The third post of the gaming news:
As Krafton evolves into an 'AI-first company', the boss of the recently acquired Last Epoch studio says he doesn't think the 'doom and gloom' is warranted
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/as-krafton-evolves-into-an-ai-first-company-the-boss-of-the-recently-acquired-last-epoch-studio-says-he-doesnt-think-the-doom-and-gloom-is-warranted/
Nothing about PUBG and Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton's recent decision to become an "AI-first company" look good. The company plans to drop over 130 billion won ($88 million) into the project, recently stopped hiring new employees, and started a voluntary resignation program for its employees in South Korea this week.
Far down the ladder from these decisions is Eleventh Hour Games, the developer behind Last Epoch, which Krafton acquired in July. The timing couldn't have been worse as it happened right after the founders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds were unceremoniously fired for what they claim was a move to avoid paying a $250 million earnout.
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In light of today's news about Krafton, Cobler broke his silence to remind fans on the game's subreddit that the studio is still actively hiring new employees. And in a reply to a Reddit user lamenting the acquisition, he explained the situation EHG was in when the deal was struck.
This Rust 'Blood Club' lures an entire server inside before pulling the literal floor out from under the party and exploding
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/this-rust-blood-club-lures-an-entire-server-inside-before-pulling-the-literal-floor-out-from-under-the-party-and-exploding/
Rust is home to some of the most creatively antagonistic building designs in any survival crafting game, but that's mostly out of necessity to deter thieves from stealing precious metals and weaponry. But then there's another type of base architect, the type who builds a trap base just to lure you in… then kill you.
Or you could be a third, secret type of diabolical mastermind like ZChum, who crafted an incredible multi-level "Blood Club" and lured his entire server inside with promises of a wild dance party and musical performances from BBNO$ and MrWobbles. Seems innocent enough, assuming you look past his plot to blow his guests up at the end.
The Witcher 3 didn't originally make you choose between romancing Yennefer or Triss: 'This decision was made pretty late'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-witcher-3-didnt-originally-make-you-choose-between-romancing-yennefer-or-triss-this-decision-was-made-pretty-late/
Adam Badowski, joint CEO of CD Projekt Red, doesn't look back fondly on the collectible-card romance options in The Witcher 1. "It was childish in the beginning," he says when the topic comes up. He's much more pleased with how things turned out in The Witcher 3, which did justice to what he calls "the emotional aspects of the characters from the books."
Players flood back to co-op survival RPG Enshrouded as the new 'Wake of the Water' update gets everyone wet
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/players-flood-back-to-co-op-survival-rpg-enshrouded-as-the-new-wake-of-the-water-update-gets-everyone-wet/
It's a great time to dive back into co-op survival RPG Enshrouded. That's because the world finally has a feature players have been asking for since it first arrived in early access nearly two years ago: water.
The Wake of the Water update arrived this week, bringing a new high-level biome to the already massive Embervale map. Veilwater Basin is a tropical jungle filled with lakes, waterways, and sunken ruins to explore, and the region is also perfect for building a new base because you can put all that water to use.
Resident Evil Village harkened back to Resident Evil 4, but what about Resident Evil Requiem? 'Resident Evil 2', says producer
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/resident-evil-village-harkened-back-to-resident-evil-4-but-what-about-resident-evil-requiem-resident-evil-2-says-producer/
Resident Evil Requiem is the first entry in the series to be set in Raccoon City since Resident Evil 3, though Resident Evil 6 dipped its toes in the setting. As a result, Requiem is already looking very different to its two immediate predecessors: instead of seedy backwaters and toothless hicks, the footage we've seen thus far takes place in the claustrophobic environs of faceless high rises and labyrinthine halls. In that sense, it's quite reminiscent of Resident Evil 2.
During a chat with Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa, I noted the shared DNA in Resident Evil 4 and Village, and asked if Requiem might have a similar relationship with any older entry in the series. He confirmed my theory with no hesitation: "I believe in that regard, it's very close to Resident Evil 2," he said.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure's next update adds a load of content, but I’m mainly excited to turn myself into a frog
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/life-sim/hello-kitty-island-adventures-next-update-adds-a-load-of-content-but-im-mainly-excited-to-turn-myself-into-a-frog/
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is set to roll out Content Update 4 this month and, as announced to the official Discord server, a lot of exciting new stuff is coming. This will introduce new quests, visitors, furniture, and the most exciting part: at least two new avatars for your character. That's right, you're no longer limited to the set of animals you can pick from at the start of the game, we're getting a pair of amphibians.
Peak's newest patch update buffs one of the game's most exploited items, and finally resolves an issue it's had since launch
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/peaks-newest-patch-update-buffs-one-of-the-games-most-exploited-items-and-finally-resolves-an-issue-its-had-since-launch/
Co-op climbing simulator Peak is one of those games players just love to exploit. Whether that's using the environment to throw yourself into space, or various items in ways they're not really meant to be used in, I'm always impressed with just how quickly everyone else seems to find these loopholes. With that being said, Peak's newest patch update has decided to encourage players to continue doing this by buffing one of the game's most exploited items - the Scout Cannon.
New Arc Raiders patch makes crafting cheaper, Arcs scarier—and fixes one of the worst PvP issues
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/new-arc-raiders-patch-makes-crafting-cheaper-arcs-scarier-and-fixes-one-of-the-worst-pvp-issues/
It's been a busy few days for Arc Raiders—players have been crawling for their lives, and Embark announced a new community event to unlock the next map, Stella Montis. But amid all that, we've got a set of patch notes which also look pretty stacked.
The 1.20 update doesn't just add Stella Montis into the mix, but it also adds two new arcs, the Matriarch and Shredder, alongside making crafting cheaper, buffing some little arcs, and fixing one of the most annoying issues with PvP fights.
>> They’ve also nerfed one skill (link), and the players have unlocked Stella Montis (link).
Arrowhead CEO wades into the messy Arc Raiders AI debate: 'Would it have been better if Arc Raiders failed and it didn't use AI?'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arrowhead-ceo-wades-into-the-messy-arc-raiders-ai-debate-would-it-have-been-better-if-arc-raiders-failed-and-it-didnt-use-ai/
Another week, another flare up in the AI discourse. Spurred on by Eurogamer's fascinating, polarising Arc Raiders review (penned by PC Gamer contributor Rick Lane), Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani gave his take on the game's use of AI, the broader discussion surrounding the technology, and how it relates to Helldivers 2.
Let’s wrap the gaming news looking at what Steam has for us during the weekend, since GOG has no new deals:
+Steam
- Hades II will be 20% off until the 20th of November: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/Hades_II
- Arma Reforger increases that to a 30% discount until the same 20th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874880/Arma_Reforger
- And APE OUT pushes the deal to 80% off until the same 20th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/447150/APE_OUT
- The Baby In Yellow , still in Early Access, will have a 25% discount until the 27th of November: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2291340/The_Baby_In_Yellow
- Contraband Police, that has a demo, will be 55% off until November 27: https://store.steampowered.com/app/756800/Contraband_Police
- Cassette Beasts gets a 60% discount until the 27th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts
- Potion Permit will also be 60% off until the 27th, but it also has a demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337760/Potion_Permit
- And this is the only sale:
- Publisher Marvelous/XSEED Games shows some of its upcoming games and puts its titles on sale with up to 88% discounts until November, the 27th: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/marvelous2025
This is it for this week. Until the next time, I wish you a happy and gaming weekend.
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