Long work hours, often called ‘crunch,’ are common in the video game industry, but Naughty Dog has a particularly bad reputation. This is largely because they seem to have stopped actively trying to prevent it.
Anthology of the Killer first launched for PC via Steam on October 8, 2024.
The video begins with the opening credits. It features Yonghee Cho, the director of Pragmata, producer Naoto Oyama, and host Hatsune Matsushima. The first volume, available to watch now, shows Matsushima learning about Pragmata and its characters from Oyama and Cho. The second volume, coming out later this week, will move further into the game and have Matsushima battling some of its bosses.
While specific details are still scarce, the new game is confirmed as the fourth major installment in the Metro series. It will once again be set in a post-apocalyptic world destroyed by nuclear war. Considering the title, the game likely takes place around three years after the events of Metro Exodus, which came out in 2019.
Runegate feels like a refined version of its predecessor. The core concepts are much easier to understand, and the characters – including your own – are well-developed. While exploring the world still feels divided into sections with similar tasks, it now feels more natural, like you’re gradually discovering a large and interesting world filled with unique groups and characters facing their own personal challenges. It’s great to see a developer aim to improve on their previous work, but Runegate isn’t simply a remake. It’s more of a return to the world, reimagined and expanded in ways I didn’t expect to find so engaging.
Gamers have pointed out that even with the PS5 Pro’s upgraded power, Starfield still isn’t running smoothly. This suggests the game’s problems – like crashes and glitches – aren’t due to the console itself, but likely stem from the game not being well-optimized for PlayStation.
While the game doesn’t quite deliver a perfect finish, there’s still a lot to appreciate about how The Occultist brings its ideas to life. As a first game from this studio, I was really impressed with the visuals and story, even though some of the gameplay could have been a little smoother.
The initial two updates for the game were impressive because they included many changes players had specifically asked for, demonstrating a commitment to listening to the community. Now, the latest update from the developers has gone even further, transforming Crimson Desert into something truly special – a compelling story of redemption, both within the game and for its development – rather than just a minor content addition.
The game’s launch has been disappointing, especially considering the initial promises. This could be due to major changes during development. Now, the question is whether SAMSON can recover and gain popularity, similar to Crimson Desert. Or will it be a forgotten title in a year already packed with exciting new games in 2026?
That section really took me back to playing on the PS3, when games weren’t as focused on guiding you every step of the way. Characters weren’t as talkative either, and you often struggled with them to overcome challenges. Luckily, the internet was always there to connect you with other players facing the same issues. Playing Crimson Desert brought all those memories flooding back, and I found myself, for the first time in years, constantly checking Google on another device while exploring the world of Pywel.