Topic: fan expectations
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Elder Scrolls 6 Devs Taking Time, Praise GTA 6 Delay
Bethesda is prioritizing quality over speed for *The Elder Scrolls 6*, with no release date in sight, and developers have openly praised Rockstar's similar patient approach with *GTA VI*. Studio leadership is excited about the game's technological potential, citing modern tools that enable a sign...
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Metroid Prime 4: Nintendo Reveals First Trailers After 8 Years
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set to launch on December 4, 2025, with new trailers reigniting fan excitement after a long wait. The trailers showcase Federation Troopers and mouse control for Switch 2, highlighting progress despite development challenges and a 2019 restart by Retro Studios. High exp...
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Todd Howard: The Elder Scrolls 6 Still "A Long Way Off"
Bethesda's Todd Howard confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still far from release, urging fans to be patient despite ongoing development. The long gap since Skyrim is due to Bethesda focusing on other projects like Fallout 4 and Starfield, which served as a creative reset for the team. Howard p...
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Jackbox Party Pack 11 Breaks Tradition With All-New Games
Jackbox Party Pack 11 breaks franchise tradition by featuring only completely new, original games, with no sequels or returning favorites from previous packs. The developers intentionally embraced the creative challenge of building a collection without an "anchor title" sequel, aiming to exceed e...
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Why Metroid Prime 4 Isn't Open-World, According to Nintendo
Nintendo deliberately avoided a fully open-world design for *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* to preserve the series' core identity of progressive exploration, which conflicts with the unrestricted freedom of modern open-world games. The development team created a central hub area connecting to distinct ...
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The Elder Scrolls 6: Bethesda Shares New Development Update
Bethesda has provided a new development update on The Elder Scrolls VI, with the team energized by the technological potential available since Skyrim. Studio leadership expressed enthusiasm for the project's progress, highlighting the evolution in gaming hardware and their commitment to a hig...
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Paradox Takes $37M Hit on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Paradox Interactive has written down SEK 355 million for *Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2* due to disappointing sales, but will still release both planned expansions for the game. The game's development was troubled, involving multiple delays, a change in developers, and a shift in design ...
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Half-Life 3 Rumors Are Back—Here's Why
Valve has not announced Half-Life 3 in over two decades, instead focusing on Steam and releasing the VR title Half-Life: Alyx, though speculation about a sequel persists. Recent hints, such as Steam listings, social media posts, and datamined codenames like HLX, fuel fan theories about a potentia...
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Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2 Confirmed at Tokyo Game Show
Konami confirmed Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is in active development, with the team prioritizing a polished release after addressing Volume 1's technical issues. The collection is expected to include highly anticipated titles like Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker, which are cruc...
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Forza Horizon 6: Japan Setting Confirmed for 2026, Xbox & PC First
Forza Horizon 6 is officially confirmed for release in 2026, set in Japan and launching first on PC and Xbox, with a PlayStation 5 version to follow later. The game will feature Tokyo City as the most complex drivable area in the series, blending urban and rural Japanese landscapes with dynamic s...
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Why Super Mario Galaxy Is Still a Masterpiece
The re-releases of Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel on modern Nintendo consoles provide the original stellar gameplay but offer disappointingly few enhancements, leaving fans wanting more substantial updates. These games are celebrated for their imaginative, tightly-focused level design that exp...
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Delay Explained by Takashi Iizuka
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on Nintendo Switch but has performance issues, leading to anticipation for a Switch 2 release. The game's delayed launch on Switch 2, rumored for June 2025, is to allow time for optimization and to fully utilize the new hardware. The development team priorit...
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Deus Ex Voice Lead Jokes No New Game Until 2026
Actor Elias Toufexis, the voice of Adam Jensen, confirmed a new Deus Ex game is not coming in 2026, humorously blaming the decision-makers. Speculation arose after Toufexis posted a 2026 schedule with undisclosed projects, but he directly denied any connection to the dormant franchise. The Deus E...
