Former Splinter Cell Creative Director Says Modern Graphics Tech Is Causing Problems for Stealth Games

The former creative director of one of gaming’s most influential stealth franchises, Splinter Cellhas suggested that advancements in lighting and shadow have made it more difficult than ever for the fans — and creators — of the genre. In an interview with FRVRClint Hocking, who was creative director of 2005’s Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos … Read more

PlayStation Plus Price Rises Kick In, Extra and Premium Tiers Go Up, Too

Sony has quietly increased the price of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers as well as the Essential tier, having suggested only the Essential tier would get more expensive. Earlier this week, Sony announced that starting May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers would increase in select regions, blaming “ongoing market conditions.” … Read more

Osiris Reborn Is Recasting its Protagonist

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be recasting its male protagonist and his twin brother, according to developer Owlcat Games. The developer confirmed that it heard vocal fan feedback regarding the performances of the game’s male protagonist character and his twin brother, prompting them to actually take action. “While the voice actor for the male protagonist … Read more

Valve Moves to Dismiss New York Attorney General’s Loot Box Lawsuit

Valve has moved to dismiss the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against the company, which claims loot boxes in its games such as Counter-Strike 2 promote illegal gambling and threaten to addict children. Attorney General Letitia James has accused Valve of making “billions of dollars by letting children and adults illegally gamble for the chance … Read more

Fireteam Elite 2 – Specialist Class Overview

Get a detailed look at the new Specialist class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the upcoming four-player, third-person PvE shooter sequel where you’ll be blasting hordes of Xenomorphs. The Specialist class must be unlocked by leveling up the other classes, and once you do you’ll be able to build almost any Specialist character you want. … Read more

New Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon Games Are Coming Over the Course of the Next Few Years

Ubisoft has promised to release new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon games all by the end of March 2029. Reporting its financial results, Ubisoft said it will deliver a significantly stronger and diversified content pipeline over the 2027-28 and 2028-29 financial years, supported by releases across Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon. … Read more