Topic: free-to-play model
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Skate Early Access: Our Verdict on the Return
The new Skate is a free-to-play live-service game, not a direct sequel, with a heavily monetized and sanitized feel that departs from the series' roots. While the core skating mechanics and exceptional sound design remain rewarding, the game is an always-online experience plagued by server issues...
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Inside NetEase: A Rare Studio Visit to A Sea of Remnants
Chinese developers like NetEase are strategically creating ambitious global titles, exemplified by the pirate RPG *Sea of Remnants*, which aims to build a lasting franchise beyond traditional in-game purchases. The game's development at NetEase's vast campus fosters a collaborative culture and fo...
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Fire Emblem's New Among Us-Style Game Is a Letdown
Fire Emblem Shadows introduces social deduction to the series but lacks the strategic depth of mainline games, with combat being almost entirely automated and requiring minimal player input. The social deduction mechanic is ineffective due to the absence of communication features, making the proc...
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Highguard Deep Dive Revealed on Release Day
Highguard, a free-to-play PvP raid shooter, will have its first major gameplay reveal during an official launch showcase on its release date, January 26th. The developer has shared minimal details since the game's announcement, with recent hints of progress coming only from its Steam page and a l...
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Fired Highguard Dev: "We Were a Joke From Minute One"
The multiplayer game **Highguard** faced immediate and overwhelming negative online backlash after its reveal, which its former lead technical artist argues predetermined its failure by creating a hostile narrative. The intense personal and professional backlash included heavily downvoted promoti...
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Battlefield REDSEC Review: The Circle Closes
Battlefield REDSEC is a polished but unoriginal battle royale game that launched in 2025, borrowing heavily from established genre mechanics and competing in a crowded market. The game excels with Battlefield's signature destructible environments, a class system, and vehicle combat, while introdu...
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