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Why planes in GTA: San Andreas crash near players and the mysterious NPC suicide in the game – insights from a former Rockstar North developer

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Why planes in GTA: San Andreas crash near players and the mysterious NPC suicide in the game – insights from a former Rockstar North developer

Why planes randomly crash in GTA: San Andreas? Have you ever wondered why planes in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would just randomly crash near you? Well, a former developer at Rockstar North, the studio behind the immensely popular Grand Theft Auto franchise, has provided some fascinating insights into this phenomenon. In a recent blog … Read more

Bungie Responds to Fan Backlash, Tweaks Weapon Rollout for Destiny 2: Into the Light Expansion

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Bungie Responds to Fan Backlash, Tweaks Weapon Rollout for Destiny 2: Into the Light Expansion

Destiny 2: Into the Light Expansion Unveils Exciting Release, Alters Weapon Rollout Latest Update on Destiny 2 Expansion Release Last year, reports emerged that Bungie’s highly anticipated expansion for Destiny 2, titled “The Final Shape,” faced delays due to internal struggles and layoffs at the game studio. Originally scheduled to release in February, the expansion … Read more

Helldivers 2: Exploring the Believability and Dark Humor of Friendly Fire

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Helldivers 2: Exploring the Believability and Dark Humor of Friendly Fire

Helldivers 2: The Unique Thrills of Friendly Fire in a Co-op Shooter The highly anticipated co-op shooter, Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Games, has taken the gaming world by storm. Standing out from the crowd, this sci-fi third-person shooter presents players with challenging enemies and formidable missions. However, one feature of Helldivers 2 has sparked … Read more

Rayark Denies Firing Artists for AI Despite Allegations of Machine-Generated Art in Latest Games

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Rayark Denies Firing Artists for AI Despite Allegations of Machine-Generated Art in Latest Games

Rayark, the Taiwanese game developer behind the successful Cytus rhythm action games, has landed in hot water with allegations that it had replaced some of its artists with machine-generated imagery (MGI). The allegations arose when gamers in Korea began noticing unusual details in some of the game’s newer artworks, such as six fingers on a … Read more

How to Duplicate Items in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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How to Duplicate Items in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players were recently hit with a patch that eliminated a number of exploits that they had grown accustomed to using to get infinite diamonds and Lynel Horns, but players soon found a new way to duplicate items. Prior to the recent patch that updated Tears of the … Read more

Why Major Blockbuster Games Are Becoming More Expensive: Evidence in Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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Why Major Blockbuster Games Are Becoming More Expensive: Evidence in Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

As the years go on, it seems major blockbusters in the gaming industry only become more expensive to produce. In fact, one recent release reportedly cost over $1 billion when taking production and marketing costs into account. This unsustainable trend is highlighted in the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) report on Microsoft’s failed merger … Read more

“Studio Trigger Animates Opening Cinematic for Nintendo Switch Game, Omega Strikers from Odyssey Interactive”

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“Studio Trigger Animates Opening Cinematic for Nintendo Switch Game, Omega Strikers from Odyssey Interactive”

If you’re looking for a way to make your upcoming Nintendo Switch sports-action game stand out in a crowded market, consider enlisting the help of world-renowned anime studio, Studio Trigger. That’s exactly what Odyssey Interactive did with their free-to-play online 3v3 soccer game, Omega Strikers. With anime-looking athletes, including a slime girl, a gun-wielding lizard … Read more

“Horizon Zero Dawn Universe to Expand with Aloy’s Next Adventure and Multiplayer Spin-Off Games”

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“Horizon Zero Dawn Universe to Expand with Aloy’s Next Adventure and Multiplayer Spin-Off Games”

Guerrilla Games has confirmed that fans of the “Horizon Zero Dawn” universe will be thrilled to know that multiple upcoming games are in development. The studio has announced that Aloy’s “next adventure” is already in the works, and fans can expect to be part of an expanded universe that includes a multiplayer spin-off as well. … Read more

“Dreamy Dioramas: Pokémon Gets the HD-2D Treatment in Stunning Pixel Art Tribute”

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“Dreamy Dioramas: Pokémon Gets the HD-2D Treatment in Stunning Pixel Art Tribute”

For over two decades, the world has been captivated by the enchanting creatures of Pokémon. From video games to trading cards to television shows and movies, the franchise has become a global phenomenon. As technology has evolved, so too has the way that we experience the world of Pokémon. The latest iteration of the classic … Read more

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie Hits Record Sales and Expected to Surpass $1 Billion”

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“The Super Mario Bros. Movie Hits Record Sales and Expected to Surpass Billion”

The Super Mario Bros. franchise has been a cultural icon since its arrival in 1985. Over the years, it has spawned countless games, merchandise, and even a television show. And now, it seems that the beloved animated characters have conquered the box office as well. The Super Mario Bros. Movie has become the biggest release … Read more