
10 Red Dead Redemption 2 Design Choices That Modern Games Would Never Have
Red Dead Redemption 2 used slow, immersive design choices that most modern AAA games would avoid today.


Red Dead Redemption 2 used slow, immersive design choices that most modern AAA games would avoid today.

Diablo 4 patch 3.0.3 focuses on bug fixes, removing infinite loops in War Plans and correcting a mission block caused by Lord of Hatred.

Massive creatures lie within the depths, but which one is the largest of them all?

A new Diablo 4 item has been deemed the rarest in the game, finally surfacing nearly a month after Lord of Hatred was released.

The Esports Foundation reportedly pushed back ENC roster reveals, with announcements now planned until July 15

You all do not need to speculate on the worst instanced content run I’ve ever been on in an MMORPG; I got an article out of it. (Sometimes you got feelings and you want to monetize them.) The thing is that those runs aren’t always bad ru...

The overhaul makes horde sessions "quicker and more intense".

For those who love survival crafting games like Valheim, as well as Stardew Valley’s addictive farming, this upcoming Steam game is worth a look.

Discover the release times for Paralives across different time zones as the life sim enters Early Access on May 25.

"I wish I could have done more to keep it alive"

The fans working tirelessly to fix the Saints Row 2 PC port have now added the missing console-exclusive DLC.

The video gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred soundtrack.

YouTube’s ‘Cycu1’ has shared a video, showcasing 12 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. So, if you are hyped for this upcoming remake, you should definitely watch it. Assassin’s Creed Black Fl...

A 61-year-old grandma and Twitch streamer steals the show at a LoL tournament with her special skill. The post Ex-professional organizes LoL tournament, 61-year-old Twitch grandma steals the show with special skill appeared first on Mein...

The update brings in new limited S-Class characters Lacrimosa and Chaos, a new location, and much more.

The newest Crimson Desert update has rolled out on all platforms now.

There are players who make Final Fantasy XIV unnecessarily harder. And yet, there is a little bit of them in all of us. The post 10 Types of Players in Final Fantasy XIV You’d Rather Not Belong To appeared first on Mein-MMO.

Sundays are for setting up a fan fiction writing group with your fellow RPG dungeon masters. You gather in a nice living room that often reminds visitors of the beloved previous tenants, and you write something. It's of indeterminate qua...

Forza's very own, evil version of Let Me Solo Her

The new controversial change of Deadlock is facing criticism in the community. Some players remind that it is a test phase. The post Valve brings controversial change to the new shooter on Steam, players remember: “We are the test” appea...

The Turbulent Timeways release date has been pushed back on the World of Warcraft Midnight PTR, suggesting Blizzard might slow down 12.0.7.

For several days, players can finally dive into Subnautica 2. But why is it successful while underwater levels are hated? The post Why do many players love Subnautica 2, even though everyone hates underwater levels? appeared first on Mei...


All creatures in R.E.P.O. and how to handle or avoid them.

A player shows in a video how the cutscenes in Forza Horizon have changed over 14 years. The community has a clear opinion. The post Players compare Forza Horizon 6 with 14-year-old predecessor: The effort has flowed in the right directi...

We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the World listed below have been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience while the matter was being addressed. [Dat...

Bless the modders.

If you enjoy games where you have to discover the secrets of an abandoned place, you'll probably like this.

If you don't fancy the tunes in Forza Horizon 6, you can now play your own.

Time to go back to The Temple of Elemental Evil.

Dinopirates from Inner Space is an action roguelike set in sci-fi space where you play as TriceraTreasure Tom, a disgraced dinosaur pirate captain forced to work as a janitor aboard his rival’s ship after losing everything to the monstro...

Disinherited is a reaction-based roguelike where you delve into Death’s Domain to slay the Grim Reaper himself and spite your father who failed the same quest and left everything to his cat instead of you. In Disinherited you play as Sam...

Iron Frontier is a roguelike card strategy game blending real time tactics with campaign storytelling where you build armies from hundreds of units, buildings, and upgrades to create devastating combinations on the battlefield. In Iron F...

Welcome back to Make My MMO, MOP’s long-running column where we keep track of crowdfunded MMOs, both brand-new titles just starting their campaigns and older games long past their fundraising! It started out a bit of a nail-biter, but it...

Playing with your buddies is more fun! The post How to create a convoy in Forza Horizon 6 and play with friends appeared first on Destructoid.

Also, if you were one of the few who seriously thought TES6 is coming in 2027, maybe it's time to accept the truth.

