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Team17has been in the world of game development since 1990, and along the way it has spawned plenty of beloved classics. However,a recent report revealing certain management problemswas published by Eurogamer last week, and has brought attention to the team’s practices behind the scenes. Michael Pattison, the CEO ofTeam17, has responded to the “scathing report” in an interview with Eurogamer, making it clear that steps will be taken to improve its internal workings....

Summary Horror games have attracted a somewhat poor reputation for being chock-full of jumpscares and simplistic gameplay loops. However, this is a huge disservice to what this genre can achieve when its elements are pulled off correctly. After all, gaming is one of the most immersive mediums of all time.Developers who understand what horror is all aboutcan craft masterful experiences that will remain in the minds of people long after they’re finished with the game....

The Elder Scrolls 6has a huge legacy to live up to, and stepping out ofSkyrim’s shadow will be an enormous task for Bethesda.Fallout 4demonstrated just how difficult this would be, receiving less critical acclaim than the lastElder Scrollsgame despite attempting to expand upon its formula with a voiced player character and a more focused story. While there are plenty of lessons to be taken away fromFallout 4’s shortcomings, there are also a few to be taken away from the key areas in which its experimentation succeeded....

Sign-ups are now open for the upcoming PC closed alpha test ofThe Finals. That may not be the name of a game many are familiar with yet, but it could be soon.The Finalsis an upcoming competitive multiplayer shooter forPC, where teams of players battle each other in what’s described as “escalating tournaments.” Obviously, there’s a lot left for developer Embark Studios to share aboutThe Finals, but that’s hopefully an area where the closed alpha test can help....

NFLteams are getting ready once more for another intense campaign that requires players to report to early preseason training camps. However, the Los Angeles Chargers have taken preparations to the next level with a gorgeous anime teaser that promises an exciting schedule for their 2022 season. The Chargers missed the playoffs last year, finishing the 2021NFLseason with a 9-8 record. So maybea shonen anime story arcis exactly what the teams need to turn their fortunes around once more after only making a single postseason appearance in 2018 ever since moving back to LA from San Diego in 2017....

It’s no secret that times are rough, although that may be an understatement. Many people have taken to watching streaming services likeTwitchas an escape, whether they play video games or not. Of all the streaming platforms that have sprung up, Twitch remains one of the most popular. Games likeAmong Usand its “competitor"Fall Guyshave risen in prominence as players gather for games that let them play with friends and demand little dedication....

Recently, popular Twitch streamerFelix “xQc” Lengyelhas stated on aGrand Thet Auto OnlineRP stream that the experience is starting to become miserable. This instance being a case of the many times Twitch streamers feel like they have to put up with a game for the sake of views, sadly, that stress can eventually reach its breaking point. During a stream yesterday, some fans were mad that xQc was doing aNoPixel serveradventure mission and desperately pleaded that he do something else....

Coming almost 15 years after its initial release date, a brand newTomb Raidermeant for the 10th anniversary of the original game has finally been released in one way or another. This ironically comes right alongside the availability ofShadow of the Tomb Raideron PSPlus, making it the second big pseudo-release for the series within the first week of 2021. A video of this previously unreleased version ofTomb Raiderhas been released alongside a new way for players to pick the game up for themselves on PC, though not exactly through legitimate means....

One ofDead Space’s deepest narrative letdowns is how little of an emphasis there seems to be in finding Nicole. In fact, while Nicole appears in a self-recorded video log in the game’s opening moments, she is seemingly forgotten about soon thereafter. Isaac, Kendra, and Hammond obviously have their own safety to worry about once they are made aware of the necromorph presence that has subsumedDead Space’s USG Ishimura, but the player is still meant to believe that Nicole was alive and somewhere on the ship the entire time....

Valoranthas taken shooting games by storm,being one of the most searched games on Google in 2020. This game already has a huge fan base because of itsCounter-Strike-like style with a twist. Players can choose any unique agent to play with, and various weapons in the game’s wide arsenal, making it a fun and exciting game unlike most in this genre. RELATED:The 10 Best FPS Games Of 2020, Ranked (According To Metacritic)...

TheXbox Series X/Shas been out for quite some time, and the console has already seenits fair share of amazing RPGsthat are a joy to play through. Players who love this genre will find no shortage ofRPGson the console, and the number of acquisitions that Microsoft has already made means that the console is going to enjoy a bunch of amazingRPGreleases further down the line as well. Related:The Most Underrated PS1 RPGs Most people assume that the modern generation of consoles simply hasn’t been out for long enough to really warrant the purchase of aXbox Series X/S....

Xenoblade Chronicles 2is a game with many deep and interconnected systems that reward players for bettering their understanding of the game. One such system that is easily overlooked is Idea Stats, which can be seen on each character’s stat screen and when preparing to use Core Crystals. InXenoblade Chronicles 2, the Blades players have access to are largely down to random chance, with the dice being rolled whenever a Core Crystal is used, but there are several ways to influence the results....

Todd Howard has officially confirmed that the next chapter in theFalloutfranchise is coming, but fans have a long time to wait. BeforeFallout5 comes out, Bethesda is hoping to releaseThe Elder Scrolls 6andStarfield.Starfieldis set to launch in 2023, butThe Elder Scrolls 6is still in pre-production and may be a ways off. This means thatFalloutfans are going to be left with almost nothing to turn to for years. The only option for newFalloutcontent may end up beingFallout 76; otherwise, they will have to replay one of the older titles....