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Despite its drastic improvement in recent years, for many, Fallout 76 is and forever will be remembered exclusively for its spectacularly disastrous launch, marred by the game being plagued by thousands of bugs and Bethesdas we arent planning on doing anything about it response to the canvas bag and Nuka Dark Rum controversies.Nate Purkeypile, the developer of The Axis Unseen and former Lead Artist at Bethesda, recently spoke at GDC 2025 about his decision to leave the company, revealing that one of the reasons behind his shift to indie development was the communitys reaction to Fallout 76 and describing the situation by saying, The internet can be really awful, apparently downplaying Bethesdas own role in the backlash that followed the games release.BethesdaAs stated by Purkeypile (via PC Gamer), he didnt want to deal with the wave of criticism that might arise from The Elder Scrolls 6, expressing belief that even if the highly anticipated sequel to Bethesdas flagship series comes out great, it will still be lambasted online.While theres no denying that even the greatest games have their fair share of haters, the other part of the former Lead Artists statement is less clear-cut, with Purkeypile, somewhat inexplicably, lumping death threats and hour-long YouTube videos together treating them as if they were the same thing, despite the former being made by the lowest of the low and the latter typically created by dedicated fans concerned about the direction of their favorite game series.The developer further stated that if you put out a game that people dont like, you know the internets gonna treat you like theyre clubbing baby seals, once again seemingly soft-pedaling the responsibility of AAA studios in the backlash their titles often face. I was pretty sure that no matter what I didnt put in a game, it wasnt going to be anything like that with that level of exposure, Purkeypile added, pointing out that indie games dont face as much criticism as the titles from major studios.Whether Purkeypile was solely addressing the kind of criticism universally condemned by the gaming community such as threats of violence and doxxing or suggesting that the internet itself is the real issue, rather than AAA studios releasing subpar games, remains open to ones interpretation due to the ambiguity of the original statement.A similar ambiguity was recently noted in an interview with an anonymous Ubisoft employee, who revealed that the studio had assembled a legal team prepared to sue anyone who harasses Assassins Creed Shadows developers.By failing to clarify what harassment entailed, the revelation divided the gaming community, with some trusting that Ubisoft meant genuine harassment tactics like the ones described above and others worrying that harmless online trolling or criticism of Assassins Creed Shadows might also be categorized as harassment, with the studio using the threat of legal action as an intimidation tactic.So, what are your thoughts on Nate Purkeypiles statement? How do you interpret his words? Share your thoughts down in the comments!Dont forget tojoin our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Ex-Bethesda Developer on Fallout 76s Release: The Internet Can Be Really Awful appeared first on CG SHARES.

BlizzardOverwatch 2 was announced with a huge PvE presence, which was canceled after the game had already launched. Basically, we got the same old Overwatch with slightly changed mechanics and better graphics not quite enough to justify the 2 in the name.However, it might soon change, fans believe, as dataminers examined Season 16 files and found an interesting detail.Apparently, Blizzard has changed the names of skins: OW1 outfits will be called Classic, while OW2 Valorous. This made players wonder if Overwatch 2 would go back to the previous title a good decision, in my opinion, considering how little the games differ.Other than that, dataminer CF2lter has found some map images, skins, and dialogues as well as warnings and the hero ban display a feature weve heard about before when Blizzard announced Perks and the return of loot boxes.Do you think going back to simply Overwatch is a good idea? Join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Overwatch 2 Datamined Skins Make Fans Believe Blizzard Will Drop 2 from Game Name appeared first on CG SHARES.

