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July 26, 2023
Let's look closely at video game franchises and the instances where things didn't quite go as planned. We'll be exploring those moments where a much-loved series took a bit of a detour and the impact that had on fans. From poor design choices to misguided sequels, these games are cautionary tales in the gaming industry. Let's take a closer look at these unfortunate entries and their impact on the legacy of their franchises.
Deus Ex: Invisible War - A Stealth Misstep
Deus Ex: Invisible War failed to live up to the expectations set by its predecessor. The game needed innovation, streamlined mechanics, and a storyline that disappointed fans. This lackluster entry tarnished the once-beloved cyberpunk franchise, and subsequent attempts to revive the series struggled to recapture its former glory.
Duke Nukem Forever - A Long Overdue Disaster
Duke Nukem Forever holds the dubious distinction of being one of the most infamous examples of a game stuck in development
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June 29, 2023
You have come to the right place if you are waiting for the long-awaited zombie sequel. We are here to spill all the beans about Dead Island 2. The rumors of Dead Island 2 were in the air long ago.
The first Dead Island launched in 2011, leaving the fans in much misery while waiting for the sequel. Let’s look at the key factors of the hyped and upcoming game.
Released Date
Dead Island 2 has been cancelled and delayed a lot, but finally, we have it here. The release date of the game is April 21, 2023. It came a week earlier than the planned date.
Trailer
When the trailer came out in the summer of 2022 at Gamescom, it got a lot of hype. The trailer seems to be super vibrant and has an atmospheric feel.
After the release of the first trailer, Deep Silver was pretty relaxed, and we saw another clip. It’s actual footage that is a bit longer than the previous one. It shows the weaponry the game has to offer, some of the characters, and various environments.
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June 16, 2023
Just when fans were missing E3, the Summer Game Fest came as a welcome event. Held on the 8th of June in Los Angeles, the event highlighted many promising and exciting titles that will grace the consoles and platforms of players worldwide in the year ahead. There was a lot to showcase this year, and we will discuss some of the key attractions in this article.
What is Summer Game Fest?
Summer Game Fest is a live event that gives gaming fans a glimpse into video games that are about to be released in the near future. Not only does the event announce new video games, but also reveals their teasers, first looks, trailers, and much more. If you’re lucky, you may also get to see the extended gameplay of certain popular or eagerly anticipated titles.
Summer Game Fest is hosted by video game journalist Geoff Keighley. This year, the third installment of the event was held on the 9th of June, and it was streamed at 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 8PM BST / 9PM CET.
Where Can You
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March 31, 2015
Even though the Dragon Age: Inquisition Jaws of Hakkon DLC was released last week for Xbox One, BioWare has revealed details on when the DLC will be coming to other platforms, including the PlayStation 4.
According to BioWare via Twitter, the Jaws of Hakkon DLC will be available for all other supported consoles sometime in May. This includes the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The reason BioWare could not reveal details about the Jaws of Hakkon coming to other consoles earlier was because their exclusivity contract with Microsoft prevented them from doing so.
In a Q&A session on Kotaku, BioWare's general manager, Aaryn Flynn revealed details about how the timed exclusivity deal works.
"Jaws of Hakkon is a timed exclusive for the Xbox One and PC. This approach allowed for a lot of support from Microsoft and Origin in launching the DLC, so it did have that benefit for the team, and we appreciate the partnership," Aaryn mentioned. "However, as a timed
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January 07, 2015
Major Nelson has just posted up on his blog to announce the return of the Xbox Live Games with Gold deal for the first time this year, and admittedly Xbox players will be getting a pretty decent lineup this month.
Like previous months, Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be given two free Xbox 360 games, and one free Xbox One game. As always, the Xbox One game will be available throughout the entirety of the month, whilst one of the Xbox 360 games will be available for half of the month before it is swapped out for the next one.
On the Xbox One, Microsoft is giving away a free copy of Dark Dreams Don't Die, (or D4 for short) which usually sells for $14.99. Dark Dreams Don't Die is an episodic video game that follows a story, whilst incorporating interactive gameplay elements.
For the first half of January, up until January 15th, Xbox Live Gold holders will be able to pick up MX vs ATX Alive, a fast paced off-road racing title which usually sells for $19.99. Starting on
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January 11, 2014
Call of Duty has brought the world a type of gamer that likes to impress, and whether you're the guy with 1337 360 NoScope skills, or the person getting frustrated on the other end of the barrel, by the time Titanfall is on your console, it's going to be a different story.
A developer at Respawn Entertainment has spoke to the community about snipers, he started by stating that snipers will be an important part of Titanfall, but the nature of snipers in Titanfall is different to how they work in most modern military shooters, and the mechanics in Titanfall will make your COD snipers skills ineffective.
"Sniping is in the game, but due to how the game plays it's a pretty different animal than you'll
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January 09, 2014
There's still no real information on what kind of game the new Mass Effect game will be, but BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn revealed that the game is now in a "playable state" and it feels "fresh, but recognizable."
It's already been confirmed that the new Mass Effect game won't be a direct sequel or prequel to the Commander Shephard series, and will instead focus on an entirely different story within the Mass Effect universe.
In fact, Commander Shephard and his crew won't play any part in the new Mass Effect game at all, and the gameplay will be entirely different to what we remember from the first trilogy.
Whilst this doesn't give much information about what kind of gameplay the new Mass Effect game will offer, it suggests that the game will offer a different gameplay experience to the action shooter RPG we've recognized in ME1, 2 and 3.
This could mean we could end up with a Mass Effect golfing game for all we know, but it's much more likely to involve
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January 07, 2014
Racing fans, you've got a real treat in-store this year. On top of the awe inspiring Drive Club, and the possibility of a new FlatOut game, you've now got the beautiful world of Project Cars to look forward to.
60 new screenshots have been released by Slightly Mad Studios, and they highlight the amazing graphical fidelity that will be found within Project Cars. If you thought Forza is good, then Slightly Mad Studios' Project Cars will definitely take your breath away.
I'm sure Slightly Mad probably put a lot of effort into making sure these screenshots showed the absolute best of the game, however they have revealed that everything has been done in-game, meaning
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January 06, 2014
A new prologue trailer has been released for Capcom's upcoming next gen free to play title, Deep Down. The trailer depicts what looks to be two players fighting monsters within a dungeon, however no actual gameplay footage is shown, and instead we're greeted with a bunch of cinematics again.
The trailer does, however, show that Capcom's Japanese roots are still intact, with a keyboard melody playing in the background akin to the old turn based Japanese RPGs, it's clear who's Capcom's target demographic is here.
However, with it being free-to-play, Capcom haven't left out the rest of the world either, and we'll be able to get our hands on the game as soon as the Japanese can.
The problem is,
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January 05, 2014
The Last of Us has been one of the many PlayStation exclusive titles that truly rocked it last year, however, with it being on the end of a generation, it left some gamers stuck between purchasing the game and saving for a new PS4 game upon the console's release later on in the year.
Because of this, it's been pretty commonplace to hear players asking for a PlayStation 4 port for the Last of Us, and Naughty Dog may actually be considering it.
It's not a definite yes at this point, but it's certainly not a definite no when it comes to a PS4 port for the Last of Us, and instead we're greeted with a "We'll see what the future brings" from community strategist Eric Monacelli.
What this suggests is that Naughty Dog aren't quite