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PlayStation State of Play: Japanese Games Dominate, Big Reveals Absent
Tonight's PlayStation State of Play will focus on Japanese and Asian-developed PS5 titles, offering a curated look at regional gaming talent during its forty-minute presentation. The event emphasizes showcasing diverse, creative projects from Asian studios rather than major first-party blockbuste...
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Capcom: Resident Evil Requiem Avoids PC Issues Plaguing Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom is prioritizing a stable PC launch for Resident Evil Requiem to avoid the technical issues that affected Monster Hunter Wilds, learning from past backlash and focusing on delivering a polished product from day one. The company has differentiated Resident Evil Requiem from Monster Hunter Wi...
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Bethesda's Fallout Day Broadcast: What to Expect on October 23
Bethesda's Fallout Day broadcast on October 23 will feature updates on existing games, community events, and fan gatherings, commemorating the in-universe nuclear apocalypse date. Speculation about new game reveals is high, but the focus is likely on Fallout 76 updates and the TV series, with Fal...
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Game Awards 2025: All Reveals, Trailers & Winners Live
The indie RPG **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33** dominated The Game Awards 2025, setting a record by winning Game of the Year and eight other categories, a major achievement for its modest budget and team size. The show featured major game announcements, including reveals for **Star Wars: Fate of th...
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Report: Fallout 3 Remaster Still in Development
A Fallout 3 remaster is reportedly in active development at Bethesda, following hints from Todd Howard and modeled after the approach for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Speculation also surrounds a potential remaster of Fallout: New Vegas, fueled by fan demand and renewed interest fro...
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Halo Art Director Exits With Ominous Final Message
Glenn Israel, a key art director for the Halo franchise, has left Halo Studios after 17 years, hinting at a future explanation for his departure and casting uncertainty on the series. His exit coincides with reports of internal leadership issues and follows a period of studio rebranding, layoffs,...
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System Shock 2 Remaster Delayed—But There's a Catch
The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster PC version launches on June 26 as planned, but console versions (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch) face a minor delay to early July due to technical hurdles. Nightdive Studios prioritized a smooth PC release over synchronizing all platforms, opting for a...
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Ubisoft Cancels Second Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC
Ubisoft has canceled the second major story expansion for *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, breaking from the series' tradition of multi-part DLCs due to production delays and a discontinued season pass. The development team is shifting focus to responsive, "chunkier updates" based on player feedback i...
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Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle Revealed
Bethesda announced a 15th anniversary bundle for *Fallout: New Vegas*, featuring physical and digital collectibles like a Victor statue and game codes, with pre-orders starting October 23rd. No new *Fallout* games or remasters were announced, despite fan interest and rumors, with *Fallout 5* plan...
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Dead Island 3 Teased: The Next Outbreak Is Already Brewing
Dambuster Studios has confirmed development of Dead Island 3 with a teaser hinting at a new location, moving away from the Los Angeles setting of the previous game. The teaser has sparked speculation about the setting, possibly Las Vegas or another unexpected area, and it is unlikely to be relate...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Development Confirmed, Details Remain Secret
Team Cherry has confirmed that additional content for Hollow Knight: Silksong is in production, though details on its nature and release schedule are not yet disclosed. The developers are exploring both planned content and their own ideas for expansions, emphasizing the need for polish and creati...
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Halo Studios to Unveil Multiple New Projects at World Championship
The Halo World Championship in October will feature panels revealing upcoming Halo projects, including a deep dive on the Community Stage with voice actors Steve Downes and Jen Taylor. Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) is transitioning from its proprietary Slipspace engine to Unreal Engine 5...
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Yoko Taro Reveals His Games Keep Getting Canceled
Yoko Taro's recent projects include the mobile game 404 Game Re:set and the Voice of Cards trilogy, but fans are awaiting a new non-gacha Nier title. Taro revealed at G-CON 2025 that multiple projects he worked on were canceled during development, explaining his apparent absence from releases. He...
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Metroid Prime 4: New Trailer Reveals First Real Look
Metroid Prime 4 is scheduled for release on December 4, following years of anticipation and a development cycle that included a complete reboot and developer changes. The latest trailer has successfully reignited fan excitement by showcasing signature elements like first-person exploration, comba...
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