Funcom "looked at setting Dune: Awakening 100 years before the books" before settling on an alternate timeline
As well as far into the future during the period of the God Emperor of Dune.
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Ben Lyons
Retro Games on The Spectrum: "It has all the bells and whistles you'd expect of a modern console"
We spoke with the makers of the retro home computer to see how they've tackled creating a system that is nostalgic but also usable in the modern day.
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Ben Lyons
Is Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson launching before August 2025?
Playdigious' Axel Dauvergne tells us that we probably shouldn't expect to speak about the game at the next Gamescom...
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Ben Lyons
Industry Giant 4.0 takes a big leap for the franchise and the genre
Instead of just having one industry produce one thing, a whole new world has opened up.
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Alex Hopley
You won't be the main character in Mio: Memories in Orbit
The metroidvania will take a unique approach to its storytelling.
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Alex Hopley
There's no PvP in No More Room in Hell 2, but there's still room to betray your friends
Sorry pal, if you're already bit, I'm leaving you behind.
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Alex Hopley
Monsters will still be attractive enough to date in Moonlight Peaks
As well as establishing your vampire life, you can also find a supernatural love life.
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Alex Hopley
It was a challenge to bring RPG elements to a physics game in Eternal Strands
Yellow Brick Games' debut allows you to climb, fight, and freeze almost everything you see.
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Alex Hopley
The Game Bakers on Cairn's full-body climbing simulation: "It's really the same" as pro-climbing but "don't try it at home"
In the game, professional climber Ava is tackling a mountain that is even taller than Mount Everest.
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Ben Lyons
Deathsprint 66 is a 'celebration of death'
You won't be able to get mad at the game as you'll be too busy enjoying the dismemberment and brutal deaths.
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Alex Hopley
Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution creative director explains how mechs came to the French Revolution
We chatted with Jongwoo Kim about taking on an alternate version of history with authenticity.
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Alex Hopley
The weather is your worst enemy in Permafrost, but you've also got to watch out for creepy Moon cultists
After the Moon shatters, of course some freaks are going to start worshipping it.
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Alex Hopley
History can be fun with Citadelum
The team at Abylight have done some thorough research into Emperor Augustus.
Text: Samuel Lakin
Worship is a darker take on the Pikmin genre
Gather minions for your cult, but don't be afraid to stab them if it gives you extra power.
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Alex Hopley
Predecessor is beating the stigma of MOBAs being tough to newbies
Rising from the ashes of Paragon, the team working on Predecessor know there will be veterans and newbies alike joining in.
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Alex Hopley
"Everybody at Purple Lamp is ready" to remake Disney Epic Mickey 2
"Warren Spector was involved from the very beginning" in Rebrushed and "keeps saying it's a better version", the devs tell Gamereactor.
Bethesda on how you should tackle Starfield: Shattered Space: "My recommendation would be to take your existing save and go"
We spoke with creative producer Tim Lamb to see what the best way to dive into the expansion is.
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Ben Lyons
Coffee Stain on Satisfactory's future: "We will not abandon Satisfactory after 1.0"
The Swedish developer affirmed that the simulation game will still receive new updates and improvements even now that it has left Early Access behind.
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Ben Lyons
Civilization VII will stay within historical limits, but will be flexible around political lines
It's why we're seeing non-political leaders in Civilization for the first time.
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Alex Hopley
Age of Mythology: Retold's graphics are as good as you thought the original's were
Without sacrificing the aura of the original, World's Edge let us put on our rose-tinted glasses.
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Alex Hopley
Harman on how AI, dual driver, and ray tracing transform the listening experience with the JBL Tour Pro 3
We got to learn all about the imminent new model right after its reveal at Gamescom.
Blizzard would love to return to Hell itself in Diablo IV's future
There's more to do in the fiery realm beyond facing off with the Blessed Mother's forces.
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Ben Lyons
The Jackbox Naughty Pack was inspired by the dirty minds of the players
Well done, you sicko, your ideas might have just made it into Dirty Drawful.
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Alex Hopley
Here's how every gun sounds so devastating in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer has some sound advice. Literally.
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Alex Hopley
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II got delayed because it had to be perfect
The game was pushed from a release last Winter to this September.
