Insider-Gaming collected some info about the next Assassin's Creed game ('Hexe' German = 'Witch'):

EXCLUSIVE – EARLY DETAILS ON ASSASSIN’S CREED HEXE

Details on Assassin’s Creed Hexe are few and far between. Officially, the series’ Vice President and Executive Producer, Marc-Alexis Cote, alluded that the game will be different from past entries and developed by Ubisoft Montreal. From the game’s official tease, we know that it will lean heavily into witchcraft, with the game rumored to be set in Central Europe during the 16th-century Holy Roman Empire (via Bloomberg).

Insider Gaming understands that the game is still in a relatively early stage of development and is expected to be released in 2026 on the Infinity platform. Hexe is understood to be a more linear experience compared to its predecessors with some elements of open-world exploration, somewhat akin to some of the earlier Assassin’s Creed games. As already reported by Insider Gaming, Hexe is poised to have a single female protagonist, currently named Elsa, who has some supernatural abilities.

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RPGFan has interviewed Drop Bear Bytes about Broken Roads:

Broken Roads Interview with Drop Bear Bytes

Broken Roads Interview with Drop Bear Bytes text over two characters in a wasteland with a bomb blast in the far distance.

I love a sunburnt country,
A land of sweeping plains,
Of ragged mountain ranges,
Of drought and flooding rains.

An excerpt from Dorothea Mackellar’s famous poem “My Country” 1906

The excerpt above is to many within Australia (of which I am one) as perfect a verse as exists to encapsulate the beautiful and unforgiving nature of the Great Southern Land. Of course, Australia is much more than this, both now and for the estimated 65,000 years of its human history, and to those ancient inhabitants, it is a land of many nations with distinct cultures and identities. What does the future look like in such a land? And what would that future bring if some apocalyptic reset event occurred? Many stories and films have pondered this, the most prominent and influential example being George Miller’s 1979 film Mad Max. The world of Mad Max is chaotic and amoral, where death is king and mercy is myth.

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Answers were provided by Craig Ritchie (Game Director), Anniemay Parker (Narrative Designer), and Tim Sunderland (Composer and Audio Lead).

RPGFan: I’ll start by asking you to introduce Broken Roads and share some insight into its original conception.

Craig Ritchie: In its earliest form, Broken Roads was going to be a road-trip SRPG with tactical combat. Far more focus on the encounters and the combat, but we couldn’t help ourselves in adding more to the world and the characters’ backstories and so on. It wasn’t even Australia at first — just some generic post-apocalyptic location.

As we dug further in, well, we realised we were designing something closer to Baldur’s Gate 2 (both my and my co-founder’s favourite game) or the early Fallouts, and we dropped the “S” part and focused on a traditional isometric RPG in the style that we love.

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Couchpotato spotted some reviews for the DLC Remnant 2: The Forgotten Kingdom:

Remnant II: The Forgotten Kingdom Review (PC) @ The Outerhaven

Remnant II: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC (PC) Review @ CGM

Remnant II: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC Review @ Fextralife

Remnant 2: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC - Official Launch Trailer @ IGN

Couchpotato spotted the Strategy RPG Songs of Conquest will launch on May 20:

1.0 goes live on May 20th!

The game will be released in less than a month!

Greetings Wielders,

We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you all: The official release date for Songs of Conquest, along with the fourth and final campaign, is set for May 20th! Get ready to step into the shoes of Bhigli, a Wielder with grand ambitions. Discover the pivotal role played by the mercenary tinkerers of Barya as the final part of the story unfolds.

The development journey leading up to this moment has been nothing short of incredible, and we owe it all to you, our amazing Community! Your feedback and support have been invaluable, shaping Songs of Conquest into the game it is today. Sharing this news with you guys feels long overdue, but we’ve always had high ambitions for the game, and we didn’t want to release 1.0 until we felt the game was in really good shape! But finally, that time has come!

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7 Days to Die will leave Early Access in June:

7 Days is leaving Early Access

The Fun Pimps are happy to announce 7 Days is leaving Early Access!

