“Breaks my heart…”: Helldivers 2’s Massive Sales Seemingly Dwarfed by Palworld, but the Community Manager Isn’t Having It
“Breaks my heart…”: Helldivers 2’s Massive Sales Seemingly Dwarfed by Palworld, but the Community Manager Isn’t Having ItMay 15
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May 14
Palworld Update Buffs Alpha and Lucky Pal HP, Reduces Damage Reduction on Bosses
May 14
Palworld v0.2.4.0 Update is now Live on Steam, Coming to Xbox soon
May 12
“The only shot is to put the world’s biggest games”: Palworld Success Isn’t Enough to Drive Game Pass For Guaranteed Success According To Former Microsoft PR Manager
May 11
“If Palworld still upsets you this much…”: Palworld’s Community Manager Has Had Enough of the Xbox Exclusive Being Used as a Weapon
May 10
Amikin Survival Channels Palworld Vibes And Launches Soon
May 10
Xbox President Addresses Bethesda Studio Closures, Says It's About Keeping Business Healthy Long-Term
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“Breaks my heart…”: Helldivers 2’s Massive Sales Seemingly Dwarfed by Palworld, but the Community Manager Isn’t Having It
“Breaks my heart…”: Helldivers 2’s Massive Sales Seemingly Dwarfed by Palworld, but the Community Manager Isn’t Having It Helldivers 2 has achieved impressive accolades and milestones despite the many controversies and issues. There is one game that managed to steal its thunder. Palworld was also an unexpected success and the community manager is unhappy about the game being used as a bullet. The console wars have been going on for decades and Bucky […] The post “Breaks my heart…”: Helldivers 2’s Massive Sales Seemingly Dwarfed by Palworld, but the Community Manager Isn’t Having It appeared first on FandomWire .
May 15
Palworld Update Buffs Alpha and Lucky Pal HP, Reduces Damage Reduction on Bosses
Palworld Update Buffs Alpha and Lucky Pal HP, Reduces Damage Reduction on BossesWhen dropping items and Pals on death, anyone on the server can pick them up for 24 hours (and they'll also disappear in 48 hours).
May 14
Palworld v0.2.4.0 Update is now Live on Steam, Coming to Xbox soon
Palworld v0.2.4.0 Update is now Live on Steam, Coming to Xbox soonPocketpair has released a new update for Palworld, version v0.2.4.0, which is now live on Steam. Xbox players will have to wait a bit longer, but don’t worry, your update is just around the corner and will be released as soon as it is ready. This patch brings huge balance adjustments, UI tweaks, and bug … The post Palworld v0.2.4.0 Update is now Live on Steam, Coming to Xbox soon appeared first on Future Game Releases .
May 14
“The only shot is to put the world’s biggest games”: Palworld Success Isn’t Enough to Drive Game Pass For Guaranteed Success According To Former Microsoft PR Manager
“The only shot is to put the world’s biggest games”: Palworld Success Isn’t Enough to Drive Game Pass For Guaranteed Success According To Former Microsoft PR Manager Upon its introduction in 2018, Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service revolutionized the games industry, offering players access to a vast, Netflix-esque library of games for a reasonable monthly fee. Several publishers, and even direct competitor Sony, aped the idea for their own platforms. As consumer-friendly as it seems, though, the service’s initial meteoric rise has […] The post “The only shot is to put the world’s biggest games”: Palworld Success Isn’t Enough to Drive Game Pass For Guaranteed Success According To Former Microsoft PR Manager appeared first on FandomWire .
May 12
“If Palworld still upsets you this much…”: Palworld’s Community Manager Has Had Enough of the Xbox Exclusive Being Used as a Weapon
“If Palworld still upsets you this much…”: Palworld’s Community Manager Has Had Enough of the Xbox Exclusive Being Used as a Weapon After the initial wave of accusations against Palworld simmered down, it’s mostly been smooth sailing for the studio behind it, Pocketpair. Fans loved the game, the community praised it for doing what Nintendo and Game Freak shied away from doing, and it’s been getting a consistent barrel of updates. However, the recent issues surrounding Xbox […] The post “If Palworld still upsets you this much…”: Palworld’s Community Manager Has Had Enough of the Xbox Exclusive Being Used as a Weapon appeared first on FandomWire .
