Topic: fan feedback

  • Why Wyll's Arc in Baldur's Gate 3 Fell Short: A Writer Explains

    Why Wyll's Arc in Baldur's Gate 3 Fell Short: A Writer Explains

    Wyll Ravengard's story in Baldur's Gate 3 is considered underdeveloped compared to other companions, a perception reinforced by post-launch updates that gave his conclusions less attention. A developer acknowledged that Wyll's narrative became sparse due to a late restart, split focus between two...

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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Writer Reveals Wyll's Cut Content and Arc

    Baldur's Gate 3 Writer Reveals Wyll's Cut Content and Arc

    Wyll, a companion in Baldur's Gate 3, is widely considered underdeveloped due to a late-stage narrative rewrite and the cutting of a key story element, which left his arc sparse compared to others. A senior writer confirmed Wyll's development was hampered by production challenges, including his o...

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  • Final Fantasy Artist Toshiyuki Itahana Departs Square Enix

    Final Fantasy Artist Toshiyuki Itahana Departs Square Enix

    Veteran Final Fantasy character artist Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix to become an independent freelance illustrator and designer. His departure coincides with a period of strategic reflection for the Final Fantasy franchise, including shareholder pressure and direct fan feedback. Itahana...

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  • Microsoft Denies Xbox Profit-Margin Goal Report

    Microsoft Denies Xbox Profit-Margin Goal Report

    Microsoft has clarified that it does not have a specific 30% profit margin target for Xbox, disputing a prior report, though it acknowledges ambitious plans for the gaming business. To improve profitability, the Xbox division has implemented strategic changes including price increases for console...

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  • Deus Ex Remastered Delayed Indefinitely After Fan Backlash

    Deus Ex Remastered Delayed Indefinitely After Fan Backlash

    The Deus Ex Remastered release has been indefinitely delayed from its planned February 2026 launch, with Aspyr canceling the date and offering refunds for pre-orders. The delay is a direct response to significant fan criticism, which focused on the new art style compromising the game's iconic atm...

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  • Deus Ex Remaster Delayed Following Fan Feedback on Graphics

    Deus Ex Remaster Delayed Following Fan Feedback on Graphics

    The Deus Ex Remastered has been delayed from its February 2026 release date, with all pre-orders refunded, as the developer Aspyr Media seeks to incorporate player feedback. The delay follows significant fan criticism of the remaster's visual overhaul, which many felt lost the original game's atm...

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  • Top Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives of 2025, Ranked

    Top Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives of 2025, Ranked

    The Nintendo Switch 2's first half-year featured a solid lineup of impressive platform-exclusive titles, with nearly every game being a genuine hit. The ranking excludes major franchise updates like *Metroid Prime 4* and focuses on exclusive games, with *Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment* prai...

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  • Guild Wars Reforged Revives a Classic MMO

    Guild Wars Reforged Revives a Classic MMO

    **Guild Wars Reforged** is now available, offering a comprehensive technical revival of the classic MMO with modern enhancements like full Steam Deck verification. The definitive version features substantial upgrades, including HD graphics, enhanced audio, a reworked UI, and quality-of-life impro...

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  • Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Reduces Input Lag, Improves Online

    Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Reduces Input Lag, Improves Online

    A recent hotfix for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has significantly reduced input lag, especially on PlayStation versions, which had 108 ms latency compared to 22 ms on PC, and is now available on PS4, PS5, and PC with Xbox and Nintendo updates coming soon. The update includes audio buffer adj...

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  • Halo Combat Evolved Remake Leak Details Unreal Engine 5, Sprint & More

    Halo Combat Evolved Remake Leak Details Unreal Engine 5, Sprint & More

    The Halo: Combat Evolved remake will use a hybrid engine combining Unreal Engine 5 for graphics with a modified Blam engine for gameplay, and it will add a sprint mechanic and redesign missions like the repetitive "Library" level. Information comes from a source citing a developer from a co-devel...

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