Join us with TFP Co-Founder Richard Huenink in this Video with details on ‘7 Days to Die’ plans to leave early access, the launch dates for PC and Console Alpha 22 (Now 1.0), the roadmap of planned future updates and features ahead for all platforms, and the games new pricing.

The roguelike Shadow of the Depth has been released into Early Access:

Shadow of the Depth | NOW Available on Steam Early Access!

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

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The action RPG Lords of the Fallen got a major update:

Lords of the Fallen - Official Master of Fate Overview Trailer

Join Saul Gascon, Head of Studio at HEXWORKS, for an update on Lords of the Fallen, and get a deep dive into the Version 1.5: Master of Fate update, which brings an advanced game modifier system to the dark fantasy action RPG. The modifier system features seven different modifiers available to players. We get a breakdown of the different modifiers, including how enabling the randomized enemy spawns and loot drops, and the Ironman mode modifiers makes Lords of the Fallen effectively become a roguelite game. Watch the full video for a deeper explanation regarding the modifiers available in Version 1.5: Master of Fate update for Lords of the Fallen. 

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IGN checked out the upcoming SAND LAND:

Sand Land Review

"I'm happy to see Sand Land get a second wind with an open-world action game, and it can sometimes adapt the series in impressive ways. But while there is the potential of an interesting expansion of the manga here, it doesn’t manage to replicate what Toriyama's panels were able to illustrate so effectively. Beneath some ho-hum dialogue and stilted cutscenes is a fun story with its heart in the right place, and Beelzebub and friends at least have the charisma to carry you through to the end alongside a quirky set of supporting characters and villains. Dialing in on vehicular combat and exploration pays off to both maintain the spirit of the original work and deliver some high points, but the quests themselves fall into repetition. Thus, Sand Land suffers the same fate we’ve seen in many other game adaptations of anime and manga – competent in several respects with a few moments of brilliance, but for the most part, a simply okay adventure that can only occasionally capture what makes the source material special." 

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The survival game Lost Legions has been announced for 2025:

Lost Legions - Official Announcement Trailer

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The Kickstarter for The Wayward Realms will start in May:

A Vision Becoming Reality

A spirtual successor to the Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, The Wayward Realms, a medieval fantasy roleplaying game led by industry veterans Ted Peterson & Julian Lefay, that aims to bring the "old-school" design philosophies of Classic RPGs together with the latest technology and quality of life improvements, courtesy of Unreal Engine 5. 

Daveyd spotted a versions overview for the retro RPG SKALD: Against the Black Priory:

Project Update: Versions and Pricing Overview

Greetings one and all!

Below is a short summary of pricing and versions for Skald once it launches on May 30th. Note that changes may occur before launch.

Also, see the end of the devlog for some info about the incredible people who made our live-action trailer for us!

PRICING AND PLATFORMS
Skald: Against the Black Priory will launch on Steam and GOG (be sure to wishlist today on your store of choice).

The game will be available for PC and Mac upon launch.

The Standard version of the game will be priced around 15 USD and the Deluxe version will be priced at around 25 USD.

DELUXE EDITION CONTENT
We intend to offer a Deluxe edition of the game that will provide you with a bundle of extra content giving you the option of having a slightly different game experience mechanically speaking. It also comes with the OST and a good handful of cosmetic items.

The Deluxe edition will contain the following items (amongst others):

• The Base Game
• A pack of extra character portraits
• Unique Dice animations
• 3 extra character backgrounds to choose from during character creation.
  Malachai, the Magical items merchant: A vendor that is available from the mid game and onward that sells a handful of unique magical items.
• Two wallpapers from the game
• The OST with 38 (!) tracks

We’re constantly looking into more cool stuff to add into the Deluxe edition whilst still making sure it does not detract from the main game. The idea is that it should be a value-packed way of supporting the developer (which buying the deluxe edition greatly does).