May 11
Amikin Survival Channels Palworld Vibes And Launches Soon
Amikin Survival Channels Palworld Vibes And Launches SoonNew monsters you gotta catch? The post Amikin Survival Channels Palworld Vibes And Launches Soon appeared first on Droid Gamers .
May 10
Xbox President Addresses Bethesda Studio Closures, Says It's About Keeping Business Healthy Long-Term
Xbox President Addresses Bethesda Studio Closures, Says It's About Keeping Business Healthy Long-Term<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/prod-media.gameinformer.com/styles/body_default/s3/2018/06/10/f95762be/bethesda-site.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="bethesda xbox president sarah bond closures tango gameworks arkane austin redfall hi-fi rush" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/07/xbox-is-shutting-down-arkane-austin-tango-gameworks-and-more">Xbox closed four Bethesda studios</a>, including <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/redfall/a-life-draining-trip-to-new-england">Redfall</a> developer Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, the team behind last year's <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/hi-fi-rush/riff-city">Hi-Fi Rush</a>. While each of the four studios affected, which also included Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games and Bethesda support studio Roundhouse Games, released a statement about the closures, Xbox remained silent.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, four days later, <em>Bloomberg's </em>Dina Bass interviewed Xbox president Sarah Bond and asked her about the Bethesda closures, to which Bond cited a desire to keep the Xbox business healthy in the long term, even through hard transition periods.&nbsp;</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oIpc8VZ3Bnw" width="640"></iframe> <p>Here's what Bond said:&nbsp;</p> "It's always extraordinarily hard when you have to make decisions like that. I'll go back to what I was saying about the industry, and when we look at those fundamental trends, we feel a deep responsibility to ensure that the games we make, the devices we build, the services that we offer are there through moments, even when the industry isn't growing and when you're through a time of transition. And the news we announced earlier this week is an outcome of that and our commitment to make sure that the business is healthy for the long term.&nbsp; "With that said, our commitment to having our own studios and working with partners to have games large and small – we're a platform where you can play [Grand Theft Auto], but you can also play Palworld, or you can play Call of Duty or you can play Pentiment, that doesn't change. And frankly, our commitment to Bethesda and the role that it plays is a part of Xbox and everything we do.&nbsp; "It's actually been pretty fantastic. I don't know if you've gotten a chance to check it out. The Fallout TV show was on Amazon, and it's been great to see people fall in love with that universe but also what it's done for the games themselves, and people going back and exploring everything inside of that. There are some other great things that are coming from our studios later this year. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – I was a big Indy fan growing up – so you should check that out. But really right now, for us and our teams, our focus is on the people impacted and doing everything that we can do to help them through this hard transition." <p>Bass then asked Bond specifically about the closure of Tango Gameworks after Hi-Fi Rush, which by <a href="https://x.com/aarongreenberg/status/1649431572137779203">Xbox's own admitted metrics</a>, was a big success. Bond's answer here was less straightforward – you can read it below in full:&nbsp;</p> "One of the things I really love about the games industry is it's a creative art form, and it means that the situation and what successes for each game and studio is also really unique. There's no one-size-fits-all to it for us. And so we look at each studio, each game team, and we look at a whole variety of factors when we're faced with making decisions and trade-offs like that. But it all comes back to our long-term commitment to the games we create, the devices we build, the services, and ensuring we're setting ourselves up to be able to deliver on those promises." <p>While it's great that Bond addressed these closures at Xbox, it still lacks the clarity you'd expect from one of the biggest companies in the games industry. Neither Microsoft nor Xbox, including Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, has yet to address the layoffs and closures in an official capacity beyond this.