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Developer Techland is currently enjoying success in the industry that they previously struggled to obtain. Their first hit came in the form of Dead Island, and afterwards, they put out the even better-received Dying Light, which has sold over 3.2 million copies, making it the best-selling game in the history of the company. Besides zombie-related franchises, Techland also had a very interesting dark fantasy horror title in development. Played from a first-person perspective, this brutal game, Hellraid, was set to feature unique online game modes as well as standard single-player and multiplayer components....

Popular independent video game developer Markus “Notch” Persson, creator of the ever-popular Minecraft, has gone on record stating that he would like to produce a space-based game for his next production. With a settlement reached over the trademarking of their next game, Scrolls, it seems the head of Mojang is ready to push production into full gear for new projects in new frontiers. The announcement came from a live television interview with BBC News, one of the largest broadcasting corporations in Britain....

For any fan of horror games looking for something a bit off-kilter to satisfy that Scare Scratch, Mundaun is something you should keep your eye on. It’s an upcoming indie title that boasts a few unique aspects that will pique your interest if you’re growing bored of the typical recipe for horror games. TheGamer had the good fortune of chatting to Michel Ziegler - the sole creator and lead designer at Hidden Fields, the team behind this fascinating game - who offered some insight into its creative process, its scare factor, and some of its more unique qualities....

In the 1980s, the slasher flick dominated the horror genre. The success of Halloween in the late 1970s sparked an exhausting amount of copycat films, including Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Sleepaway Camp, and countless others, all about a killer slaughtering drug-addled and sex-crazed teenagers in creative ways. For the most part, the video game industry has steered clear of mimicking the slasher film, besides games based on the aforementioned films, such as the abysmal NES adaptation of Friday the 13th....

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt finally released into the wild this past week, slaying critics and earning rock-solid reviews across the board. CD Projekt RED’s third entry in their Witcher franchise is the first to harness the power of current-gen technology, giving Geralt of Rivia a huge open world to explore. But the arrival of Witcher 3 hasn’t been without its hiccups. CD Projekt RED has been fielding an ongoing controversy spurred by fan claims that the graphics in the finished game are considerably less impressive than those on display during early showings of the game, including the 2013 demo build, which was created using a different rendering system....

When Thief 4 was unveiled early last week, many gamers were excited to return to the world of Garrett, the series’ eponymous klepto. However, one section of the game’s reveal trailer gave fans pause about new developer Eidos Montreal’s approach to the franchise. More specifically, fans were concerned that Thief Game Director Nicolas Cantin was taking the design of Garrett in a different direction. While discussing Garrett, Cantin explained that the team at Eidos Montreal wanted Garrett to feel less Gothic and more “mainstream....

Ever wonder why seemingly every major video game release is a prequel, sequel or spin-off to an established franchise? It’s because that’s all everyone seems to buy and it’s all everyone wants to know about. Let’s take Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception for instance, a game that’s not even out yet but one that Harrison Ford loves. Early reviews are nothing short of positive (yes, early reviews always are) but we’ve played it a bit and know it’s good....

Educational games have been part of the video game culture for decades, with fondly remembered titles such as Oregon Trail and Typing of the Dead gaining cult followings since release. These so-called ’edutainment’ games are not just a thing of the past, either; recently, plans were revealed to grant every secondary school in Northern Ireland a copy of the educational build of Minecraft for teaching purposes. Meanwhile, the US Department of Education has given support for the use of video games as learning tools....

As the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die, has had its release date pushed back yet again, 007 fans are wondering if they’ll ever get to see the gentleman spy’s latest adventure. Cary Joji Fukunaga’s movie faces more pressure than usual because it has to pull the franchise out of the slump that the previous film, Spectre, put it in. One of Spectre’s most glaring flaws was its attempts to tie all of Daniel Craig’s Bond movies together in a shared continuity....

When gamers start arguing about which console is better, Playstation or Xbox, Nintendo’s consoles are often left out of the conversation. While the Switch or the Wii U are consoles, just like the PS4 or the Xbox One, Nintendo products are so unique and innovative that they should have their category altogether. It’s not only about how you play with their consoles; Nintendo games are often one of a kind experiences that will deliver hours and hours of fun....

