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December 14, 2024

The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners

The Game Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary with major announcements and awards. Highlights included the reveal of a new Witcher title, a spinoff of Elden Ring, and a first look at Borderlands 4. Astro Bot won four awards, including Game of the Year, while Metaphor: Refantazio and Balatro each won three awards. Baldur's Gate 3 was recognized for Best Community Support. Key award winners: - Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8 - Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow - Best Esports Game: League of Legends - Best Esports Athlete: Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) - Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends) - Games for Impact: Neva - Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Best Family Game: Astro Bot - Best Performance: Melina Juergens (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2) - Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong - Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6 - Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Game Direction: Astro Bot - Best Action Adventure Game: Astro Bot - Content Creator of the Year: Caseoh - Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25 - Best Sim/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2 - Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Adaptation: Fallout - Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Best Independent Game: Balatro - Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro - Best Mobile Game: Balatro - Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Game Changer: Amir Satvat - Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong

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December 8, 2024

Life is Strange: Double Exposure developer Deck Nine lays off staff for the second time this year

Deck Nine has announced layoffs of an undisclosed number of employees, following a previous reduction of 20% of its workforce in February and another round of layoffs affecting around 30 employees in May 2023. CEO Mark Lyons expressed sorrow over the departures, highlighting the challenging times faced by many companies in the gaming industry. The studio, known for titles in the Life is Strange franchise, has experienced mixed reception for its latest release, Double Exposure, which some critics deemed unnecessary due to its reliance on familiar themes.

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October 27, 2024

Life is Strange co-creator says ‘nothing justifies’ the vitriol the series’ current devs are getting while allowing that ‘we would not have written things the same way’

Michel Koch, co-creator of the Life is Strange series, urged fans to approach discussions about Life is Strange: Double Exposure with civility, addressing backlash against Deck Nine, the game's developers. He noted the negative sentiments directed at Deck Nine and stated that disappointment does not justify hostility towards creators. The Life is Strange subreddit has been a focal point for controversy regarding the game's narrative, particularly concerning the absence of Chloe Price and the choices players can make regarding the story's canon. Koch acknowledged mixed feelings about the game's development and emphasized the subjective nature of creation. Despite criticisms, Life is Strange: Double Exposure has received a largely positive reception on Steam, with 81% of players rating it as "Very Positive" from 765 reviews.

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October 1, 2024

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in October

October features notable PC game releases, including: - October 2: Kill Knight (isometric shooter) - October 3: Parcel Corps (bike messenger action) - October 4: Until Dawn (horror classic) - October 7: Kind Words 2 (writing kind letters) - October 8: Dead Season (tactical zombie survival) - October 10: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (fighting game) - October 11: Europa (Ghibli-inspired platformer) - October 11: Undisputed (boxing game) - October 15: DayZ: Frostline (expansion) - October 15: Neva (sidescroller) - October 15: Drova: Forsaken Kin (Celtic action RPG) - October 17: Unknown 9: Awakening (dimension hopping action) - October 21: Awaken: Astral Blade (Metroidvania) - October 21: Worshippers of Cthulhu (Early Access) - October 22: Streets of Rogue 2 (roguelike sandbox) - October 24: Flint: Treasure of Oblivion (tactical pirate RPG) - October 24: Sonic X Shadow Generations (remaster) - October 29: Life is Strange: Double Exposure (narrative-driven game) Major RPG releases include Metaphor: ReFantazio and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, alongside a new Diablo 4 expansion, a MechWarrior campaign, and No More Room in Hell 2.

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August 21, 2024

The Best Action Game of 2023 Is Finally Coming to PC

Final Fantasy XVI will be released for PC on September 17, 2023, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The standard edition is priced at .99, while the Complete Edition, which includes two expansions, is priced at .99. A free demo is currently available. The game is the first in the mainline series to fully embrace an action-oriented gameplay style, featuring a combo system and various abilities. It was originally launched as a PS5 exclusive in June 2023. Director Hiroshi Takai hinted at a potential shift in the franchise's release strategy towards simultaneous launches on PC. The two expansions add approximately ten hours of gameplay.

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June 11, 2024

FOMO is alive and well—Life is Strange: Double Exposure has a 2-week early access period if you cough up some dough for its Ultimate Edition

Square Enix is facing backlash over their decision to offer early access to the game Life is Strange: Double Exposure's first episodes two weeks before the official release date.