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Exodus Emphasizes Earned Romances, Meaningful Side Quests, and Tighter Scope

Drew Karpyshyn details a philosophy of earned relationships alongside side content that reinforces the main story.

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Brian Fargo Says Clockwork Revolution Is inXile’s Most Ambitious Game by a Factor of Ten

Sandfall Stays Small as Veteran Dev Marvels at Expedition 33’s AAA Polish From a 30-Person Core

Elder Scrolls Veteran Says Todd Howard’s Broken Promise Led to 2023 Bethesda Exit

Skyrim Co-Lead Says Verbal Promise to Lead TES6 Fell Through, Citing Bureaucracy in 2023 Exit

Ninja Theory Reportedly Shelves Project Mara for More Gameplay-Focused Hellblade Sequel

FF7 Remake Director Would Back, Not Lead, Any Final Fantasy VI Remake

Former Assassin's Creed Director: AAA's Future Is Smaller, Modular Teams

CD Projekt Red Director Debunks Cyberpunk 2077 Elevator Loading-Screen Myth

Studio Wildcard Pushes Ark 2 to 2028, Sets Two-Year Survival Ascended Roadmap

CI Games Targets 2026 for Lords of the Fallen II as CEO Endorses ‘Fun-First’ Sexy Character Designs

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Nears Title Decision as Development Milestone Approaches

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Says Part 3 Won't Cut Story, 'Concise' Refers to Pacing

Metroid Prime Visual Retrospective Unveils Rare Development Insights Ahead of Prime 4

Kojima, Schofield Push Pragmatic AI in Games, With Schofield Dismissing Musk’s One-Year Claim

Vince Zampella’s COD Claim Resurfaces as Battlefield 6 Delivers Series-Best PC Launch

Alien: Isolation Writer Says Smarter Xenomorph AI Unintentionally Lengthened the Game

Clovers Sets Early Course for Okami Sequel, Stresses Independence From Capcom

Veteran Execs Warn Game Pass Undercuts Sales and Shortchanges Developers

Nomura Says FFVII Remake Part 3 Reveal Timing Set and Kingdom Hearts IV on Schedule