Posts By Joelle Daniels

Prey Developer’s Closure Was a Surprise to Studio Director Since it Did “Really Good Work”

Prey Developer’s Closure Was a Surprise to Studio Director Since it Did “Really Good Work”

In an interview, Harvey Smith also spoke about his own privileged position that has allowed him to stay in the industry for a long time.

Sony is Emphasising on Power Saver Mode Support for PS6 Handheld SDK Updates – Rumour

Sony is Emphasising on Power Saver Mode Support for PS6 Handheld SDK Updates – Rumour

According to a new report, developers have noted that Sony is emphasising Power Saver Mode over modes that use PS5 Pro's features.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon – Sanctuary of Sarras Review – An Excellent Addition

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon – Sanctuary of Sarras Review – An Excellent Addition

Sanctuary of Sarras adds real weight to Tainted Grail’s wider mythos, expanding the lore the base game established and making the larger narrative feel richer as a result.

Divinity Director Says It Won’t Have AI Components, Studio is Not Trimming Down Teams

Divinity Director Says It Won’t Have AI Components, Studio is Not Trimming Down Teams

The studio has been seeing criticism thanks Swen Vincke discussing how it was using generative AI for concept art and other work.

Ghost of Yōtei Studio Co-Founder Brian Fleming is Stepping Down From Leadership Position

Ghost of Yōtei Studio Co-Founder Brian Fleming is Stepping Down From Leadership Position

Brian Fleming will be succeeded by long-time creative and technical leads Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley alongside Nate Fox.

The Legend of Zelda Franchise GM Wants Monolith Soft to “Create a Unique Title in the Series”

The Legend of Zelda Franchise GM Wants Monolith Soft to “Create a Unique Title in the Series”

Monolith Soft's artist and producer Yasuhiro Fujita also spoke about how the role of the studio has expanded since Skyward Sword.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Developers Stood Their Ground Against Negative Playtest Feedback

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Developers Stood Their Ground Against Negative Playtest Feedback

Lead designer Prokop Jirsa noted that the studio wanted players to feel weak in the beginning so their strength felt earned.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Studio Denies Rumours That Next Game’s Multiplayer is Like MW2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Studio Denies Rumours That Next Game’s Multiplayer is Like MW2

The rumours indicated that the multiplayer in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be "identical" to that of MW2, including recoil.

Tomb Raider: Catalyst is a “Complete Adventure Top to Bottom” So Newcomers Don’t Feel Lost

Tomb Raider: Catalyst is a “Complete Adventure Top to Bottom” So Newcomers Don’t Feel Lost

Crystal Dynamics Studio head Scott Amos noted that Tomb Raider: Catalyst has "no homework required" for newcomers to the franchise

Dead Island 3 is Aiming for Q1/Q2 2028 Release

Dead Island 3 is Aiming for Q1/Q2 2028 Release

In its financial statements, Dambuster Studios noted that it had already started early production on character, world and story design.

Fallout 76 Developers Celebrate 2025’s Updates in New Post, Tease the Next Major Update

Fallout 76 Developers Celebrate 2025’s Updates in New Post, Tease the Next Major Update

"The barndoors in Graninger Farmstead open once twilight has drawn night," said an unknown person regarding Fallout 76's next update.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Will be a “Love Letter By Fans, For Fans” Says Studio Head

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Will be a “Love Letter By Fans, For Fans” Says Studio Head

Game director Will Kerslake also spoke about the improvements being made to the original Tomb Raider while still keeping it faithful.

Ubisoft Acquires MOBA March of Giants, Amazon Games Montreal

Ubisoft Acquires MOBA March of Giants, Amazon Games Montreal

It's developed by a team led by former Ubisoft veterans Xavier Marquis and Alexandre Parizeau, though a release date is pending.

Pioneers of Pagonia Review – Build and Expand

Pioneers of Pagonia Review – Build and Expand

Pioneers of Pagonia is finally out after having spent almost two years in Early Access. How well did this city builder turn out? Find out!

Uncharted 4 Director Left Naughty Dog Because He Was “Working Hard at Something That Wasn’t Mine”

Uncharted 4 Director Left Naughty Dog Because He Was “Working Hard at Something That Wasn’t Mine”

Bruce Straley revealed this new information just a few days after unveiling his first project since 2016: Coven of the Chicken Foot.

Monster Hunter Wilds Gets New Performance Showcase Videos For Title Update 4

Monster Hunter Wilds Gets New Performance Showcase Videos For Title Update 4

Two performance showcase videos have been released, with one focusing on AMD hardware while the other shows off an Nvidia and Intel PC.

Marathon’s Former Director’s Lawsuit Against Bungie, Sony Dismissed by Court for Wrong Jurisdiction

Marathon’s Former Director’s Lawsuit Against Bungie, Sony Dismissed by Court for Wrong Jurisdiction

It is worth noting that Delaware's Court of Chancery had also examined the issue of jurisdiction before ultimately dismissing the case.

Tomb Raider Co-Creator Would Prefer “Exploring New Lost Worlds” Rather Than Another Remake

Tomb Raider Co-Creator Would Prefer “Exploring New Lost Worlds” Rather Than Another Remake

Paul Douglas provided his thoughts about Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, also noting that the game looks visually stunning.

ARC Raiders Developer is Currently Investigating Matchmaking Errors

ARC Raiders Developer is Currently Investigating Matchmaking Errors

Community lead Ossen Julia mentioned that the developers will reveal more details about the matchmaking errors when they learn more.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is “One of the Most-Played Games on Xbox” Says Xbox Game Studios Boss

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is “One of the Most-Played Games on Xbox” Says Xbox Game Studios Boss

Matt Booty also spoke about being proud of the developers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, noting the difficulty in working on a yearly franchise.