Diablo 4 Season 3, also known as Season of the Construct, introduces a new feature that allows players to have their own robotic ally in the game. The Seneschal Companion is a mechanical creature that can be modified with different stones to enhance its abilities and support the player in...
Ubisoft Executive Faces Backlash for Telling Gamers to Stop Owning Their Games
A recent interview with a Ubisoft executive has sparked controversy among gamers and developers alike. Philippe Tremblay, the director of subscriptions at Ubisoft, suggested that gamers need to get “comfortable” with not owning their games and embrace the subscription model that the company offers. Tremblay was speaking to GamesIndustry.biz about...
Harmonix bids farewell to Rock Band 4 DLC, shifts focus to Fortnite Festival
After eight years of weekly releases, Harmonix has announced that it will stop adding new songs to Rock Band 4, the latest installment of its popular rhythm game franchise. The studio will now concentrate on developing and supporting Fortnite Festival, a free-to-play music game within the Fortnite ecosystem. Rock Band...
Activision Cracks Down on Aim Assist Cheaters in Call of Duty Games
Activision has announced a new measure to combat cheating in its popular Call of Duty franchise. The company’s anti-cheat system, Ricochet, will now automatically close the game if it detects that a mouse and keyboard player is using aim assist, a feature that is intended for controller users only. Aim...
How Foamstars Uses AI to Create Stunning Visuals
Foamstars, the upcoming online shooter from Square Enix, is not only a fun and colorful game, but also a showcase of how AI can be used to create stunning visuals. The game, which is set to launch on PlayStation Plus on February 6, 2024, features some AI-generated art for its...