the abyss that is my memory. Putting Blizzard's games on Steam gives them a brand-new spotlight.

And secondly: Steam Deck. Sure, you can probably fenangle the Steam Deck to allow you to install Battle.net, but this is just going to make the whole process so much easier.

this reeks of "Nobody is playing this shit on our launcher! Move it to Steam and get players who want trading cards!" To me.

 

[FakeSympathy]

Could this signal the beginning of the end of Blizzard's Battle.net app?

Blizzard’s bringing its PC games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2

Blizzard Entertainment’s PC games are no longer exclusive to Battle.net. Starting with Overwatch 2, Blizzard will bring select PC games to Valve’s Steam store.

www.polygon.com

At least this is one thing that we can probably thank Microsoft for.

But honestly, this seems like a little tiny thing, but it really opens a lot of opportunities. Frankly, I often forget about my Battle.net library (and everything in it) because Steam really is the PC's one-stop-shop for my PC library, and everything that I own outside of Steam, just kind of fades away into the abyss that is my memory. Putting Blizzard's games on Steam gives them a brand-new spotlight.

And secondly: Steam Deck. Sure, you can probably fenangle the Steam Deck to allow you to install Battle.net, but this is just going to make the whole process so much easier.

And of course, the first game they bring is a f2p game that no one really wants. Hopefully people can party-up between Battlenet and Steam, or better yet link the accounts so battlenet users can access their games on Steam. I would love to play Diablo 2 or 4 with my friends on steam

 

[CriticalGaming]

I would love to play Diablo 2 or 4 with my friends on steam

Why cant you do that now?

 

[FakeSympathy]

Why cant you do that now?

Because they either don't have battlenet account or don't have the games. For either case, they want the games to be bought and installed from a uniform platform, usually steam. Kinda with them on that one.

If Diablo 2 or 4 comes to steam, I am 90% sure they will get it. Especially this one guy who is absolutely in love with looter games

 

[CriticalGaming]

Because they either don't have battlenet account or don't have the games. For either case, they want the games to be bought and installed from a uniform platform, usually steam. Kinda with them on that one.

That never made a lick of sense to me. I wish I could go to McDonalds to get sushi, but alas I have to go different places to get different things. Crazy.