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'I try to play as a completionist and leave no stone unturned and no enemy unkilled': Returnal director Harry Krueger talks Deus Ex, Resident Evil, and the arcade classic that inspired Housemarque's best games
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June 14, 2026

‘I try to play as a completionist and leave no stone unturned and no enemy unkilled’: Returnal director Harry Krueger talks Deus Ex, Resident Evil, and the arcade classic that inspired Housemarque’s best games

Harry Krueger began his journey in PC gaming with Quake 3: Arena and later became a programmer at Housemarque, working on games like Outland and Resogun. He served as Game Director for Nex Machina in 2017 and Returnal in 2021, which won four BAFTAs in 2022, including Best Game. He has logged over 200 hours in Tetris Effect, which he appreciates for its simplicity and finesse. Ikaruga is a game he holds dear, describing it as influential and comforting. Krueger uses PureRef, an image collection tool, for organizing his creative process. His desktop is relatively tidy, with project-related files organized, though he admits to having some clutter.
Zombie extraction game Pale Tide announced for PC
AppWizard
June 2, 2026

Zombie extraction game Pale Tide announced for PC

Belgian game development studio Aberratic has announced its new project, Pale Tide, a single-player zombie extraction game for PC via Steam. The game features a top-down survival experience where players, accompanied by a canine companion, navigate infected zones to gather resources, rescue survivors, and return to a bunker for upgrades and strategy planning. The narrative is set in a world affected by a mysterious outbreak that has turned most of the population into zombies. Players must scavenge for food, ammunition, and materials while managing their bunker and resources. Key features include exploring infected zones, upgrading gear, customizing characters, and engaging in extraction missions against hordes of the infected. The exact release date is not yet announced.
Cities Skylines may get the Lego treatment, as Korean ratings for new Paradox game, Persona 4 Revival, and more appear online
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May 27, 2026

Cities Skylines may get the Lego treatment, as Korean ratings for new Paradox game, Persona 4 Revival, and more appear online

The Cities Skylines series has experienced mixed reception, with the original game being well-received and its sequel earning a score of 7/10. Developer Colossal Order has handed development responsibilities for the sequel to Iceflake Studios. A new title, Lego Skylines, is anticipated, as indicated by the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea (GRAC). This game aims to combine Cities Skylines mechanics with Lego's charm, reminiscent of earlier Lego simulation games. The last significant Lego construction game was Lego City Undercover in 2013. The development landscape for Lego games is fragmented, with major studios tied to larger corporations, leaving Paradox Development Studio as a potential candidate for the project. Other titles revealed by GRAC include Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and Persona 4 Revival, with the gaming community looking forward to announcements during the Summer Game Fest.
Star Wars: The Old Republic's original director hadn't played a single MMO before launching its development studio: 'How the hell did they trust me with this much money?'
AppWizard
May 16, 2026

Star Wars: The Old Republic’s original director hadn’t played a single MMO before launching its development studio: ‘How the hell did they trust me with this much money?’

James Ohlen, a veteran of BioWare, oversaw the development of the MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, which is currently managed by Broadsword. He had never played an MMO before taking on the project. Ohlen expressed regrets about the game's initial launch, which included 200 hours of content across eight origin stories, suggesting a more focused experience of around 60 hours would have improved quality. He noted that the vast amount of content led to a decline in quality, stating that creativity was compromised. Ohlen proposed a relaunch of the game as Star Wars: The New Republic, which was supported by EA executive Patrick Söderlund but ultimately rejected by EA's board due to concerns over the initial costly launch. By 2019, The Old Republic had generated nearly billion in revenue. In 2019, Ohlen co-founded Archetype Entertainment, but he left the studio in December 2025 for personal health reasons.
Chinese-made soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, set in historical China, is now owned by... Italians?
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April 30, 2026

Chinese-made soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, set in historical China, is now owned by… Italians?

The ownership of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has transitioned to the Italian gaming company Digital Bros., the parent entity of 505 Games. The game, which received mixed reviews, sold over one million copies and generated more than €30 million in revenue. Digital Bros. acquired the intellectual property for RMB 32 million. The acquisition follows a controversial patch that altered the game's storyline and historical figures. Internal issues at the development studio, Leenzee, led to the game director's layoff and the studio's eventual dissolution.
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