A new mid-season trailer for Marvel Studios‘ animated series is out, and teases the appearance of a legendary Marvel character.
26.03.2024 - 19:03 / screenrant.com / Chris Avellone / Cornelia Lucht
With the release and immense success of , many clamor for a revival of classic roleplaying games (CRPGs). Also known as computer roleplaying games, CRPGs are a genre that saw its prime during the late 80s and 90s. Similar to ’s predecessors, the origins of the CRPG genre can be traced back to the original. Games inspired by tabletop RPGs ended up spawning some of the first CRPGs, such as the famous, which Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, attributes his inspiration to when creating the series.
During the late 90s and early 2000s, many CRPGs began to switch to real-time with pause combat, such as the original or , and what many players knew as a CRPG system became outdated and less marketable than their real-time with pause siblings. The CRPG genre has been quiet since then, and many AAA developers have opted for either real-time with pause combat or more combat-focused ARPGs (action roleplaying games) such as and. However, 'srelease brought hope that the CRPG genre might see renewed life.
Many veteran developers, such as Chris Avellone (famous for,, and many more), were determined to keep the genre alive with sequels of classics such as in 2014, and other companies such as Owlcat Games releasing in 2018. Both games originated with Kickstarter campaigns and were based on table-top role-playing systems, with their funding goals quickly met and exceeded. This proved that there is still a market for such games, and the public was even willing to help fund development.
was a breath of fresh air for CRPG fans. With decades of games being set in the universe,fans of the TTRPG were finally getting their time in the limelight. It allowed players to choose between turn-based combat or real-time with pause, paying homage to the games that inspired it, such as and . While received good reviews, Owlcat’s next game in the series,, was released to a throng of excited fans and rave reviews.
Many CRPG fans hoped would revitalize the genre and bring more interest to CRPGs. However, despite its critical acclaim,audiences still considered the title a niche game in a niche genre. That all changed with the announcement and subsequent release of
On paper, shouldn’t exist. Larian Studios is an independent company, with its CEO owning 70% of the company and possessing a AAA studio budget. The game features hours of professionally motion-captured cutscenes, fully voiced characters, and its in-house engine was built from the ground up. From its release in early access, was on track to be the most hyped-up CRPG of the year and a contender for the best of all time. But there was also the potential that this miraculous commercial hit could save a genre on the brink of extinction for years.
According to, the budget for was
A new mid-season trailer for Marvel Studios‘ animated series is out, and teases the appearance of a legendary Marvel character.
Gameloft's racing title Disney Speedstorm is going to start charging real money for battle pass items, and a lot of players are not happy with the developer. As a free-to-play kart racer, Disney Speedstorm offers some fun high speed gameplay, but the battle pass is getting a controversial change.
The community is in flames as an announcement from developer Gameloft regarding the game's monetization has prompted players to begin refunding any and all purchases. Released in 2023, the free-to-play race may not be a mainstream hit like its closest competitor but solid reviews and decent post-launch support have helped it establish a solid community of players who enjoy its take on kart-racing and Disney characters. Unfortunately, Gameloft has seemingly burnt many bridges after announcing that all future premium Golden Pass tracks will be locked behind real money.
Both Baldurs Gate 3 and Palworld both have had a lot of success since their release, BG3 even had earned Game of the Year for 2023. Palworld is a indie developed game that allows players to catch Pals, which are almost like catching Pokemon. The game became a big hit after it released just a month ago.
Disney has expanded its presence in gaming significantly in recent years, having licensed out a number of its major IP to prominent studios in the industry, from Marvel to Star Wars to Indiana Jones and more. It’s also become increasingly clear with time that the company intends to keep investing in games. As recently as February, it announced that it had purchased a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, and would be working with the Fortnite maker to develop new “an all-new games and entertainment universe” that will be connected to the popular shooter.
Disney and Sega may be collaborating on a new game that might be released on mobile phones in the near future. This could mean that Sega fans longing to see the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog do a crossover with Disney icons like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck might finally have their wishes come true.
Now that the official comprehensive rules for competitive play have been released, Screen Rant had a chance to ask the team at Ravensburger a couple of questions. The card game, featuring unique «glimmers» of familiar characters from across the universe of properties, may still be in its infancy, but a large player base has been already forming. first started releasing cards for play in the summer of 2023, and is just beginning its competitive circuit, dubbed the.
A new shop was teased for Disney Dreamlight Valley as an April Fools' Day joke, but players are speculating what might be coming in the future as a result. Following an annual tradition that started last year, developers of Disney Dreamlight Valley have shared another joke to celebrate the holiday. A new shop called Olaf's Snow Sculpture Emporium was added as a joke, with developers subsequently teasing actual new additions.
Disney's budget took a significant hit with the failure of the latest Indiana Jones installment, failing to recoup its costs and achieve box office success. It is reported that the company is now grappling with a loss exceeding $130 million.
A Disney Dreamlight Valley player has an interesting idea that would allow for customizable multiplayer portals. There are many ways for Disney Dreamlight Valley fans to express themselves, but this idea could expand player agency even further.
It’s almost time for the next season of Gameloft’s free-to-play kart racer Disney Speedstorm, and this author’s dreams of an Alice in Wonderland-themed update have been crushed yet again. Instead, the developer appears to be teasing Wreck-It Ralph content, by posting a small GIF of a candy-themed race track. Expect an official announcement to follow in the coming days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with Bill Gates shared how India took the lead in adopting new technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence. During a candid conversation at the prime minister's residence, Bill Gates praised Indians for proactively embracing technology to improve lifestyle.