In a recent statement, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director of Elden Ring and the head of FromSoftware, expressed his distaste for the common nickname “Souls” series. While many fans refer to their games as “SoulsBorne,” Miyazaki made it clear that they do not appreciate these labels. Instead, he describes their games as dark fantasy third-person action
Yesterday, while battling a fever, I delved into the world of The Tribe Must Survive, a colony management simulation game that takes place in a grotesque, Lovecraftian Stone Age setting. As I navigated through the game’s mechanics, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere portrayed in Byron’s poem, “Darkness”. The
In a surprising turn of events, researchers at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology have made a significant breakthrough in data storage technology. By utilizing a 3D planar recording architecture, they have managed to create an optical disc with an unprecedented capacity of well over a petabit of data. This innovative approach involves
Thunderful’s recent fiscal report has revealed that the December release of SteamWorld Build did not meet the company’s sales expectations. Despite CEO Martin Walfisz mentioning a “new momentum”, the game fell slightly short of expectations. Walfisz attributed this to the game’s genre not appealing to Thunderful’s core audience and not being well-suited for the Switch
Microsoft has recently announced the launch of Generative erase, a new feature that utilizes AI technology to enhance photo editing capabilities on Windows devices. This innovative tool is set to revolutionize the way users can manipulate and enhance their photos directly within the Photos app. Generative erase allows users to seamlessly remove unwanted objects or
Magic: The Gathering’s newest collaboration with the Fallout franchise brings us the Mutant Menace preconstructed Commander deck, set to release on March 8. This Sultai-colored deck features malevolent mutations and highlights two main mechanics: Proliferate and Rad Counters. Each preconstructed Commander deck comes with two legendary creatures – a designated commander and an alternate commander.
The Souls games, created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team at FromSoftware, have had a significant impact on the gaming industry. Miyazaki, however, tends to downplay the success of his games, describing it as simply, “Players seem to enjoy our games.” This modesty is a stark contrast to the undeniable influence the Souls games have
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is set to make its debut on PC in 2024, more than a decade after its original exclusive release on the Wii. The game, a remake of Warren Spector’s Epic Mickey, promises to bring modern graphics and controls to the beloved action-platforming title. This updated version, handled by Purple Lamp Studios,
The highly anticipated John Wick spin-off, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, has been hit with a major delay. Originally scheduled for release on June 7, 2024, the film has now been pushed back by a year to June 6, 2025. This news, reported by Deadline, comes as part of a broader announcement regarding series architect
Recently, Intel held its groundbreaking Intel Foundry Services Direct Connect event, unveiling its innovative new manufacturing strategy. This strategy brings together all aspects of customer manufacturing, system design, packaging, and connectivity solutions. During the event, Intel also shared its ambitious process roadmap, which included the much-anticipated 14A node. Scheduled for release in 2026 or 2027,