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You can check out the Ashlands update for Valheim now here's the trailer:

Valheim: Ashlands Gameplay Trailer

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Couchpotato spotted a trailer for Astropulse: Reincarnation:

Astropulse: Reincarnation Official Reveal Cinematic Trailer | Extended Version

Couchpotato spotted two previews for the Early Access title No Rest for the Wicked:

NO REST FOR THE WICKED IS AN ARTFUL AND ARDUOUS ACTION RPG @ COG

Thoughts on ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Early Access @ Twodashstash

The tactical RPG Tenebris: Terra Incognita will be released on September 30:

Release date and progress report

Friends, we have finally decided on the exact date of the game's early access release.
It is September 30, 2024, and there will be no more postponements!
It took us longer than we originally planned to add a lot of improvements and innovations to the game.

It's been a few months and we want to share an update on the game's development.

• New demo this summer
• Work continues on high level third rank heroes
• Expanded on ship bays upgrade system
• New weapons and equipment are introduced
• Implemented game mechanics - wave attack
• Support drones
• New special effects have been implemented
• Questionnaire

New demo this summer
This summer we will offer you to play the new demo version of the game, so you can evaluate for yourself the work we have done and the improvements we have implemented in the game.

In the demo you will be able to see:

• Improved character animation
• New Combat Effects
• Completely redesigned talent trees
• New skill description and hint system
• Improved loot system
• New types of weapons and armor
• Ship Bay upgrade system

In addition, the demo will be wider, and you will be able to advance your heroes to level 10 if you wish.

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The Turn Based Lovers checked out the upcoming tactical RPG Sword of Convallaria:

SWORD OF CONVALLARIA – A WORTHY RELATIVE OF FINAL FANTASY TACTICS? – PREVIEW

Sword of Convallaria is a tactical RPG and mercenary company manager with a self-described NeoPixel art style. Its combat is reminiscent of games such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem and aims to have a multi-pathed path story with a wide roster of heroes able to be recruited and summoned on the battlefield, alongside engaging squad-based skirmishes. But how well does the Sword of Convallaria achieve this?

So Sword of Convallaria is what’s called a gacha summoner. You get units by pulling summons using in-game and, often, real-world currency and a gacha summoner; one of the big points is how the game pushes you into spending money on rolls for your units, heroes, or waifus, or whatever it is you would like to call them. Since this is just a demo build, I will not be going into the market or costs except for a bit later in the campaign portion of this preview later on.

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Overall, I had a great time with Sword of Convallaria, and I’m interested to see where the story goes from here, as well as the alternate timelines the game advertises with its branching story paths. It seems many of the summoning mechanics are for the Fates Journey and leave the story mode Spirals of Destiny alone for the most part, meaning a decent story with engaging management mechanics in a fantastic art style for free, perhaps. It’s hard to say how monetization will go at launch, but I have high hopes that Sword of Convallaria will be the next free-to-play game you try out.

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The tactical RPG Passageway of the Ancients is in the last phase of development:

Passageway of the Ancients: Behind the Curtain #2

We are pleased to report significant progress on major enhancements to Passageway of the Ancients as we ready it for launch. In our previous post, we were at the five-yard line in terms of putting finishing touches on the game. Now we feel we are at the two-yard line, with strong forward momentum!

When we last posted, our primary focus was creating the game’s real-time special/particle effects. For example, we were creating a visual cue that indicates when weapons, armor, and shields receive a stat enhancement or elemental magic bonuses. We have successfully achieved these special effects goals and believe they will significantly enhance the game.

We have also upgraded the comparative inventory feature. You can now compare weapons and armor across all party members at the same time, allowing for a more streamlined approach when equipping your characters. New keyboard shortcuts, an updated right-click menu, and quicker methods to sell items in shops also make overall inventory interaction even easier.

The UI has also been significantly improved. We adjusted several aspects for balance and clarity, such as optimizing and consolidating the character window and redesigning travel menus. We also overhauled the combat options window to give players more detail and granular control over spell casting. The quest log has been revised to make it easier for players to track their progress and view helpful quest information.

