Oblivion Remastered dev team spared the worst of mass layoffs at Virtuos, studio claims as it “remains fully committed” to projects like Cyberpunk 2077 and Metal Gear Solid Delta

In summary, Virtuos announced that around 7% of their global workforce, primarily those in teams affected by reduced occupancy and diminished demand due to industry changes, are being impacted. This equates to approximately 200 roles in Asia and 70 roles in Europe, with a small number (less than 10) in France, where the core team for Oblivion Remastered is stationed.

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Where Winds Meet – Official General Wang Qing Story Trailer

In the trailer for the upcoming action-adventure RPG “Where Winds Meet,” set in tenth-century China, we find General Wang Qing leading his troops north of a river crossing. They fought valiantly until the sun dipped and the sky bled red with twilight, but both he and his men met their end standing tall. General Wang … Read more

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Skyrim NPCs are only as complex as they are thanks to a literal “napkin drawing” that Todd Howard doodled, reveals ex-Bethesda dev: “It’s actually a napkin story”

In a conversation with PC Gamer, long-time Bethesda developer Bruce Nesmith shared an interesting tidbit about the development of Radiant AI, which powers the intelligent behavior of NPCs in games like Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Skyrim. He said that this system was inspired by a sketch, or doodle, made by Todd Howard. “The Radiant AI system came from a napkin drawing that Todd handed to us,” Nesmith explained, as he was involved in the creation of the 2006 and 2011 masterpieces himself.

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Xbox Game Pass Reveals More New Games for July (Including 3 Day One Releases)

July’s beginning was a hit with new Game Pass games, making members eager for more great titles. However, some fans have been slightly disappointed with the recent lineup, despite anticipation. Yet, upcoming releases like “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” and “RoboCop: Rogue City” are still generating excitement. Meanwhile, agricultural gaming enthusiasts can look forward to playing “Farming Simulator 25“.

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I Hate to Say This, But I Hope Elden Ring: Nightreign Becomes a Live Service Game

As a passionate admirer, I must admit that Elden Ring: Nightreign seems to embody many aspects of a live service game even before its release. But, at the start of this year, the creators behind Nightreign made it clear they wouldn’t tread the path of live services. In an interview with PC Gamer, director Ishizaki shared their vision for Nightreign: “We wanted to craft a game that feels like a comprehensive experience right from the box on the day of purchase. Everything is unlockable, everything is encompassed within that initial purchase.

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Update 1.2 Beta is Live on Steam, Brings Various Fixes

In your new gameplay experience, you have the option to select the Journeyman mode right at the start, which is an intermediate level between Adept and Expert difficulties. This latest update addresses several glitches such as missing markers on the map, incorrectly trimmed menus at 1280×1024 resolution, controller freezing in the Enchanting menu, and other similar issues.

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RPG ‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance II’ and Its Cinematic Cut Take the Karlovy Vary Spotlight

1403 in the realm of Bohemia. A state of turmoil engulfs the kingdom as invaders ravage its unprotected lands, instilling dread and terror among its inhabitants. Henry, a servant from Skalitz, is driven by the desire for vengeance against those who took his family’s lives. With the backing of the rightful king’s allies, he is assigned to accompany Sir Hans Capon on a diplomatic assignment. However, their journey takes a treacherous turn when they are ambushed and left for dead. Consequently, these two young men find themselves thrust into a chain of dangerous expeditions, where their abilities, personalities, and bond will be stretched to their limits.

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Monster Hunter Now Summer Hunt 2025 reveals new details ahead of live date

First off, you’ll find an array of fresh gear and armaments at your disposal! What’s more, these items are all linked together. Opt for the Summer Blaster Heavy Bowgun and don the Super Swimmer 2025 Armor. Wearing this armor boosts reload speed, reduces recoil, and increases ammunition capacity based on how many pieces you have on.

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