Amazon's Spring Sale is winding down, but there's still time to grab this popular collection of Pikmin action figures for cheap. Officially licensed by Nintendo and normally sold for $25, this rarely discounted box set of 11 Pikmin figures is on sale for 22% off, which drops the price to only $19.38. Get deal at Amazon Captain Olimar + 10 Pikmin Action Figure Pack$19.38 ($25)Captain Olimar and Pikmin set.Manufactured by Jakks Pacific, the toy company responsible for most of Nintendo's Super Mario action figures, the Pikmin figure bundle includes Captain Olimar and 10 Pikmin he befriends after crash-landing on PNF-404, the strange planet that's home to the eponymous plant-like creatures.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition $60 | Releases June 2025 Preorder at Hyper Mega Tech Store Super Pocket Data East Edition $60 | Releases June 2025 Preorder at Hyper Mega Tech Store The Evercade Super Pocket lineup is once again expanding, as the Super Pocket Data East Edition and Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition are up for preorder ahead of their June release. Each handheld is loaded with over a dozen games and works with the existing library of Evercade cartridges. That gives you access to 500+ officially licensed retro games, making this a great way to enjoy retro classics without having to be tethered to a TV or PC. Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition $60 | Releases June 2025 The Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition was designed to celebrate the SNK arcade gaming lineup. It features a black and gold color scheme that mimics the original Neo Geo arcade cabinets and come console, and comes wtih 14 built-in titles:Alpha Mission 2Blazing StarFatal Fury SpecialKing of the Monsters 2: The Next ThingLast ResortMetal Slug XMutation NationOver TopSamurai Shodown 2Sengoku 3Shock Troopers: 2nd SquadSoccer BrawlThe Last BladeTop Hunter: Roddy & Cathy Preorder at Hyper Mega Tech Store Super Pocket Data East Edition $60 | Releases June 2025 The Super Pocket Data East Edition features an orange and blue colorway and is preloaded with 18 titles from the classic publisher:B-WingsBad Dudes vs. Dragon NinjaBreakThruBurgerTimeBurnin' RubberChain ReactionCrude BusterGate of Doom (Dark Seal)Joe & Mac ReturnsJoe & Mac: Caveman NinjaKarate ChampLock 'n' ChasePeter Pepper's Ice Cream FactorySpinmasterSuper BurgerTimeEdward RandyTumblepopWizard Fire (Dark Seal II) Preorder at Hyper Mega Tech Store The Neo Geo and Data East Editions join four other members of the Super Pocket lineup, which include models based around other popular game publishers like Capcom, Taito, and more.More Super Pocket ModelsCapcom - 12 built-in games -- $60Taito - 17 built-in games -- $49.20 ($60)Atari - 50 built-in games -- $60 (sold out)Technos - 15 built-in games -- $47.70 ($60)While the list of pre-installed games and physical color schemes differ between these models, they all feature a compact footprint of less than 5 inches tall and under 1 inch thick with a 2.8-inch IPS display, a D-pad, four face buttons, four back buttons, a 3.5mm audio jack, and USB-C charging port.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Of the various skills Zois can improve in InZOI, Fitness is one that most characters can benefit from. By increasing Fitness, InZOI players will find their Zois appearance will become more toned and muscular, and they will benefit from a variety of effects that come from living a healthy, exercise-filled life.

There are dozens of skills in InZOI, each of which requires players to complete specific tasks to level up. The Charm skill is an especially important skill for a variety of playstyles, especially for Zois with romantic ambitions and a desire to foster strong relationships with other Zois.

Helldivers 2 players are on the back foot in the games great galactic war narrative. Two planets have fallen to the Meridia Singularity, with a third about to crumble. The Automatons have created a fiery new Incineration Corps, and weve lost precious ground to their advance. Now, one of Helldivers most beloved worlds is back under threat. Malevelon Creek is under attack, and veterans are rallying to return to the site of one of the most infamous conflicts in the second galactic war.Back in the days of the first battle of Malevelon Creek, players had yet to build scientific facilities or factories on the surface of conquered planets. Instead, people chose which planets they liked or hated based on the climate and environment. Hellmire, for instance, is widely detested due to its tendency to spin up fire tornadoes. Malevelon Creek, on the other hand, has been dubbed (somewhat crassly) Robot Vietnam due to its shadowy jungles.Its important to note that a year ago, the Automatons were much meaner than their current iteration. Not only did Helldivers lack tools like the Portable Hellbomb and the all-terrain vehicle, but the Automatons had lock-on targeting, near limitless vision, and the ability to trap their enemies in constant ragdoll animations. When the Automatons emerged in the Severin sector, there were absolutely brutal battles on the planets of Tibit, Durgen, Maia, the Creek, and the neighboring Draupnir. While bugdivers enjoyed the relatively easy Terminid front, their botdiver counterparts were getting rocked up and down the Severin sector.Despite the brutality of the bots, players decided to run with Arrowheads meta-narrative around the galactic war and doubled down on holding the Creek. This gambit rewarded players with two capes to commemorate their victory, and for a year, Malevelon Creek has remained safe and sound. In fact, in the canon of Helldivers 2, it has the highest concentration of Helldiver corpses outside of Super Earth itself its a literal memorial to all the lives lost in the meat grinder of the previous Major Orders.The Automaton forces have yet to reach the Creek itself, but the Major Order will last for another five days or so, and theres plenty of time for their offensive to escalate. So far, Helldivers have held the line, winning defense missions on worlds like Ppli IX and Ingmar. Some players are drawing up battle plans and ensuring we stay on track for the rest of the Major Order. Others are taking the opportunity to meme with their fellows.The Singularity remains a threat, and Liberty knows what new Terminid mutations are festering within the thick spore cloud known as the Gloom. But its a blast to engage in the role-play of the setting and rally to defend the Creek. Im a much stronger Helldiver than I was a year ago; Ive gone from playing on difficulty level 4 all the way up to 10. I, for one, stand ready to hold the line and keep the dreaded Automaton menace away from the Creek, where they no doubt plan to desecrate our corpses. (This fear might be based in Super Earth propaganda, but the berserkers literally wear human skulls on their armor, so it definitely seems possible.)These Major Orders help define Helldivers 2 and make it feel like an ongoing history, as opposed to just a novel new event in a video game. Well have to wait and see what happens with the Creek, but players are fired up and ready to defend their beloved planet at all costs. The galactic war will never end, only escalate but some things must remain sacred.

