Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think (Collect data as you play, feeding into complex algorithms/models that then alter the rules of your game under the hood to optimize spending.) (www.gamedeveloper.com)
Weekly what have you been playing discussion - week of June 24th, 2024
Elden Ring Publisher Addresses Difficulty Criticism of Shadow of the Erdtree, Offers Tips for DLC (gameinfinitus.com)
Shift Up estimates that Stellar Blade sold over 1 million copies, generating $15.8 million in royalties (gameworldobserver.com)
Dr Disrespect's Own Game Studio Cuts Ties With Him After Investigating New Twitch Ban Allegations (kotaku.com)
“In order to maintain our principles and standards as a studio and individuals, we needed to act,” the studio wrote in a statement. “For this reason, we are terminating our relationship with Guy Beahm immediately. While these facts are difficult to hear and even more difficult to accept, it is our duty to act with dignity...
As the Elden Ring DLC beats the snot out of players, Hidetaka Miyazaki says toning difficulty down would "break the game itself" (www.windowscentral.com)
AMD CEO Lisa Su reminisces about designing the PS3's infamous Cell processor during her time at IBM (www.tomshardware.com)
Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed launches September 24th (x.com)
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[OpenCritic] Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Reviews (78 Top Critic Average 77% Critics Recommend) (opencritic.com)
-TheSixthAxis 7 / 10...
Xbox Boss Discusses Creating “User-Adjustable On-Ramps” To Ease Newcomers Into Multiplayer Gaming (mp1st.com)
Palworld boss says a Switch version ‘might be hard for technical reasons’ (www.videogameschronicle.com)
[Project Plus] Project+ v3.0 Release Trailer (community-driven patch for Project M (Super Smash Bros. Brawl mod)) (www.youtube.com)
Elden Ring DLC launches to "Mixed" reviews as players bemoan difficulty, PC performance in Shadow of the Erdtree: "There's a big problem with balancing" (www.windowscentral.com)
DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS Season 6 Launch Trailer (www.youtube.com)
VGP has been able to confirm that all the games included in the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics are contained on the cartridge/disc. No download necessary. (x.com)
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Ubisoft: Yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still in development, and we cannot wait for you to discover more about Jade's past in the 20th Anniversary Edition. (x.com)
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Steam: Now that we're past the summer solstice, it's time for us to announce the Steam Summer Sale! Starting this Thursday at 10am (x.com)
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[OpenCritic] Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Reviews (77 Top Critic Average 79% Critics Recommend) (opencritic.com)
-TheSixthAxis 7 / 10...