Former Mass Effect lead writer says new narrative-focused studio will "avoid painting ourselves in a corner" (www.eurogamer.net)
Dragon's Dogma 2 release date seemingly leaks ahead of dedicated showcase (www.eurogamer.net)
The release date for Dragon's Dogma 2 has seemingly leaked. According to a since-removed post on the European classification board PEGI, the upcoming sequel is scheduled for release on 22nd March next year.
Blizzard feels hellish heat as fans complain about Overwatch 2 Lilith skin locked behind hefty price tag (www.eurogamer.net)
Meta Quest 3 review impressions - one of VR gaming's best options (www.eurogamer.net)
[Misleading Title] All Dragon Age QA staff who formed union laid off (www.eurogamer.net)
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Eldritch fishing horror Dredge delays Iron Rig paid expansion into 2024 (www.eurogamer.net)
Vampire Survivors dev says it's "investigating" proper online co-op (www.eurogamer.net)
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has said it's "investigating" the possibility of adding proper online multiplayer co-op to its conspicuously vampire-free minimalist survival RPG, although there's no guarantee it'll actually happen....
Roblox layoffs hit 30 staff in hiring team (www.eurogamer.net)
Video game creation platform Roblox has laid off 30 staff in the company's talent acquisition team, as hiring slows....
Unity reportedly considering cap on hugely controversial per-install fees (www.eurogamer.net)
A week after Unity announced dramatic changes to its Unity Engine business model - drawing immediate and widespread condemnation from the development community - the company has reportedly told staff it'll be making adjustments to the controversial new pricing plan....
$70 Mortal Kombat 1 Switch version called "robbery" as graphical comparisons flood the internet (www.eurogamer.net)
Fans have taken to the likes of X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok to question NetherRealm's decision to market Mortal Kombat 1 as a $70 Switch release. It has been called "robbery" and "disrespectful" to users.
Starfield review - a game about exploration, without exploration (www.eurogamer.net)
Unity reveals plans to charge per game install, drawing criticism from development community (www.eurogamer.net)
UPDATE 11.45pm: As fury among developers continues to mount following Unity's dramatic changes to its Unity Engine business model, the company has taken to social media to "provide clarifying answers to the top questions" being asked....
[Rumor] Mass Effect 4 will ditch an open world and return to its "classic format", insider teases (www.eurogamer.net)
Corden made the claim in the latest edition of his podcast, The Xbox Two Podcast, in a broader conversation about the pros of established studios sticking to the development blueprint that made their games so special versus the cons of taking risks and innovating, only for it to instantly crash and burn....
This Starfield player has a tip to transform your planet surveys (www.eurogamer.net)
You can obtain all of a planet's survey data in Starfield if you find an abandoned research tower. That's according to …
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC leakers think they've discovered two new Pokémon (www.eurogamer.net)
According to Centro Leaks, "the biggest source of Pokémon leaks, rumours, and news", the two new arrivals will join Munkidori, Okidogi, Fezandipiti, Ogerpon, Dipplin, and Poltchageist when the DLC launches on 13th September.