They're Trying To Avoid AAA Bloat
Inspired by the man who abandoned Bethesda to strike out on his own we wondered... are modern tools finally at a place where AAA bloat can be sidestepped to success?

Inspired by the man who abandoned Bethesda to strike out on his own we wondered... are modern tools finally at a place where AAA bloat can be sidestepped to success?
Behind the scenes, EA had been doing everything "right" with its upcoming licensed title. Sadly, while carefully building a single-player focused successor to the Middle-earth: Shadow of... games and their Nemesis system was a goal for '2020 EA'? '2025 EA' is far too impatient and cowardly!
Gorgeous open worlds paired with pathetic chatbot tech. That's what Epic want for the future of games.
FOMO cosmetic sales? Nah, Helldivers just reminded us that FOMO is about giving people a reason to play, not pay.
Another month, another monetisation debacle for Call of Duty. This time? They're advertising to players inside the customisation menus.