Star Wars: KOTOR writer revealed why BioWare didn't make a sequel

Drew Karpishin, writer for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, explained why Obsidian Entertainment and not BioWare made a sequel to the game.
Apparently, the reason for this decision was the required release date.
\"Various partners (publishers) have made it clear that they want a sequel in a year, and we did not feel that it was realistic - to make the game to our standards of quality in such a time.
\"Drew KarpishinHe also noted that the studio had no ideas for a sequel - it just \"did not have the opportunity to go that far.
Therefore, inside Bioware did not even begin to discuss this topic.Recall that the sequel to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic eventually came out in 2004.
Karpishin admitted that he liked the game, but its hurried development was still felt. A remake of the first Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is currently in development. It is engaged Aspyr Media along with Saber Interactive. The exact release date of the game has not yet, but it is known that it will be a temporary exclusive for PS5 and PC.

I just had sex: The plot of the latest episode of Halo has sparked heated discussion online

The penultimate episode of the first season of Halo was released yesterday, May 12, with another \"unexpected\" plot twist in store for viewers. FURTHER SPOILERS In the past, users have scolded the adaptation of the popular game franchise for discrepancies with the canon - Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) was first removed and shown his face, then the character was stripped for the camera, and now a new surprise followed - the famous hero had sex. According to the storyline, Chif was chatting with a man in Coventrant's service named Mackie (Charlie Murphy), who was spying for her superiors on people.
In the process, they became close, which eventually resulted in an erotic scene.Moreover, by the way, Mackie was even going to give up her support for her enemies, but after a series of plot events, she apparently returned to her activities.
The scene, to put it mildly, provoked a mixed reaction online, generating a number of articles stating that \"Master Chief is now ******\".
For many, the moment caused only laughter, including the fact that Cortana continued to follow the characters during the coitus.

13 minutes of Gotham Knights gameplay with Knightwing and the Red Hood has been released

The creators of Gotham Knights unveiled 13 minutes of fresh gameplay, releasing a video with comments from the game's gamemaster.The video is about Knightwing and the Red Hood, and it shows including co-op play - and apparently, despite recent reports, co-op will still only be for two players.
Anyway, the video shows mainly the battle heroes with villains, as well as the movement, the chase, a bit of stealth and the heroes' base - the Bell Tower, where you can choose the next tasks, crafting, upgrades and more.Recall, a novelty of the creators of Batman: Arkham Origins will be released on October 25.
By the way, for the pre-order is promised a skin for the Batcycle.According to the story, Bat-cave gets blown up, and Bruce Wayne will allegedly die - his place will have to take other heroes: Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl and the Red Cap. They will face the Court of Owls, a secret organization that has been keeping tabs on what's going on in Gotham for years and has been secretly pulling the strings from behind the scenes.
In addition to them, apparently, other familiar villains will meet.The developers also unveiled some fresh screenshots of Gotham Knights.

Monkey Island creator \"saddened\" by reaction to Return to Monkey Island style

When Return to Monkey Island, the sequel to the legendary Secret of Monkey Island and LeChuck's Revenge from the original game creators, was announced just over a month ago, some players were not thrilled with what they saw.And, as journalists noted, series creator Ron Gilbert said back in early May that the public reaction saddened him.
\"The art style of Return to Monkey Island may not be what you wanted or expected, but it's the art style I wanted.When I started working on the game, my biggest fear was that Disney wouldn't let me make the game I wanted, but working with them has been wonderful.It's ironic that the people who don't want me to make the game I want are some of the most ardent Monkey Island fans.
And that saddens me in the comments.
\"That said, Gilbert said he wanted Return to Monkey Island's style to be provocative and shocking -- and not at all what everyone expected.
The developer thanked Rex Crowl, who is responsible for the artistic direction of the project, and the team of artists, animators, sound designers, programmers, and testers who put their hearts into the game.Recall, the release of Return to Monkey Island is due on PC this year

James Gunn has completed filming the third installment of \"Guardians of the Galaxy\"

Director James Gunn posted a photo on his Twitter, with Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Dave Batista, Pom Clementieff and Sean Gunn keeping him company.
Thus, he announced the completion of filming the third and final part of the sci-fi series \"Guardians of the Galaxy.\" Not all of the main actors are in the general photo.
In addition to them, we will see Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Will Poulter and Chakwudi Iwujii on screen.
Gunn also confirmed that we will see Zoe Saldana's character again, and in confirmation showed her photo with Jennifer Holland, known for her role as Emilia Harcourt in Gunn's series \"Peacemaker.
\"Gunn immediately had to clarify that Holland is not involved in the filming of \"Guardians of the Galaxy\", she is on set as the director's bride.
But, as we know, one cast member has still not been announced.Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is scheduled to premiere on May 5, 2023.