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Alex Hopley
Virtual Alchemy on Band of Crusaders: "We don't want to cater to all the audiences out there"
The upcoming dark strategy RPG has a hardcore nature and is being created for fans that appreciate that type of challenge.
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Ben Lyons
Will Songs of Conquest be coming to Nintendo Switch? Lavapotion says "there's a dream"
With the strategy game coming to PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, the question of whether Switch players will be able to join in on the fun is on everyone's minds.
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Ben Lyons
Supermassive on creating Little Nightmares 3's creepy enemies: "everything starts with childhood fears"
We spoke with the developer of the upcoming horror adventure game to see how they come up with the many unsettling and freaky monsters and creatures.
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Ben Lyons
Making a new Final Fantasy, or something entirely new? Yoshi-P opens up
If I were to create a new IP, I might call it "Yoshi-IP".
We look back on Gamescom in the 32nd episode of The Gamereactor Show
And discuss the Star Wars Outlaws controversy.
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Ben Lyons
Yoshi-P on bringing Final Fantasy XIV to 'Nintendo consoles': "We're having conversations, making progress, hopefully we'll have news soon"
Final Fantasy XIV director and XVI producer talks about his goal to bring the title to as many platforms and players as possible.
Monster Hunter Wilds has been designed to be accessible to all players: "we always try and balance any new feature"
The game's directors at Capcom talked about how every little introduction required some thought about who it was aimed at.
Overhype Studios on Menace's difficulty: "lots of people are concerned that it's going to be an easy game... it's not"
Creative director Paul Taaks confirms that the developer's next game will not be a walk in the park.
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Ben Lyons
Blizzard is already thinking about where The Worldsoul Saga "might end and what that might set up next"
Game director Ion Hazzikostas told us all about Blizzard's plans to continue growing its beloved MMORPG.
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Ben Lyons
Digital Extremes on Soulframe's idea: "Princess Mononoke and a little bit of Disney princess vibe in there as well"
The Warframe developer explains how this game differs from its well-known counterpart.
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Ben Lyons
Little Big Adventure's remake is set to arrive on PC and consoles this autumn
Twinsen's Quest will offer updated gameplay and new visuals.
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Ben Lyons
Developer Dogubomb delivers a genre-warping puzzle in Blue Prince
In a fresh twist, the title borrows strategic elements from various board games.
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Foil Gargamel's evil plans in The Smurfs: Dreams this October
The platformer has presented a look at its colourful gameplay.
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Ben Lyons
Humberly González: "Kay Vess would have shot Greedo first"
We have our answer on how this scoundrel would have handled the infamous Greedo situation.
Take a look at Batman: Arkham Shadow in action
The VR game is coming exclusively to Meta Quest 3 in October 2024.
Samsung has revealed a new glasses-free 3D gaming monitor
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Kim Olsen
If Kay Vess could choose any character to share an adventure with, "I'd get along with Rey for sure"
Humberly González, who plays the protagonist in Star Wars Outlaws, would like to team up with the Jedi and another female character a little more in the grey area.
PS5 Pro was apparently an "open secret" at Gamescom
Several developers have reportedly confirmed that they know about the console.
Where does Indiana Jones and the Great Circle stand in relation to the films?
As if it were a riddle to open the Chamber of Maps from Raiders of the Lost Ark, the game's directors revealed to us the time in which the game takes place.
Gamescom had an extremely good 2024
The numbers are up across the board, and we can look forward to another round a year from now.
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Jonas Mäki
Asus has shown off their easy-release GPU slot
It's a feature gamers have been after for a long time.
Text: Samuel Lakin
Tencent expands its Venture Lab initiative
The world's largest games company is investing heavily in small startups.
Text: Samuel Lakin
Diplomacy is Not an Option gets release date
The trailer was shown off at this year's Gamescom.
Text: Samuel Lakin
From the developers of Sniper Elite comes Atomfall in March 2025
Rebellion is making a post-apocalyptic first person survival game inspired on true events.
Towerborne developers explain why Steam get Early Access before Xbox
"Steam just happens to do that well for us, and we want to make sure we're fully prepared"
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Jonas Mäki