Gaming

The recent layoff announcement from IllFonic, the developers behind titles such as *Friday The 13th: The Game* and *Predator: Hunting Grounds*, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the gaming industry. This situation not only highlights company-specific difficulties but also underscores a broader crisis affecting developers across the sector. In this

The gaming world has been rocked by news of Ubisoft’s discontinuation of its PvP shooter, XDefiant, a decision that has resulted in the layoff of approximately 277 employees across various development studios. This marks yet another significant failure in the highly competitive free-to-play first-person shooter (FPS) market. In a statement, Ubisoft executive Marie-Sophie de Waubert

The advent of technology in gaming has seen a multitude of innovations, but few are as unusual, outlandish, and provocative as the idea of integrating scent into video games. While most concepts have quickly faded into oblivion, the notion remains a tantalizing prospect, often ridiculed as a whimsical fantasy. *Urge*, an open-world survival shooter that

The sentiment of pursuing a career that aligns with one’s passions is a common narrative, sparking the ambition to transform daily routines into something genuinely enjoyable. Today, the RPS treehouse bids farewell to Kiera, who has chosen to embark on a new path filled with love for animals, leaving the bustling world of video game

Digital Extremes, a studio synonymous with the thrilling gameplay of the Unreal Tournament series, took a noteworthy detour back in 2008 with the launch of Dark Sector. While primarily recognized for their collaboration with Epic Games, Dark Sector’s release positioned the studio into the realm of single-player action gaming. Situated within the stark parameters of

The universe of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chornobyl is as haunting as it is enthralling. However, with the thrill of exploration often comes the tangling weeds of bugs and glitches. Acknowledging this, GSC Game World recently rolled out a substantial update aimed at remedying an impressive array of over 650 issues within the game. This

The term ‘Action RPG’ (often abbreviated as ARPG) is fraught with ambiguity, leading to its misuse and misunderstanding across the gaming community. At its core, the genre encapsulates games that combine traditional role-playing elements with fast-paced action; however, the definition can shift dramatically depending on who is discussing it. Titles like Diablo 4 and Path

As the gaming industry continues to evolve, the legal landscape surrounding it is equally dynamic. Central to this discourse is an ongoing lawsuit against Valve Corporation, the company behind Steam, the leading digital distribution platform for PC gaming. The case has now transformed into a class action lawsuit, potentially impacting a wide array of developers

In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile gaming, few titles have garnered the attention of Plague Inc. This strategy simulator allowed players to nurture a disease, watching as it spread its influence worldwide. Launched in 2012 by Ndemic Creations, the game found an unexpected surge in players during the COVID-19 pandemic, as users sought to model

In an era where grand strategy games increasingly mire players in micromanagement, a refreshing change came with the introduction of Slipways. Designed by Jakub Wasilewski, this game simplified managing complex systems into an engaging strategy puzzle that could fit within a single hour of gameplay. The success of Slipways set a high bar, and it