The new real-time special/particle effects, inventory feature, and UI upgrades have been added to the current Steam demo. Please check it out and tell us what you think!

Sure, this polishing phase has slightly delayed the release of Passageway of the Ancients, but we felt it was a worthwhile endeavor. As stated in our previous post, we are committed to quality in all aspects of the game – from the storyline and graphics to (of course!) the gameplay.

Thank you for your interest in the world of Aieryon. We greatly appreciate it and will continue to update you on our progress towards launch.

– The Team at Passageway Games

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The Anime RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on October 11:

Metaphor: ReFantazio - "ATLUS Exclusive" Showcase

From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom's lost prince. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical "Archetype" powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an "Archetype," you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom's true nature.

Key Features:
-Go on quests, dungeon dive, & hunt for treasures by day. Strengthen relationships, build bonds, & increase virtues by night. Choose your actions wisely, time management is key to achieving your goal.

-Ride your "gauntlet runner" to faraway dungeons & towns across an expansive world. Discover beautiful landscapes  accompanied by captivating music, immersive UI, & anime cutscenes.

-A unique battle system combining turn based & real time action grants strategy & exhilaration at every turn. Party customization through "Archetypes" provides freedom to personalize your adventure.

-A mysterious & exciting story unfolds in a world where people must fight their own anxiety. Join the high-stakes Royal Tournament that promises hours of captivating exploration and discovery.

Choices with consequences will be important in Archmages Rises:

Player Experience Driven Development for Archmage Rises

Last week veteran game designer Mark (GoW:Ragnarök, God of War 2018, Guitar Hero, Skylanders) laid out for the team how and why we are tackling development in a new play experience way. 

Dead Island 2 is now available on Steam:

Dead Island 2 - Official Steam Launch Trailer

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Arlecchino is an upcoming playable character for Genshin Impact:

Character Demo - "Arlecchino: Lullaby"

The J-RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will be released today:

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – Official Launch Trailer

 

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.

Majuular looks back at Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar:

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar Retrospective | Reimagining the RPG

The Hack'n'Slash RPG ZpellCatz will be released on June 5:

ZpellCatz

Magic Combat Only

No swords, no daggers, no bows. Every hero and every enemy is a spell caster type. Ready for something new?

Class and Path
Combine a hero class with a path to create a cat hero that suits your play style. Do you like being in the middle of the action as a tank? Choose an Archdruid. Do you prefer using area of ​​effect spells to defeat enemies from a distance? Dark Mage might be right up your alley.

Dungeons Full of Loot
Fight your way through procedurally generated dungeons and collect hundreds of items. There are normal, special and rare quality items with randomized affixes and over 150 different epic items waiting to be found.

Dark Campaign
Play through a dark campaign as your follow the main story line. Want to take the time to finish optional quests? The villagers are generous with their worthwhile quest rewards.

The Intermediate Realm
Campaign finished, what now? The Intermediate Realm is a place full of challenge, rewards and secrets. Enjoy dozens of hours of late game dungeon grind with more and more loot.

Cat and the Bat
Select a bat Familiar to accompany your cat hero on their adventures. Plug in a gamepad for local multiplayer or have the Familiar be CPU controlled if you prefer to play alone.

Clear Aesthetics
The minimalist art style helps to understand what is going on in combat. You won't lose track, even when things get heated and dozens of magical orbs fly across the screen.

Up for a Challenge?
For those of us looking for a challenge, ZpellCatz offers a variety of options. When creating your cat hero you can choose the 'Challenging' difficulty and / or pick one of the perma-death modes 'Hardcore' or 'Cat-core' (7 lives). Your hero has the strongest items possible and you don't know what else to do? There are Uber Bosses waiting for you in the Intermediate Realm... Good luck!

Guitar Soundtrack
What's more fun than dungeon crawling? Dungeon crawling while listening to a lovingly composed guitar soundtrack!

Digitally Downloaded reviewed Broken Roads:

Review: Broken Roads (PC)

So this is what Australia will be like soon...