</p> <p>For more, read about how <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/08/redfall-was-reportedly-set-to-receive-a-big-offline-play-update-this-month-before">Redfall was reportedly set to receive a big offline play update this month</a> before Xbox shut down Arkane Austin, and then read about how <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/09/xbox-reportedly-considering-bringing-senuas-saga-hellblade-ii-to-ps5">Xbox is reportedly considering bringing Senua's Saga: Hellblade II to PlayStation 5</a>. After that, check out this story about how <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/09/more-job-cuts-at-xbox-are-reportedly-on-the-way">more job cuts at Xbox are reportedly on the way</a>, and then read about how the company is debating <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/09/xbox-reportedly-debating-putting-call-of-duty-on-game-pass-alongside-price-hike">putting Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass alongside a price hike</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>What do you think of Bond's answers? Let us know in the comments below!</em></p>
May 10
INDIKA – Review
INDIKA – ReviewWe often state in our reviews that the current generation of games often takes inspiration from bigger titles that were released before them. For example, we have seen so many titles that have been inspired by Vampire Survivors pop out of the woodwork that it’s even hard to keep track of them. Titles such as Palworld also put the survival genre back on the map, and this also remains true for many other big hits that eventually spawn so many clones. When we saw the first trailer for INDIKA, however, we clearly saw that this would be an original project, and this is also what immediately roped us in. With a nun as a protagonist and a rather trippy initial trailer, we wondered what the end product would be. We were quite pleasantly surprised, to say the least. Story INDIKA’s story is both as simple as it is complex. To further elaborate, the narrative revolves around Indika, a young nun whom the other nuns at the monastery clearly shun. Not only is she shunned, but she also interacts with the devil himself. Due to this, she is mistreated daily, and eventually, she gets sent to another place to deliver a letter. While this seems easy, it becomes clear quite soon that outside the monastery walls lurks a dangerous wartorn place. While she readily accepts the task, she soon encounters an escaped convict by the name of Ilya, who she decides to help. The story revolves around a crisis of faith, the lack of freedom, the illusion of choice, and several other heavy topics. While not everything is fully fleshed out, we believe that the game’s main purpose is to allow the players to fill in the dots themselves, and ponder about some of the questions posed in-game. As a whole, the narrative is quite captivating, and we found it easy to press onwards because of this. Graphics Graphically, INDIKA is a rather grim but gorgeous game. The different environments are well-crafted, and there is no lack of trippy settings. For the most part, you’ll find yourself plowing through the snowy landscape of 19th-century Russia, but you’ll also go through more industrialized complexes and small houses. You’ll encounter quite a few set pieces that feel off, especially when you compare them to more realistic modern-day settings. All of this adds to the overall eerie atmosphere of the game, while never becoming an actual horror experience. There is also a portion of the game that revolves around Indika’s past, and this is presented via pixilated graphics. These flashbacks are also nicely made, and the pixel art also has a lot of details. Even though both graphical styles were worlds apart, they still blended well together. Sound The sound design meshes well with the visuals, and even though the music isn’t what you’d expect for the setting of the game, it does set the mood perfectly. Most of the time, there’s only a silent backdrop, but when the music kicks in, it does put you on edge. Other than that, you’ll have to make do with the sound effects, the dialogues between Indika and Ilya, and of course the narration by none other than the Devil himself. As a whole, the voice performances are of top-notch quality, and it almost feels like you’re just experiencing a dark, witty, and trippy movie. The sound effects sometimes also evoke an eerie atmosphere, especially the 19th-century machines that get turned on tend to make deep and unsettling sounds. As the game also has a retro-inspired portion for Indika’s flashbacks, these segments have a totally different vibe. You’ll be treated to chiptune music here, which creates a stark contrast with the rest of the game. This