Latest articles by Andy Chalk
Fallout: New Vegas lead writer returns to Obsidian after leaving 14 years ago, but before you ask, no, 'It's not FNV2'
news John Gonzalez is back.
'Dragon Age isn't dead because it's yours now,' former BioWare writer reassures fans: 'EA/BioWare owns the IP but you can't own an idea'
news The future doesn't look very bright right now, but Sheryl Chee says Dragon Age is bigger than just videogames.
Wayne June, famed narrator of the Darkest Dungeon games, has died
news Red Hook Studios said June's work "is nothing short of iconic, and deserves to be recognized and celebrated at the highest levels of our industry."
Midnight Society, the studio co-founded by Dr Disrespect, is closing its doors the same day the disgraced streamer says his YouTube channel is being remonetized
news The studio sold a ton of NFTs when it first opened, but never managed to release a game.
As Elder Scrolls: Legends shuts down, a mod delivers the perfect dedication to the rampers, aggros, mids, late gamers, invaders, ropers, comboers, and everyone else who loved it: 'Whoever you are: You are Legends'
News It's a sad day for fans, but it's also heartwarming to see the community come together like this.
BioWare veterans confirm they were laid off by EA, including senior Dragon Age and Mass Effect devs
news EA refused to acknowledge layoffs in yesterday's announcement about BioWare's downsizing, but they're happening.
The IOC says 'discussions are still ongoing,' but it sounds like the first-ever Olympic Esports Games may be delayed, possibly until 2027
news The IOC wants to ensure the Olympic Esports games are "a landmark event," but the 2025 timeline may have been too tight.
Beyond: Two Souls is being made into a TV series by Elliot Page's production company
news Page says he wants to "create a unique vision of the characters and their journeys that resonates with fans and newcomers."
Don't worry, Mass Effect 5 is totally fine, EA reassures as BioWare downsizes, moving 'many' employees to other studios
news Electronic Arts won't say if any BioWare employees have been laid off in the restructuring, but at least one says they have.
Sony finally surrenders: PSN accounts will be 'optional' for games on Steam including Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part 2, but they'll give you free stuff if you sign up
news The stick didn't work out super well, so now it's time for the carrot.
Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition DLC promised last year is cancelled: 'We announced content before it had been built, and we now feel that announcement was premature'
news The DLC was supposed to be out in late 2024 but was delayed in October, and now it's just not going to happen.
Destiny 2 is getting Star Wars cosmetics and I'm kind of tired of these multimedia crossovers but yeah, that armor does look cool
news The cosmetic crossover kicks off on February 4.
Rise of the Ronin is coming to PC in March with support for 8K resolution, ray tracing, and 'mouse clickability'
news A year after its PlayStation 5 release, Team Ninja's tale of 19th century ronin is finally headed our way.
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 stress test is now live for real
news One day after the update accidentally dropped for PlayStation 5 players, Larian has made it official.
After resuming work following a 'hold' in 2024, Fallout: Nuevo Mexico is now officially cancelled: 'The costs ahead, both financial and personal, are too great'
news Developers dropped a reveal trailer in October, but now say continued work "simply isn't sustainable."
Assassin's Creed Shadows will be censored in Japan to remove dismemberment and decapitations
news Some audio bits are also being changed for the Japanese release.
Nvidia share price plummets as it loses more than $600B in valuation, the biggest single-day loss in history
news China's new R1 AI model is putting the boots to Nvidia.
Ubisoft closes another studio, announces layoffs at 3 more as part of 'ongoing efforts to prioritize projects and reduce costs'
news The closure of Ubisoft Leamington and layoffs at the Düsseldorf, Stockholm, and Reflections studios will see 185 people put out of work.
Ascend through 'ten thousand meters of concrete and decay' in this horrifying 'first-person roguelite speed-climbing game'
news I played White Knuckle and I can tell you this: Everything you need to know about it is right there in the title.
'When the world ends, people just dance': As another MMO comes to an end, players come together for a final farewell rave
news If you gotta go, go in style.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's latest update sure sounds like its last
Electronic Arts bids farewell as it's now "moving to monitor for any game-breaking bugs."
The new off-road exploration game from the makers of Art of Rally looks like Mudrunner meets Firewatch, and I can't wait to get behind the wheel
news Over the Hill features the same minimalist visual style as Funselektor's previous games, but promises a much more relaxed experience.
Doom: The Dark Ages has no multiplayer: 'Our campaigns are, to a great extent, what people come to the modern Doom games to play'
news Doom brought deathmatch to the masses, but the world has moved on, and so have the games.