To reveal the secrets hidden beyond the Axum Observatory door in Subnautica 2, you'll need to get the Karakorum Power Plant up and running again.

Another day, another Crimson Desert patch. The devs behind the everything but the kitchen sink RPG, Pearl Abyss, seem deadset on somehow eventually including the sink too, as while this update is a small one, it continues to add yet more...

Here are some odd video game adaptations of licensed material that are rarely talked about now.

Chris pines for a slot machine that makes Diablo loot sounds. Kelley goes back in time to make Sega of America and Sega of Japan wear "Get Along" shirts. Robert pledges his laifu for waifu. Question of the Week Check out the show notes h...

First VPN has been shut down after being central to a number of online criminal activities.

Cruelty Squad is quite quietly influential. It obviously isn't the first game to opt for visuals that look are debatably an affront to every sense you have and a few you don't, but its surprise level of popularity has bled into the desig...

Having trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: Judas May Not Arrive Until 2028/2029 as Take-Two Schedules Three New IPs for the Same Period Alongside the confirmation of GTA 6’s November release and the s...

Waiting on a hero (named Todd Howard).

Warhorse Studios has confirmed its next Kingdom Come game will be an "open-world RPG," and it's expected to launch next fiscal year.
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Bungie fans are battling it out on Destiny 2's Steam page, where unhappy fans are mounting a negative review campaign, and supporters are doing their best to mitigate it. Read more

The latest Call of Duty patch includes general updates, including several changes to ranked play and endgame challenges. The post Call of Duty Patch Notes Reveal Ranked Play and Other Fixes appeared first on Insider Gaming.

Having trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: Kingdom Come Deliverance Creator Mocks Ubisoft, Says It Could Make “10 KCD2-Sized Games” Every Year Ubisoft is currently going through a difficult period. A...

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Traysia is a little-known 1992 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive RPG that I did not expect to be revived in 2026. I knew about Phantasy Star, Shining Force, and even Shining in the Darkness growing up, but I never even heard of Traysia. I don’t ev...

Before Massively OP’s MJ was sidetracked by pets and pet battles in No Man’s Sky, she had embarked on the mission to earn the assembly pieces for underwater bases at no cost. For just a little time and effort she won’t have to pay to unl...

While I've never really played all that much of The Sims (does maybe four hours of My Sims Kingdom from when I was 11 count?), my partner certainly has, expositing all of the surprisingly deep lore to me from time to time. Yet nothing sh...

Polyphony Digital has released a teaser trailer for the next Gran Turismo 7 update during the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Rd.1 – Milan, promising that four modern Le Mans and World Endurance Championship cars (and the safety car) will...

Hello, PUBG Esports fans! As PGS Circuit 2 approaches, the 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 PGS invited teams return to Seoul for the next chapter of PUBG Esports competition. The PUBG Global Series continues with Circuit 2, featuring PGS...

Eric Barone announces a shift in how he communicates with his player base.

Levine sat down with IGN to discuss his career, Breaking Bad and why Judas isn't just Bioshock in orbit

Folks aren't happy with Bungie. The post Destiny 2 and Marathon fans are waging a review war following end-of-development announcement appeared first on Destructoid.

Like Podolski! The post Best players for FC 26 Poldi’s Strike Evolution appeared first on Destructoid.

The second season of the 7th chapter of Fortnite is coming to an end. The post Fortnite Shattered — Latest End of Season Event Announced appeared first on Insider Gaming.

Birds, as we all know, are dinosaurs. Yet there exists a higher being above birds that answer the question "what if dinosaurs really were birds?": dragons. I can only assume the exact same logic I've laid out here was used during the des...

Like the lord of terror himself, Diablo 2 has a remarkably long tail.

Let me tell you about the time when I used to build worlds.

Subnautica 2 Hotfix 2 is live with fixes for Hammerhead behavior, resource zones, crashes, and bugs as Unknown Worlds improves Early Access. The post Subnautica 2 Hotfix 2 Released With Resource Area and Hammerhead Fixes appeared first o...

All roads lead to, and sometimes return to, XCOM. In this case, it's more of a return, as a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters was announced this week, replacing its demonic subtitle with an equally gloriously edgy "D...

Redeem the new Genshin Impact codes for free Primogems, Mora, and other in-game items, all updated with the latest from livestream 6.6.

Valve’s new Deadlock update reworks the Soul Urn, lowers everyone’s health, and makes pushing into the enemy base a little bit harder.

It'll be harder to claim the soul urn without a fight, and the midboss spawns at match start.