style, however, is a nice change of pace, and it elevates all individual components even further. Gameplay INDIKA is in essence an adventure puzzle game. You’ll play through short segments in which you either slowly explore, listen to dialogues, or complete puzzles. There is also a small retro gameplay aspect when playing through Indika’s flashbacks, where you need to complete platforming segments or even a Pac-Man-like sequence. As a whole, the game is very straightforward in what it needs you to do, even though some puzzles are a bit more complex than you’d initially expect. Truth be told, there isn’t that much to tell in terms of gameplay, as this game is all about its atmosphere and narrative. Of course, the gameplay itself is also entertaining, and we did enjoy the overall puzzle variety, but it still feels like more of an arthouse experience, rather than a traditional game. The puzzles often revolve around using objects to get to your next destination, and this can be done by dragging crates around so you can reach higher ground, but also by operating elevators or cranes. For the most part, everything is very responsive, but we did sometimes notice a bit of input delay when trying to climb platforms. Depending on how long you struggle with some of the game’s puzzles, you’ll probably beat this title well within four hours. There is very little replay value, except to perhaps get all the possible achievements by uncovering secrets. Even so, the game is a bit of a one-trick pony, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The overall experience is great, and we’d rather have a polished shorter experience than something that is dragged out for no reason. Conclusion INDIKA proved to be a very original game that roped us in from the very beginning. The game didn’t shy away from tackling a very hard topic such as religion, and it did so with the utmost respect. While the gameplay itself wasn’t necessarily a unique addition to the genre, it proved to be entertaining and the puzzles were well-designed. Even though INDIKA only offers a few hours of content, the atmosphere, the narrative, and the characters in general will still linger in our head for quite some time.
May 8
Palworld Adding New Pals That Don’t Look Like Pokémon
Palworld Adding New Pals That Don’t Look Like PokémonPocketpair, the team behind Palworld, has revealed their plans for a major summer update. The upcoming update will introduce a range of new creatures and features to the game. While everyone is aware of the next update coming, the pals are something we’ve not seen before. Four new Pals have been confirmed for addition. They include a frog with a stick, an ostrich-like […] The post Palworld Adding New Pals That Don’t Look Like Pokémon appeared first on Try Hard Guides .
Apr 30
Manor Lords Joins Helldivers 2 and Palworld in Shaking Up the Status Quo with Huge Accomplishment Some AAA Devs Never Manage
Manor Lords Joins Helldivers 2 and Palworld in Shaking Up the Status Quo with Huge Accomplishment Some AAA Devs Never Manage Manor Lords was a massive success for Slavic Magic and the epitome of how indie games are well-received within the gaming community. The industry is oversaturated with big-budget multiplayer games and live services but indies have a strong hold on the market. Indies are the perfect avenue for new and fresh ideas for gaming and […] The post Manor Lords Joins Helldivers 2 and Palworld in Shaking Up the Status Quo with Huge Accomplishment Some AAA Devs Never Manage appeared first on FandomWire .
Apr 30
Palworld’s Huge Trailer Looks Like It’ll Bring the 97% of Players Back, with New Pals and Potentially a Revamped Map!
Palworld’s Huge Trailer Looks Like It’ll Bring the 97% of Players Back, with New Pals and Potentially a Revamped Map! Palworld was a surprise that took the world by storm. The idea of the video game was inspired by Pokémon the famous and world-renowned Nintendo franchise but like every other up-and-coming next big thing, it had its fair share of controversies. It was on the brink of being sued and potentially taken down for copyright infringement […] The post Palworld’s Huge Trailer Looks Like It’ll Bring the 97% of Players Back, with New Pals and Potentially a Revamped Map! appeared first on FandomWire .
Apr 30
Palworld Is Getting New Pals, Weapons, and Island With the Upcoming Summer Update
Palworld Is Getting New Pals, Weapons, and Island With the Upcoming Summer Update
Apr 30
Palworld Developer Plans to Add “Many More New Pals” in Future Updates
Palworld Developer Plans to Add “Many More New Pals” in Future UpdatesIts upcoming Summer update features four new Pals, an island with various biomes to explore and some new weapons for players.
