Diablo 5 Aims to Evoke Genuine Power Through Overhauled Scaling
Blizzard intends for players to feel their strength in Diablo 5, moving away from the perceived frustrations of Diablo 4's scaling.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off as Xbox Continues Layoffs
Juan Vaca, who spent four years at The Coalition, was among over 260 employees impacted by recent job cuts at Xbox Game Studios.
First MMO Characters: A Fond Farewell to Digital Beginnings
PC Gamer staff reminisce about their inaugural characters in the world of online gaming.
Chromatic Aberration vs. Blood Splatter: Gaming's Worst Graphical Effect?
PC Gamer is hosting a community vote to determine which visual effect players despise the most.
Former Halo Leaders Express Sadness Over Studio Downsizing
Microsoft's layoffs significantly reduce Halo Studios, with development of the next installment shifting to Activision.
State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Confirms Layoffs Amid Independence
The studio states that the workforce reduction will not impact the development timeline of its upcoming zombie survival game.
Stellar Blade Faced Financial Peril, Nearly Ran Out of Funds for Salaries
Shift Up CEO reveals the game's development was once on the brink of collapse due to investor doubts.
Age of Empires Studio World's Edge Suffers Significant Staff Losses
Former creative director confirms nearly half of the studio was let go during recent Xbox restructuring and transition to Activision.
Microsoft Patent Explores AI-Driven Game Design Based on Player Reactions
A newly revealed patent outlines a system where AI could generate and adapt game content using player facial expressions, vocalizations, and in-game actions.