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BioWare doesn’t have many misses under its belt, but when it does, it misses very hard.Anthem, BioWare’s most infamous miss, released in 2019 to a unanimous wave of criticism.One of EA’s big forays into the live-service industry,Anthemwas a guinea pig for the publisher, and the game’s lack of content, surprisingly dull story, and a slew of technical issues made it an instant failure. So, when gamers see another mech suit game and become immediately skeptical, that’s more than understandable, butExoprimaldoesn’t look like anotherAnthem, even though it shares some similarities....

Andrea Bellucci is an experienced composer across various forms of media who has been entrusted with developing the musical identity of dozens of games, films, television shows, and other projects. Most noteworthy among video games, he’s worked on major titles like Riot Games’League of Legendsand Hi-Rez Studios’SmiteandPaladins, while also having a role in Skydance Interactive’s highly-anticipated upcoming VR gameBehemoth. In an interview with Game Rant, Bellucci spoke about his experience working on both films and games over the last decade, and how he approaches creating music for interactive and non-interactive entertainment....

In most video games, players are usually out doing action-packed missions that involve bloody shootouts, heart-stopping stealth, or up-close and personal melee combat. However, during the brief moments when the excitement calms, players sometimes need a safe spot where they can recuperate, sort out their inventory, and determine their strategy before getting back in the game. For this reason, many games feature safe houses, and perhaps none of them have been as comfy as the ones found inDeath Stranding....

Destiny 2mayno longer have the Grimoire(the outside-the-game lore fromDestiny 1), but that’s because lore can now be found inside the game itself. In-game lore is something fans have asked for ever sinceDestinyfirst launched in 2014 and developer Bungie listened, finding a new way to deliver lore without players leaving the game. At PAX West,Destiny 2game director Luke Smith detailed how exactly it works in regards to lore associated with weapons and armor....

TheBook of Lorathmay have just teased whereDiablo 4’s expansions could take place. By detailing a few events that take place after theDiablo 4campaign, this lore book has given players some big hints as to where they might go next. Warning: Spoilers for Diablo 4 and the Book of Lorath below. At theend of theDiablo 4story, players are left on quite the cliffhanger. Neyrelle has absconded with the soulstone containing Mephisto’s essence, Lorath Nahr is the last Horadrim, and the Church of Light is hunting down the player and all of their allies....

Midwinter Blight is an in-game event that coincides withDiablo 4’sseasonal content, offering players rewards in the form of weapon and character cosmetics, as well as an additional way to earn loot. The event will run during the Christmas season, and it is lax enough for everyone to collect all its rewards within just a few hours of playtime. ThisDiablo 4event isn’t that difficult, nor does it offer much in terms ofnew content or activities....

Quick Links With the release of the second major update inDisney Dreamlight Valley, players can finally get Buzz Lightyear and Woody to join their village. Of course, players won’t simply get to log in, and they show up like magic. Just likewith several other Disney characters, players will need to open the Toy Story realm and complete a couple of new realm quests. While the realm quests are on the long side, they are not particularly difficult to complete....

As has come to be expected in the year of viruses and lockdowns, companies continue to lay off their employees. Even the biggest and most seemingly infallible giants out there aren’t immune, asDisneyis now terminating dozens of positions in their studio division. After a rough year for basically the entire world, it seems theCOVID-19pandemic is still showing no signs of relenting, resulting in companies continuing to purge employment positions in an attempt to remain afloat....

BioWare is soon releasing a statue based on the belovedDragon Age: Inquisitiontarot cards. ManyDragon Agefans wished to own the cards which appear throughoutDragon Age: Inquisition, and now there’s a chance to become closer to that dream.A significant part ofDragon Age: Inquisition’s art directionconsists of various tarot cards. These designs represent the various characters, factions, and player characters throughout the game. Those who pre-ordered theInquisitor’s Edition back in the day were among the lucky few who could actually own a full physical deck of the tarot cards....

Developer Bethesda reveals its plans to announce news aboutFallout 4’s mod tools for the post-apocalyptic RPG’s PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions ‘soon’. According to a recent reply to aFallout 4fan’s inquiry of when the open world title’s console ports will support mod tools, developer Bethesda said via the game’s official Twitter account that an announcement on the matter is forthcoming, and folks should “stay tuned.” However, the developer failed to provide an exact time or date as to when such news would occur, ostensibly to generate hype for theFallout 4feature’s addition....

It has been nearly half a year since the launch ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare,and the game is still suffering from big issues. The recent free-play and double-XP weekends highlighted problems within the game, and fans are quickly growing concerned. Reddit, Twitter, and the Activision Blog are filled with confused and angry fans.Call of Duty: Modern Warfarehas a dedicated community, but a lack of communication from Activision and Infinity Ward has been cited as frustrating by players....

TheFatal Frameseries has always been a must-play for fans of Japanese horror. Every game tells a different story with a different main protagonist, but what brings all the games together is photographing ghosts with the Camera Obscura. This simple photography mechanic made the series one of the spookiest of all, making players have to let the ghosts get close to deal enough damage with a good snapshot. However, theFatal Frameseries took a downwards spiral in terms of game releases' afterFatal Frame 3....

Square Enix announces plans to shut down the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 versions of the MMORPGFinal Fantasy 11, beginning March 31st at 6am Pacific time. It’s the end of an era. By the time April rolls around, the firstFinal FantasyMMO,Final Fantasy 11, will cease to exist on PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360. The shut down will occur on March 31st at 6am Pacific time, so those interested in playing the game on consoles have until then to do so....