One of my favourite things about Broken Roads is that every second sentence there’s a word that’s highlighted, and you can press a button to see a little pop-up explaining what that word means. That word is inevitably a piece of Australian English, and the developers felt the need to include a complete glossary so that non-Australians could figure out what was actually being said.

In every other way, Broken Roads plays out like a classic Fallout (as in, before Fallout 3) or Wasteland. It’s a post-apocalyptic, gritty, hard western that likes to challenge the player’s morality almost as much as it does throwing them into deadly situations. But it’s also Australian. Not in a Crocodile Dundee over-the-top caricature to appeal to the stereotypical “understanding” of Australia that other places in the world seem to think is cute. No. It’s as Australian as Fallout is American. It just is, and that’s appealing.

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There aren’t too many truly authentic games set in Australia, made by Australians, telling Australian stories. Broken Roads is one, and it is one of the most different and interesting games you’ll play this year on that basis alone. Yes there are more refined RPGs out there, but none of those will take you on a crash course through Australian mannerisms while delivering a compelling narrative of human resilience, community, weakness and savagery.

Score: 4.5/5

Dandylion posted some concepts of their ongoing project Troubleshooter: Banished Children:

Development status of the next work

Hello everyone, this is the Troubleshooter development team.

First, we deeply thank everyone who enjoyed Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children. Thanks to your love and support, we are now planning on our next title, Troubleshooter: Banished Children.

The sequel will be presented in the form of Early Access after 2 years of development. We apologize for presenting our sequel as Early Access even after a long development process despite many expectations from those who want to experience the sequel in its plain form as soon as possible.

Due to our lack of skill, the development process will take a long time, but we won’t stop doing our best to communicate with all our fans at all costs.

As a part of this effort, today we reveal some of our concept data for the sequel.

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Mortismal Gaming checked out Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes:

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - First Impressions

Fextralife summarizes this week's gaming news:

Gaming News – Hades 2 Technical Test on Steam, Witcher 3 MODS, and MORE layoffs!

Timestamp
0:00 - Top RPG News of the Week
0:02 - No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Launch
1:00 - World of Warcraft Returns to China
1:52 - PS5 version of Darkest Dungeon 2 
2:44 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase
4:08 - CD Projekt Red Mod Editor for the Witcher 3
5:12 - Hades 2 Technical Release Now Open
6:33 - Take-Two Interactive Lay offs
8:01 - Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut for PC

Noisy Pixel reviewed the upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes:

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review - Nostalgic JRPG Brilliance

Wccftech checked out the action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Preview and Q&A – Wide Linear Soulslite with 20 Hours of Content

At GDC 2024, New Zealand-based developer A44 (known for 2018's Ashen) provided an updated look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, its upcoming action RPG that sits between God of War and a lite, more accessible version of the Soulslike genre.

A44 is now composed of around 65 employees, and they've been working on this game for quite a while. Flintlock fantasy novels inspire the game's original setting with a striking central theme: Gods wielding magic versus armies made of regular people wielding guns from a Napoleonic era.

At the beginning of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, main character Nor Vanek is attempting to close the door of the 'Great Below' death realm to prevent the dead from rising. Unfortunately, the mission heavily backfires and not only is the portal still open, the Gods have been unleashed in the world, too.

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You mentioned that the flintlock setting was employed by multiple authors across many books. Is there a specific one you've drawn inspiration from?

No, there isn't a specific one. We actually consulted with a few of the authors really early on in development. Just like we wanted to stamp our brand in the Soulslike genre, we want to do the same when it comes to the flintlock fantasy genre setting as well.

You use the term wide linear to describe the level layout. But as we saw a moment ago for this biome, there is like a larger open world map. Do you have free rein once you're in that specific biome to go where you wish, or is the game still kind of guiding you toward key points of interest?

You will be guided through the main path. Off of that, you'll have side content that you can go and explore. We do describe ourselves as a wide linear game for that reason, it's not really an open world per se. There's distinct zones that you can travel into.