Fortnite has added a Scarlet Witch skin from the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Recent rumors have been true - Fortnite has indeed added a Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) skin from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The appearance of the new product is timed to coincide with the premiere of the Doctor Strange sequel, which, however, was not released in Russia.
The set of the new look comes with a themed cape, a pickaxe of \"Chaos\" and the emotion of \"Psychic Manipulation,\" demonstrating the power of psionic energy. In addition, the Scarlet Witch set includes a \"Through the Mirror Dimensions\" themed loading screen.Recently, by the way, the director of the second Strange, Sam Raimi, admitted that he didn't watch the WandaVision series, and the Multiverse of Madness itself has a final trailer.
At the same time, all the spoilers for the picture have already leaked online.

The creators of Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong showed a level walkthrough

The creators of the RPG horror Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong showed a walkthrough of an early level of the game.The video shows gameplay as vampire Galeb, who has been sent to the crime scene to investigate an attack on members of the Camarilla.Swangsong is scheduled for release on May 19 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (on Epic Games Store).
You can get bonuses for pre-ordering the game.
And below you can check out the system requirements, which, we note, are not final:Minimum Operating system - Windows 10; Processor - Intel Core i5-2300 at 2.80 GHz; Video card - Radeon HD 7790, 4 GB or GeForce GTX 750Ti, 4 GB; RAM - 6 GB.Recommended Operating system - Windows 10; Processor - Intel Core i5-3470 at 3.20 GHz; Video card - GeForce GTX 1070; RAM - 8 GB.

Hard West 2 Game Trailer - Open Beta Launches

A couple of months ago the creators of Hard West announced a sequel to the turn-based strategy game set in the Wild West, and now Good Shepherd Entertainment and Ice Cold Games have released the Hard West 2 gameplay trailer, which shows turn-based gunfights and chases.The main character in Hard West 2 is the famous Wild West bandit Gene Carter.
His carefully planned train robbery turned out to be a trap: instead of the state gold reserve, our robbers had a meeting with the devil himself.
And now to get his soul back, Carter has a long and dangerous journey.Equip your team with more powerful guns or supplies allow the mysterious playing cards that we collect in poker combinations.
In the process, we have to make difficult decisions, which depend on the loyalty of comrades.
And turn-based battles will take place not only in static scenery, but also in constantly changing environment.Hard West 2 has no release date yet, but it's planned to release the game on PC in 2022.
Meanwhile, until June 5, there is an open beta testing - to take part in it, you need to request access on Steam.

Dragons, Flames, and the Targaryens in the Game of Thrones prequel series trailer

A new video for the Game of Thrones prequel series titled \"House of the Dragon\" has surfaced online, set to premiere on August 21 for HBO Max. The show is set 300 years before the events of the original, when a bloody feud broke out between members of the Targaryen family, which included their famous dragons.
Ryan Kondal (\"The Colony\") and Miguel Sapochnik (\"Battle of the Bastards\" and other episodes of \"The Game\") are responsible for the creation of the new series. Starring Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Evans, Paddy Considine and more. Posters More on Igromania The co-op We Were Here Forever has already released the release trailer The creators of Destiny 2 said that they will continue to \"get involved in politics\" The owners of Dying Light will upgrade the standard version to the extended version for free