MMO to the polls.

Kagura Games and MangaGamer have announced that the Steam version of Sengoku Rance will launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. Originally released in Japan in 2006, the game follows the self-centered adventurer Rance after he arrives in t...

Earlier this week, a hotfix was pushed to live servers which prevents the LIghtblinded Vanguard dispel "Weakaura" from working. If you're are using this method of dispels, be aware of the change! Continue reading »

Joel and Ellie's journey is great, but these ten narrative-driven indie games have a better story than The Last of Us.

Humble's new 4X bundle is a great deal for strategy fans with a Steam Deck, with great games like Songs of Silence, Endless Legend, and more.

With the upcoming 1.60 update, we are continuing to refine the widget system in both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator based on feedback gathered from our community. Following that, we will be introducing the Job Detail...

With the upcoming 1.60 update, we are continuing to refine the widget system in both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator based on feedback gathered from our community. Following that, we will be introducing the Job Detail...

There are arguably few game developers in our sphere of interest have as much insight into what can make an MMORPG tick than Jack Emmert, the man behind a wide assortment of Cryptic MMOs who now helms the company once again following the...

Prime Monster is a smartly satirical take on the antics of British MPs

We chat with Supergiant Games' Greg Kasavin and Darren Korb about Hades II, the original ending, guitar solos, inspirations, game narrative, streaming Oblivion, and much more.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a brutal retro-style first-person shooter that plunges you into the grimdark universe where heretics must be purged in the Emperor’s name across never-before-seen worlds. In Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 you...

As we've continued to explore the 12.0.7 PTR, we've discovered some big changes to experience gain from certain quests and activities! Continue reading »

Black Myth: Wukong, the hit action role playing game from Game Science, is set to have a concert series, with tickets on sale for its North American stops now.

Creator Charles Cecil says the emphasis is on 'what Broken sword is' rather than 'what it can be made to look like'.

Unknown Worlds is now working on "creature balance and overall graphics performance"

The developer of Life Below is launching a special supporter pack with all net revenue goes to supporting whale and dolphin conservation.

Subnautica 2 features 43 creature archetypes across the alien ocean of Proteus. From passive grazers in the starter shallows to pack-hunting Leviathans patrolling the edge of the known map, the ecosystem is incredibly diverse. This guide...

Unlike the original Deep Rock Galactic, only three things carry over between runs in Rogue Core: Intel, Enhancements, and Cosmetics. These make up the core of its roguelite progression system. They unlock greater challenges, expand your...

Ex-Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has claimed that a lawsuit opposing Microsoft's acquisition of the Call of Duty maker for $67.8bn was allegedly designed to "help pave the way for Embracer to increase its foothold in the Californ...




The other day we heard from one of Star Wars: The Old Republic’s former lead designer James Ohlen, who said that he heavily pitched a top-down redesign of the MMORPG to make it more like Knights of the Old Republic, only to have it shot...

No taxation, just representation.

The new Diablo 2 Resurrected update makes major Warlock balance changes across the Season 14 patch notes, and WASD support is finally here.

Bungie is planning “significant” layoffs and currently doesn’t have a Destiny 3 in active production, according to reports.

In February 2026, modder ‘Fandera’ released the first version of Dawn Over Kovir. Dawn Over Kovir is a DLC-sized fan expansion for The Witcher 3 Next-Gen. This mod is inspired by The Witcher 4 Cinematic Reveal Trailer, adding the Kingdom...

Riot has clarified how Vanguard’s latest update targets DMA-based cheat hardware by tightening hardware-level memory protections. The crackdown may stop advanced cheaters, but it is also raising questions about anti-cheat overreach.

So, Destiny 2 is dying and it might take most of Bungie with it. I have spoken at length about how a continued prioritisation of the bottom-line over a loyal playerbase, and forward-thinking staff, has ravaged the very soul of the game....

Ah, it's a Saturday and the start of a heat wave. What to do? What to do? Pull out the plastic storage box and fill it with cold water and ice cubes for a nice chilling foot bath. Get some damp flannels in the freezer to become an ice pa...

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie enjoys digital characters' musculature; Connor goes on a trip and discovers he's possibly the nosiest person arou...

Welcome to the 225th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed getting to see all of your screenshots! In this weeks competition, we would like to feature the heavy-hitting vehicles in War Thunder. Be sure to aim carefully, an...

At Fanfest 2026, we learned about the new Exordium starting zone coming in the Cradle of War expansion, which the team has been discussing for over a decade.