Apr 30
Palworld Announces New Region and 4 New Pals
Palworld Announces New Region and 4 New PalsAn odd combination of Pokémon and Arc: Survival Evolved, Palworld was one of the biggest new releases of early 2024. It was also one of several games featured at Monday’s Xbox Showcase, with Pocket Pair announcing a major update this summer. Palworld showcases new Japan-inspired locations Monday’s trailer shows a Palworld player and one of […] The post Palworld Announces New Region and 4 New Pals appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More .
Apr 29
Palworld is getting four new Pals this Summer
Palworld is getting four new Pals this SummerWe love the stick-wielding frog. The post Palworld is getting four new Pals this Summer appeared first on WIN.gg .
Apr 29
Palworld To Add New Pals In A Major Update This Summer
Palworld To Add New Pals In A Major Update This SummerPalworld fans can look forward to new Pals. The post Palworld To Add New Pals In A Major Update This Summer first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
Apr 29
Here Are the ID@Xbox April 2024 Xbox Games
Here Are the ID@Xbox April 2024 Xbox Games The April 2024 ID@Xbox Showcase was a short presentation of various indie games coming to Xbox in the coming months. The showcase was streamed in partnership with IGN, who hosted the show. Here is a list of every Xbox game that was featured during the ID@Xbox Showcase, ordered by title: 33 Immortals - TBA, Closed Beta May 24, 2024 (Coming to Game Pass) All You Need is Help - Fall 2024 (Coming to Game Pass) Astor: Blade of the Monolith - May 30, 2024 Centum - Summer 2024 Commandos: Origins - TBA, Closed Beta Summer 2024 (Coming to Game Pass) Depersonalization – TBA (Coming to Game Pass) Dungeons of Hinterberg - July 18, 2024 (Coming to Game Pass) Fera: The Sundered Tribes - 2024 Firework – TBA (Coming to Game Pass) Hangry - TBA Jackbox Naughty Pack - 2024 Keplerth – TBA (Coming to Game Pass) Keylocker - Summer 2024 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Late 2024 Palworld New Pals/Region - Summer 2024 Promise Mascot Agency - 2025 The Rewinder - out now (on Game Pass) Stampede: Racing Royale - Summer 2024 (Early Access) Sulfur - TBA Tails of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter - TBA Times & Galaxy - June 2024 Vampire Survivors Laborratory Update - out now Volcano Princess – TBA (Coming to Game Pass) The full presentation can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w-1SqnXC8w Due to its indie focus, this was a much smaller presentation than the previous Xbox Partner Showcase from March 2024. The show also featured a montage of games from the Triple-I Initiative , confirming which games will be coming to Xbox, including Cat Quest III , Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn and Shadows of Doubt . The post Here Are the ID@Xbox April 2024 Xbox Games appeared first on Siliconera .
Apr 29
Palworld Prepares to Expand Its Pal Roster with Future Updates
Palworld Prepares to Expand Its Pal Roster with Future UpdatesA recent announcement has madce the fans go nuts about Palworld once again, even if the game dropped off un concurrent users. The announcement, as per Pocketpair, says that the roster of Pals will be expanded hugely. Shared through an exciting trailer, the upcoming updates really promise something huge coming to Palworld. “Many more new … The post Palworld Prepares to Expand Its Pal Roster with Future Updates appeared first on Future Game Releases .
Apr 29
Palworld Is Finally Getting a Frog Pal – And That’s Not All
Palworld Is Finally Getting a Frog Pal – And That’s Not All
Apr 29
Palworld Summer Update Trailer Reveals New Pals, Weapons and Island
Palworld Summer Update Trailer Reveals New Pals, Weapons and IslandFour new Pals, a flamethrower and futuristic rifle, and a new island with sakura trees await players this coming Summer.
Apr 29
PalworldFight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
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