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Dune: Awakening was originally not a survival-MMO mash-up, just a survival sim "with a good endgame"
News But both genres worked way too well for Dune
Starfield Shattered Space will lean into mystery and horror in a hand-crafted world, because Bethesda wants to remind us that "space is scary"
Preview | The most secretive snakes in the Settled Systems seize the spotlight
In just 30 minutes, Monster Hunter Wilds sold me on the action-RPG series I've never played
Preview | I can't wait to beat up more giant frogs
I played Dune: Awakening and in just two minutes I angered a sandworm, nearly died of thirst, and was killed by scavengers
Preview | "Every time you step onto that sand you feel like the Jaws music starts, and we don't want that feeling to really go away"
Playing Avowed feels like an Obsidian RPG with Skyrim-like combat, dialog options that reflect your build, and newbie-friendly fantasy lore
Preview Preview | I cast spells as a mage, clobbered enemies as a barbarian, and learned more about the Pillars of Eternity universe
Indie game devs band together to show off hidden RPG, FPS, and roguelike games all because a "Gamescom trailer is more than $100k"
News This might be the best gaming showcase of the summer
Dying Light: The Beast's own lead actor was surprised to be asked back to reprise his role: "I thought I was dead!"
News Kyle Crane's actor was just as shocked as the rest of us
Diablo 4 devs will "learn a whole bunch" from Vessel of Hatred feedback, and pledge to be "very reactive to the community"
News Blizzard will assess feedback and apply it to the whole game