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Gameinformer reports that Moon Studios used remote development for No Rest for the Wicked:

No Rest For The Wicked Developer Moon Studios On Why Remote Development Is Key To Its Success

No Rest for the Wicked is the upcoming action RPG from Moon Studios, the developer behind Ori and the Blind Forest/Will of the Wisps. It's also the game gracing the latest cover of Game Informer. Cover story writer and editor Marcus Stewart and I traveled to Vienna, Austria, to play the game and speak with two of its leads, tech and production director and studio co-founder Gennadiy Korol and studio CEO and creative director Thomas Mahler. 

However, while the frosted glass of the front door of the two-story apartment we entered was engraved with the words "Moon Studios", this studio is actually just Mahler's workplace. Korol met us in Vienna for the cover story, but he actually lives in Israel. The rest of Moon Studios lives around the world, because Moon Studios is completely remote – there is no headquarters to report to or central location to work. 

While remote development has become more popular as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moon Studios has been remote since its founding in 2009. When I asked Korol and Mahler about remote development, it's clear it's a big part of the team's winning game development formula, responsible for the aforementioned Ori games and the upcoming No Rest for the Wicked, which launches into Early Access on PC next month. 

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GamingBolt reports that Larian is currently working on two projects:

Larian Studios is Working on Two Projects Based on its Own IP

The Baldur's Gate 3 developer recently confirmed that it's next game wouldn't be tied to Dungeons and Dragons in any way.

“Being given the chance to develop a game set in the Dungeons and Dragons universe has been a dream come true for all of us,” Larian wrote. “But as Swen recently confirmed, we won’t be introducing any major new narrative content to the story of Baldur’s Gate 3 or its origin characters and companions, nor will we be making expansions or Baldur’s Gate 4.

“As an independent studio since 1996, we value the freedom to follow our creativity wherever it leads. In this case, after six years in the Forgotten Realms and much discussion and rumination, we’ve decided to seize this opportunity to develop our own IPs. We’re currently working on two new projects and we couldn’t be more excited about what the future has in store.”

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Like every week the RPG Crawler sums up the computer and tabletop RPG news:

RPG News Roundup (4-20-2024)

GamingBolt asks: What's going on with the Fable reboot?

Where The HELL IS FABLE?

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Gamesindustry interviewed Swen Vincke:

Larian after Baldur's Gate 3: "We have ambitions to make really good RPGs, and that's sufficient"

CEO Swen Vincke on the studio's biggest hit, why the team is moving on, and solving the industry's unsustainable growth

Last week, Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 won five BAFTAs, including Best Game and Player's Choice.

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"We did something new," Vincke says when chatting about BG3's success. "We put agency in cinematics at a level that hadn't been done before, and we didn't go out of the way trying to take shortcuts, although we did use a lot of tricks. But you can sense that the agency was real, I think. So that's a massive reason. We didn't deviate from that, even if we were facing development problems."

The resurgence of Dungeons & Dragons, and the weight of the Baldur's Gate name, both played their part in this success story, but there was a real 'if you build it, they will come' approach to making Baldur's Gate 3, coupled with not only a strong bond with the Larian community but the right strategy to maintain it.

"I'll give you a very Catholic answer – treat your players as you would like to be treated, that's it," Vincke says when asked about how to maintain trust with a game's community.

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TSA checked out No Rest for the Wicked:

No Rest For The Wicked is a dark and dangerous addition to the action RPG genre

Accompanied by strains of vocal-led orchestral music, the Moon Studios title rises into view. For many, this is reason enough to sit up and take notice of No Rest For The Wicked. For the studio behind the sublime Ori series, a visually arresting and emotional pair of platformers, this is the tricky third album: a new IP, a new direction, and a launch into Early Access along with it. Taking a swing at the action RPG genre, there’s echoes of From Software alongside Diablo here, and yet, Moon Studios’ enigmatic outlook shines through. On first impressions alone, there’s nothing to be worried about for fans of the studio – excusing the decadent horrors that lie within.

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