Obsidian Entertainment is one of the most legendary developers of RPG games that fans love. Their work in the CRPG genre has been nothing short of phenomenal, with Tyranny being one of their best offerings. Barring an ending that feels somewhat anticlimactic (likely due to budget reasons), Tyranny is a stellar example of how important it is for a proper role-playing experience to feature some thought-provoking writ
One way that invasive microtransactions snuck their way into the modern gaming scene was starting with cosmetics. However, as people spent more and more on them, MTX started to become almost essential to some extent to play through the entirety of certain games. Redditor Modal1 expressed their grievances with the practice, saying "The whole idea of loot for me is cosmetics. Grinding and trying to unlock high-end, cool-looking gear is gone if the coolest armor is just going to be bought for $10 in a store. What’s even the point of playing
Along with this, another significant announcement during the presentation was that Xbox Game Studios is partnering with the iconic game developer Hideo Kojima to create a new game. According to Kojima, this untitled new game is something he has wanted to make for a very long t
Another major shift from previous games in the Diablo series is how players will interact with the map, with a larger focus on open-world exploration and permanent changes that happen once an area has been cleared of opponents. Barriga describes the design of the world as filled with content driven by the main story but also much that can be discovered along the way through exploration. Breaking away from only doing the main story will allow players to check out new areas, to develop their crafting, or to PvP. While the crafting system has not been detailed much so far, we are excited to see how it plays into the long-term progression of the g
Although there have been plenty of major advancements in video game development since Diablo 3 first launched, Blizzard should first take a step back and look at the origins of Diablo . There was a clear tonal shift between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 , with a slight move towards more of a high fantasy setting and a greater variation when it came to level des
Diablo has always been known as a great single-player action RPG that also has a great multiplayer component to it. It's a supplemental feature that adds to an already engaging core experience instead of detracting from it. Multiplayer games are undeniably popular, but people play games for different reas
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the greatest CRPGs of all time, with Larian's improvements in this sequel making it clear why Baldur's Gate 3 was destined for success all along. The epic scope of this RPG coupled with the wealth of content players could access made Original Sin 2 a vast improvement over its predecessor in every
Redditor MonkawMonk liked the more subdued direction taken in Diablo IV , saying "I definitely dig the less flashy combat. I don’t know about you all but when I play ARPG or even an MMO I like to see what the hell I'm doing and dlca what’s going on around me." The developers seem to also make combat less visually frantic while still keeping the spectacle factor and feeling cathar
A lot has changed in video games since Diablo 3 first announced, and the level of restriction placed on the game at launch would be even more criticized in the modern day. Although the stuttering start to Diablo 3 's life in the wild may have been forgotten about (aside from those few who still get chills at the mere mention of Error 37), it's fair to say that the limited options available upon release would not fly to
June is an exciting time for gamers as the litany of conferences that replaced E-3 dominate the first half of the month, and the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase provided the most E3-like presentation out of the whole conference. Streamed on June 12 at 1 p.m. EDT on the official twitchgaming channel, YouTube, and Xbox channels, the show gave many of the best gaming announcements of this sea
The four main characters include Devinder Crousley, who is armed with his own inventions, Layla Ellison, who has telekinetic abilities, Remi de la Rosa, who has a robot companion, and Jacob Boyer, who has a vampiric eye and a spectral raven. In both single-player and co-op playthroughs, players can experience their unique abilities and upgrade them to suit their st
Whether working on the main story or some side content, the incorporation of multiplayer design remains a challenge for the team. Barriga states that, "Fine tuning the right approach to multiplayer in Diablo IV has been challenging…without the game ever feeling like it’s veering into massively multiplayer territory." This means that main story moments and specific dungeons will always remain private affairs, but most of the open world, including established camps, hubs, and along the roads between locations it will be easy to see other players frequen