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9,\" \"Chappie\") works, has unveiled a teaser for its new AAA shooter Off the Grid. About its development was announced last year - it is a royal battle game with a third-person view, which is being created on the Unreal Engine 5, and the platforms are listed as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC.
The game is set in a dystopian future on a separate tropical island. In PvP-fights will involve up to 150 fighters, and still in the project will appear story PvE-missions, and their action will unfold on the same maps, where there are real-time and other players.
It seems the users will be able to influence the development of history, and the decisions will affect the overall gameplay. Players will also be able to create, customize and trade items - this system is closely related to the narrative. Blomkamp is responsible for the overall creative vision of the project, while the scripting was handled by \"Carbon Vaporized\" author Richard K.
Morgan.
Meanwhile, Olivier Henriot, who previously worked on the Far Cry and Assassin's Creed series, became the chief narrative director. Blomkamp noted that the authors are not just trying to create a \"Battle Royale 2.0\" with a deep progression system, but also to present an evolving world that will change as the player returns to the project. Off the Grid is scheduled for release in 2023.

Devolver Digital has hinted at today's sale on Steam

Devolver Digital urged gamers \"not to buy games of the publisher on Steam until Thursday morning\" (that is evening on MSC).
The only exception is the pre-order of the Samurai action Trek to Yomi, which also comes out today.By the way, the game has a 10% discount until May 9, but it seems that today there will be a large-scale sale of Devolver projects.Recall that the games library is very diverse: from shooters and roguelikes to platformers and adventures.
Also note that the publisher's projects are available in Russia.

\"Blade Runner\" board game gets sponsored on Kickstarter in 3 minutes

Fundraising for a board game based on \"Blade Runner\" kicked off on Kickstarter the day before yesterday.
To say the campaign got off to a good start is an understatement.
The required amount of $10,261 has been raised in just three minutes, and at the time of writing the news the authors have managed to raise $1.067 million.
Perhaps over time the frenzy will subside, but in any case there are still three weeks until the end of the campaign.Events of the game will unfold in 2037 after the corporation \"Wallace\" has introduced a new line of replicants Nexus-9.
Participants in the action will be able to try on the roles of both humans and replicants, as well as choose specializations, memories and so on.
Blade Runner is based on the Year Zero engine, which has been previously used in a number of well-known board games, including Alien, Tales From the Loop, and Forbidden Lands.It must be said that the creators have set themselves quite ambitious plans: a large number of additional content, including collectible cards, bonus characters, and so on.
They need to get a little over $1.4 million to meet their goals.
And, most likely, the amount will be collected.The cost of the game itself varies depending on the package - the basic digital version will cost $ 31 without shipping, but there are more respectable options in print - for them you'll have to pay $ 100 or more.
Deliveries are scheduled for November.

Media: Ubisoft founders may enter into an agreement with an investment firm

According to media reports, Ubisoft founders from the Guimo family are considering an agreement with a private investment firm.Guimo owns 15.9% of Ubisoft and 22.3% of the voting shares (the latter giving the shareholder the right to vote on the issue put to a vote).
It is reported that in this way the founders want to retain the right to manage the French company and to resist a possible takeover.
Following the news of the partnership under consideration Ubisoft shares rose by 10%.Recall that last month Bloomberg reported that the U.S.
investment groups KKR and Blackstone are considering the possibility of buying Ubisoft.
At the time, the company declined to comment on \"rumors and speculation.

Blizzard Announces Mobile Warcraft Arclight Rumble

Blizzard held a broadcast to unveil its new game in the Warcraft universe - it was named Warcraft Arclight Rumble.
Six game modes (including \"Conquest,\" dungeons, raids, co-op and PvP modes), more than 70 maps and 65 miniatures with their own unique features are expected.
These very miniatures are to be placed on the battlefield, capturing strategically important objects and adapting in battles against enemies.Below you can see both a cinematic video......
and a gameplay video.Warcraft Arclight Rumble will be available on iOS (6S or newer) and Android (S7 or newer).
Pre-registration is already available.