Nintendo now has a way to distance itself from toxic social media platforms it cant control with a new daily news app called Nintendo Today. While Nintendo Today in its current state is little more than a thinly populated newsfeed, the apps calendar feature might make the thing worth installing.Four months ago, Nintendo released a Spotify-like app that only plays Nintendo music. Appropriately named Nintendo Music, the app gives the Mario and Zelda maker the means to control how fans listen to its games themes and soundtracks, officially, without having to rely on (or share revenue with) a third party.Nintendo made a similar move with the Nintendo Switch Online app, a messaging and chat platform that serves as an alternative to messaging platforms like Discord which has been integrated by rivals Sony and Microsoft on their consoles. The NSO app includes game-specific services (like Nooklink for Animal Crossing: New Horizons), but the main draw is supposed to be interacting with your online friends and using voice chat during online play. You know, stuff many people would actually prefer to do on Discord.Nintendo Today is Nintendos latest attempt to carve out its own space, where it can send news directly to its fanbase. Like its famous Nintendo Direct presentations, the app seems like a way to bypass media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), which have become exponentially less pleasant to engage with as time progresses.The company has already used Nintendo Today to break news. On Friday morning, less than 24 hours after announcing the app, the company placed a 25-second video at the top of the feed announcing the 2027 release date for the live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda. It has also leaked new images of the Switch 2 itself. The newsfeed also includes a few timely morsels, like a countdown to this weeks Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 showcase and a few trailers from the latest Nintendo Direct. The feed is otherwise populated with supplementary fluff, like a brief history of the Fire Emblem series, orchestral performances of video game music, and funny pearls of wisdom from Animal Crossings beloved otter, Pascal.Nintendo Todays attempt at newsbreaking comes with a fault, at least at launch. Despite having opted in to notifications from the app, Nintendo Today didnt actually alert me to Fridays news about The Legend of Zelda movie. I had to (gasp!) actually open the app manually in the morning to check what was new for myself. Hopefully, like the apps brief second-day outage, these are just growing pains.Its Nintendo Todays calendar, though, that will likely keep the app installed on my phone. In addition to delivering adorable daily animations based on Nintendo series like Pikmin, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing, theres surprisingly useful information in here. The calendar keeps track of past and upcoming events, like Nintendo Direct streams and real-world events like the opening of Nintendos San Francisco retail store. It also tracks release dates for games and demos, and in-game events. Thanks to the latter feature, I can now keep tabs on upcoming events for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, ensuring I never miss a Bunny Day or fishing tourney.Nintendo Todays calendar currently keeps track of in-game events for 11 titles, including Splatoon 3, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Tetris 99, and Mario Kart Tour. As someone with a short attention span who relies on various notifications to keep me informed and on task, Im looking forward to seeing how well the app can help me keep track of real-world and virtual events. (Frankly, Im also greatly anticipating things like release dates leaking through the app. Thats bound to happen.)Like other Nintendo-developed smart-device apps, Nintendo Today is a slick but nascent tool that does about half of what Id ideally want it to do. Its doubtful that Nintendo Today will ever achieve the goal of fully replacing any of services like Facebook, Instagram, and X, at least from a news-delivery perspective, but its off to a decent start.