Summary Remedy Entertainment, the developer ofAlan Wake 2, released a financial report showing that Q1 2024 profits are still below the title’s budget even though sales have done well. The report shows more than justAlan Wake 2earnings, with a full breakdown of the developer’s financial situation. A survival horror game, the much anticipated sequel was released in October 2023. Even though there was a significant gap between the release of the original andAlan Wake 2, the game received various awards and fan praise....

Another Crab’s Treasureis about a young hermit crab, Kril, who lost his home to a loan shark. He now travels the seas looking for his home and battling through corrupt sea life. By defeating enemies and collecting materials, players can level up Kril’s skill tree branches. There are a few that are automatic such as the Shelleportation skill which allows players to fast travel. Skewer is like a dash attack, Parry blocks enemies and stuns them, and Streamline gives Kril a floating jump....

The daughter of Ant-Man, Scott Lang, is set to debut as a hero in the MCU withAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The film is a promising and microscopic spectacle and will bring forth not only the future of the MCU withKang the Conquerorbut will provide audiences with a new hero to add to the growing roster of Phase 4 with Cassie Lang. RELATED:Great Actors Marvel Wasted In Underwhelming Roles Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought many recent comic characters to the silver screen, andAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniais going to do it once more with Cassie Lang....

There are plenty of games set at sea, orbased around naval combat, but there are fewer games out there either set on a submarine or involving one as their main source of gameplay. However, some games manage to use submarines to great effect. Submarine games often come in the form of simulators that focus on realism and tactical gameplay. However, these examples provide a varied selection of games themed around and involving submarines, or simply games set predominantly underwater, rather than exclusively complex simulations....

Blanc,developed by Casus Ludi, is a cute and accessible co-op game set to arrive on Valentine’s Day. One of the first things anyone will notice aboutBlancis its incredibly distinctive visual stylethat was achieved through hand-drawing with pen and paper. The nameBlanc(meaning “white” in French) is certainly fitting for a game built upon a white canvas, and the deliberate lack of color adds to the charming handcrafted look that permeates throughout this precious multiplayer adventure....

There are not many games that are genuinely disturbing anymore. We as a society have been a bit desensitized to the violence in games. That’s just fact. And while that has no actual bearing on real-life actions, it does make it hard for horror and gore-centric games to truly mess with their audience.Blasphemoussucceeds though, by using a combination of hard-to-read pixel graphics and the more hardcore icons and characters from Christian and Catholic dogma....

There is a huge variety of weapons inCyberpunk 2077,and they are designed to cater to all playstyles. However, the pistol may be the most reliable all-rounder weapon in the game. With mods, they can function as stealth weapons, support weapons, melee, and crowd control features capable of clearing a room of enemies in a single shot. In addition to the regular pistols inCyberpunk 2077are the Unique variants. These upgraded versions can be game-changers offering new ways to play....

It’s not every day that one of the most influential games of all time crosses the decade anniversary mark, but today is one of those rare occasions. The firstDark Soulsgame was released 10 years ago today, and fans are taking to the internet to celebrate its birthday. Tributes have ranged from memory-sharing to fan art, with just about everything in between marking the event. WhileDemon’s Soulsgets credit for laying the groundwork that would go on to make FromSoftware such a notable studio,Dark Soulsmarks an entirely new era for its games and reputation....

Death’s Dooris a dense game, filled with shortcuts, secrets, and collectibles. A thorough run ofDeath’s Doorwill keep players engaged for well over a dozen hours. Now thatDeath’s Doorhas hit the Playstation and Switch stores, there will be plenty of players experiencing Acid Nerve and Devolver Digital’sZelda-like for the first time. Unfamiliar players might be worried about losing their hard-earned progress, however. RELATED:Death’s Door: How To Upgrade All The Magic Spells It’s an understandable fear, especially considering howdifficult it can be to reach some ofDeath’s Door’s shortcuts....

Summary Diablo Immortalhas officially begun Shadow of the Frozen Throne, aWorld of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King-inspired collaboration. From now until July 26,Diablo Immortalfans can obtain several Frostmourne-themed cosmetics by participating in this crossover event. Frostmourne is one of the most iconic weapons inWorld of Warcrafthistory. The Legendary weapon led Arthas Menethil to fall and become the Lich King, who then acted as the final boss ofWrath of the Lich King– one of the most popularWorld of Warcraftexpansions....

Arkane Studios' first-person action gameDeathlooplaunched recently to an impressive critical acclaim. Arkane’s genetic blueprint is evident inDeathloopas it harnesses familiar first-person features and UI that can be seen in their previous games, such as titles from theDishonoredfranchise. AsDeathloopplayers attempt to master the time-loop and assassinate targets, the protagonist’s left and right hands are suspended in frame and equip or wield a number of items, weapons, or abilities. From a visual and mechanical standpoint,DeathloopandDishonoredare comparable....

While there is a clear schedule for network TV programming, as new series typically premiere each September and conclude in June, streaming has definitely changed the game. New shows can premiere on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Prime Video any month, which makes being a TV fan a lot of fun since there’s always fresh content. The film industry is another story, though, as there have traditionally been a few times of year that are seen as the poorest times to release a new movie....

Overwork and burnout are recurring problems in the AAA games industry. Yet, it is rare to see major developers taking substantial steps to combat these issues. It’s, therefore, a pleasant surprise to see thatEidos Montrealappears to be one of the few taking tangible steps to preventcrunch culture and overwork. The developers ofDeus Ex: Human Revolutionand theupcomingGuardians of the Galaxygameannounced its transition to a four-day workweek. The change applies to both the Montreal studio and its support studio Eidos-Sherbrooke....