Media: Former \"Fast and the Furious 10\" director left because of Vin Diesel's behavior

According to media reports, Justin Lin, former \"Fast and the Furious 10\" director, left his post because of Vin Diesel's \"difficult\" behavior.It is reported that Diesel was constantly late to the set, did not learn his lines and did not show proper form.
Officially, Lin called the reason for his departure as a creative disagreement.
Neither side had no comment on the media.The Hollywood Reporter reports that it was not only Diesel's behavior that led to Lin's departure.
Apparently, the director got tired of struggling with constant script revisions and changes in the filming process. On April 23, Lin left a meeting to discuss the film by \"slamming the door\" - it allegedly began with Diesel having new comments and observations about the script.
In the end, the director decided the film was \"not worth his mental health.\" Lin directed five parts of \"Fast and Furious\" and wrote the script for one of them.
After leaving his post as director of \"Fast and the Furious 10,\" he gave up 10-20 million dollars.
It is reported that the budget itself tape exceeded the mark of 300 million dollars - and that without the cost of promotion and advertising.Recall that earlier Diesel was in conflict with Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson - the latter in the end decided not to return to the role of Luke Hobbs for the final \"Fast and the Furious\".In addition, it was reported that the chair of directing \"Fast 10\" could take Louis Leterrier, known for \"Carrier\" and \"The Illusion of Deception\".
Negotiations are still underway.

The upcoming Dead Cells update will make it easier for players to get through

The authors of Dead Cells have revealed details about the update, on which the developers have been working for the past few months. The marketing manager Matthew Houghton said that the update will include a special auxiliary mode for those who are afraid of the complexity of the RPG.
The authors mentioned the possibility of such simplifications earlier this year. As part of the auxiliary mode, players will be able to continue the passage after the death of a character from the beginning of the current biome, rather than the entire game.
In addition, it will be possible to turn on the possibility of automatic aiming in battles, simplify parry, slow down traps, and also - to adjust the damage and health levels of enemies.
And by the way, automatic aiming came straight from the mobile version of the project. Also, users will be able to customize the various details of the game at will, including the size and colors of the interface elements.
In addition, will be allowed to change the sound settings and so on. There is no exact date of the update release, but the authors promise that it \"will take place soon\" for consoles and PC.

Rumor: Warner Bros.Discovery wants to sell its game studios

Former Game Informer news editor Imran Khan shared a rumor that Warner Bros.
Discovery wants to sell its game studios and licensed IPs.He names EA, Take-Two, Microsoft, Sony, Tencent, Netease and PUBG Corporation among the interested buyers.
Khan notes, however, that he has not been able to get enough information to confirm this rumor.Variety previously reported that Warner Bros.
Discovery is considering \"rebuilding\" DC Entertainment.
Games were also mentioned in the news, specifically Discovery's view that DC should expand its approach to working with comic books to include support for games.

Strategy Mosaic Dorfromantik has left early access

Independent German studio Toukana Interactive announced the official release of the unusual peaceful puzzle strategy game Dorfromantik.
The game has left early access, where it has been since March 2021.In Dorfromantik there are no battles, no competitive modes, and no resource management.
All that is required from us - as best as possible to dispose of the opening hexagonal tiles to make of them formed a harmonious landscape.The game is still only available on PC, and you can buy it on Steam and GOG.
Dorfromantik until May 5 you can buy with a release discount, just for 216 rubles.
It received up to 97% positive feedback from buyers on Steam during the early access period.

Three Crackdown 3 developers are working on new Microsoft projects

Tech 4 Gamers has taken a look at the LinkedIn profiles of James Goddard, Marque Simon, and Dave McCreight, who were involved in the creation of the failed Crackdown 3.
Maybe we're talking about three different games, but the strange coincidence probably indicates that they're working on something together.
It's even possible that it's Crackdown 4, though it's strange to expect the sequel after the fiasco of its predecessor.
Unless Microsoft decided to re-launch the series, the acquisition of the Sumo Group by the Chinese holding company Tencent didn't affect the rights to Crackdown, which are still held by Microsoft.

Final Fantasy XVI is in its final stages of development

Japanese chain Uniqlo, which has suspended its activities in Russia, has recently launched a line of T-shirts celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise.
On the occasion of this event, the producer Naoki Yoshida gave a short interview to the edition also owned by Uniqlo, where he told about the sixteenth part: \"At the moment the development is in its final stage.
In his opinion, the game's scenario has become even deeper, and Final Fantasy XVI should remind the gamers who grew up on the first parts of the game about their carefree youth.Recall that the development schedule was delayed by almost six months due to the problems associated with the pandemic.
Square Enix has not yet announced a release date, although there is a chance for a release by the end of 2022.