Skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) has been a topic of debate among Call of Duty players for quite some time. Activision recently conducted research on the effects of SBMM in multiplayer lobbies and made some interesting discoveries. The findings of Activision’s 25-page paper on SBMM revealed that disabling SBMM led to negative outcomes. Players were more likely
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SunnySide, a new and innovative game, combines various genres such as farming, crafting, dungeon-crawling, cooking, creature-battling, and romance into one cohesive package. The game draws heavy inspiration from the popular game Persona 4. The concept of SunnySide was born from the creator, Siavash Shahlaei, also known as Rainy, who wanted to capture the atmospheric essence
The Final Fantasy 7 community has been dedicated to restoring cut content, early unused designs, and improving localization in the original 1997 JRPG. The Shinra Archaeology Cut mod has been at the forefront of this effort, making various updates to enhance the classic game. The latest update focuses on retranslating the game script up to
The Trails series is known for its immersive storytelling and intricate world-building, spanning over 20 years and 11 games. Each installment adds more depth to the narrative, creating a rich tapestry of characters and story arcs. According to company president Toshihiro Kondo, the current arc in the Trails series would not have been possible to
Following the recent update in Gran Turismo 7, developer Polyphony Digital issued an apology for what they are calling “unintended vehicle behavior.” This so-called unintended behavior has resulted in some rather chaotic and bizarre occurrences in the game, with vehicles behaving in ways that defy the laws of physics. Wild Videos Surface Online Since the
After more than two decades since its original launch, Tsukihime, the iconic visual novel from Type-Moon, has finally received an official English-language version. This release, titled Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, signifies a significant milestone for fans of the genre as it introduces a modernized adaptation of the original game, tailored to resonate
After 11 years in Early Access, the highly anticipated open-world survival horror game 7 Days to Die is finally making its official debut on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 25th. Developer and publisher The Fun Pimps have been hard at work perfecting the game, promising a groundbreaking evolution in the survival horror
The highly anticipated addition of 2023’s Modern Warfare 3 to Xbox Game Pass has finally been confirmed. This marks the first time a Call of Duty game has been included in the subscription service, with the release date set for Wednesday, July 24th. While rumors had been circulating for some time, it was officially announced
Abubakar Salim, the actor known for portraying Bayek in Assassin’s Creed Origins, recently revealed an interesting tidbit about his Metroidvania game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. In a Twitter post, Salim confessed that he incorporated a line from the Game of Thrones prequel show, House of the Dragon, into his game. This revelation sheds light on
As a game developer, the task of creating a complex and detailed RPG like Baldur’s Gate 3 can be both rewarding and challenging. In a presentation for Sofia Game Jam, Larian gameplay scripter Mihail Kostov delves into the intricacies of developing such a game, shedding light on the thought process and work that goes into