Factorio adds new feature that was considered “too hardcore” for years
A Factorio update has introduced a new feature that was previously considered to be “too hardcore to be included” by its developer. Lead designer Michal ‘kovarex’ Kovařík says he has…
Earthbound Creator Says Nintendo Considered Mother 3 Translation, But It Was Complicated
Mother 3 is one of the most hotly-desired RPGs ever, having never received an official translation in North America despite the cult popularity of its predecessor, Earthbound. But over all…
PlayStation Users Will Be Considered Part of Xbox Community, Says Phil Spencer
Microsoft executive Phil Spencer said in a recent interview that PlayStation and Nintendo players will be considered a part of the Xbox community going forward. Spencer’s comments come less than…
Bethesda Considered Itself “Infallible” Ahead Of Fallout 76 Launch, Former Dev Says
While it's in a much better place today, the online-focused Fallout 76 did not have the most successful of launches back in 2018. Designer Bruce Nesmith, who has since left…
Microsoft Considered Fallout 76 Shutdown But PlayStation Saved It
Microsoft boss Phil Spencer considered pulling the plug on Fallout 76 after Bethesda’s acquisition, but Sony ended up saving the game by adding it to PlayStation Now. Recently revealed court…
Xbox Head Phil Spencer Considered Acquiring Nintendo And Warner Bros. Interactive At One Point
Xbox has made significant acquisitions this generation, like its $7.5 billion purchase of ZeniMax Media and its colossal $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. Xbox and Microsoft spent a lot of…
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Includes a Warning for Content That ‘May Be Considered Outdated’
Konami has seen fit to include a content warning with the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, warning players that it "contains expressions and themes which may be considered outdated."
Hades Diehard Accomplishes Run Most Considered To Be Impossible
Nearly three years since Hades was released, and after thousands of hours played by individual members of its hardcore community, no one had beaten the toughest challenge the game had…
De-Aging Tom Cruise Was Considered For Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning
At one point, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 was going to feature a flashback sequence early on that included de-aging Tom Cruise to portray a young Ethan Hunt. But…
Microsoft Considered Buying Final Fantasy Maker Square Enix
A new document reveals that at one point Microsoft considered acquiring Final Fantasty developer Square Enix.