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Published on
November 24, 2024
Despite a great year for game releases, including Helldivers 2's success at the Golden Joysticks, the gaming industry faces turmoil due to widespread layoffs, particularly at Microsoft, raising concerns about developer livelihoods and future game production.
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Published on
October 9, 2024
Balatro, a poker roguelike developed by Localthunk, has become a massive success, selling millions of copies and garnering over 11,000 years of collective playtime across platforms. The game has seen consistent growth since its launch, exceeding even the developer's wildest expectations.
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Published on
April 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has been a critical and commercial success, winning all five major Game of the Year awards. The developers feel a sense of closure after the game's recent BAFTA win. Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, has announced that it will not be making a Baldur's Gate 4. However, the team is working on two new games and has plenty of concepts for future projects.
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Published on
April 12, 2024
At the BAFTA Game Awards, 'Baldur's Gate 3' won multiple awards, including Best Game, Best Music, Best Narrative, and Players' Choice. The Players' Choice win is a testament to the developers' dedication and the game's quality. The game's publishing director emphasized the importance of valuing developers and criticized the industry's practices of layoffs and crunch culture.
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Published on
April 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first game to win Game of the Year awards at all five major ceremonies. This unprecedented success marks a new record in the gaming industry.
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