This week sees the newest generation of gaming as the Xbox Series X|S and Playstation 5 release to the masses. These machines are top of the line tech meant to be sitting in the player’s living room for many years to come. Though the rival platforms are taking different approaches to design, there is no question both of these consoles will be demanding attention. Xbox’s Series X is a visual representation of Xbox’s vision of consistency and the feeling of complete inclusion regardless of what device players are on....

Movie adaptations of video games are usually panned by critics and swept under the rug by audiences. Plus, the Western genre died out decades ago when moviegoers realized its myths about the Old West were just that, and Westerns have struggled at the box office ever since. So, it’s unlikely that a Red Dead Redemption movie would ever get made. But since the games each have a great story and Westerns are a wonderfully visual genre, it’s fun to imagine if Rockstar did go for a Red Dead movie....

Crash Bandicoot has recently returned to a well-deserved spot in the limelight, with popularity approaching levels the franchise hasn’t received in about two decades. This is thanks to a potent mix of nostalgia and the recent release of three fantastic Crash games by Vicarious Visions and Toys For Bob. It’s not as though there haven’t been any previous attempts to bring back the vacant marsupial - it’s just, well, they weren’t great (who gave him tattoos?...

Open-world games become more prevalent with each passing year. Even franchises that started out as a different genre eventually embrace the formula, sometimes to mixed results. Many classic franchises are still holding out, despite how logical of a leap it might seem. The ten franchises below either have settings, gameplay, or stories begging to be expanded into an open-world adventure. Some of them even have fans pleading for it. A few of these have new sequels or reboots in the works, so it is very possible a couple will have open-world entries in the future....

Timeless JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles: The Definitive Edition has released on the Nintendo Switch ten years after its original release on the Nintendo Wii. Its lead character Shulk solidified his status among Nintendo’s top characters when he featured as a fighter in Super Smash Bros. For many gamers, Nintendo’s fighting series may have been the first time they were introduced to anything Xenoblade related. Thankfully, the definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles is the perfect place to start....

The Resident Evil series has been one of Capcom’s most successful games of all time. People who have played this game in the ’90s have had a nostalgic phase when the remake was released. It didn’t take long for people to create hilarious and intimidating mods to enhance the player’s gameplay. In the new release of Resident Evil 3 the game’s antagonist Nemesis, was created by the Umbrella corporation to kill one of the rogue soldiers named Jill Valentine....

When one talks about some of the greatest video games of all time, it’s only a matter before the classic that is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is mentioned in the conversation. San Andreas was a game that was miles ahead of its competition at the time, featuring a massive open-world full to the brim with a whole host of main and side activities that could keep players occupied for hours upon hours....

One of the best parts of an MMORPG like World of Warcraft is the community that surrounds it. It’s a lot of fun to interact with other players in the game. However, it’s equally exciting (perhaps even more so) to see all the wonderful new things the community brings to the table. Whether it’s through comedy videos, in-depth guides, fan art, contests, or a plethora of other creative endeavors, World of Warcraft fans have no shortage of creators to turn to....

Pokemon abilities are a key part of battling. They supplement the Pokemon holding it, giving it an extra little push to make it more dangerous on the battlefield. However, not every ability serves a better purpose as it should. While some abilities are straightforwardly detrimental such as Regigigas’s Slow Start, this list will not cover that. This list will look at the abilities that, while potentially useful in a vacuum, are just plain useless when in conjunction with certain Pokemon, whether it’s because they clash with certain types or don’t work in tandem with the right stats....

The game industry currently sits in a calm before the storm on the cusp of ensuing releases. A new generation of video gaming is about to kick off, the next wave of the Call of Duty and Battlefield war is nearly here and Assassin’s Creed is getting ready to set sail again. Just to remind the community about the oncoming activity, game publishers are dropping launch trailers for imminent releases, cutting together big moments from their stories and giving fans a good look at what each game has in store....