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Starbreeze Studios CEO Steps Down Following Payday 3's Poor Performance

Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios has announced that its CEO Tobias Sjögren will step down. An interim CEO has been appointed in his place, and the search for a permanent CEO is ongoing. In a…

March 12, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

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Starbreeze Admits Payday 3 Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Desired

Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios has admitted that the heist shooter is performing at "significantly lower levels" than desired. In an earnings report for 2023 released earlier today,…

February 15, 2024 | 08:57 EST

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Medieval Open-World RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance Passes Six Million Sales

Much-loved medieval open-world RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance has passed another major sales milestone, developer Warhorse Studios has announced. Per a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the game…

February 13, 2024 | 09:31 EST

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Saints Row Is a Bittersweet Freebie for a Day on The Epic Games Store

Epic Games has just revealed the latest game made available for free for a day on the Epic Games Store, and it's Saints Row.  The game can be downloaded from the EGS for the very affordable cost of…

December 30, 2023 | 11:59 EST

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Probable Images of Free Radical's TimeSplitters Game Revealed After Studio Closure by Embracer

Free Radical Designs, which was working on a new TimeSplitters game, is one of the recent victims of Embracer Groups's recent spree of studio closures and layoffs.  The possible shutdown of the…

December 17, 2023 | 01:22 EST

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Beloved Open-World RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024

If you love your Nintendo Switch and want more open-world RPGs on it, you're in luck, as Plaion just announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance is coming to the hybrid console. The port is developed…

December 7, 2023 | 11:52 EST

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TimeSplitters developer Free Radical Reportedly Faces Closure Only 2 Years After it Was Reopened

Amid the restructuring initiative that has been sweeping Embracer Group's studios, Free Radical Designs is another developer reportedly facing closure. According to a report by VGC, citing anonymous…

November 8, 2023 | 12:32 EST

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Embracer Looking Into Alternatives to Layoffs, but There Will Be Further Studio Closures

Embracer Group is hosting its annual general meeting of shareholders, and CEO Lars Wingefors discussed the current restructuring and future initiatives to continue it.  Wingefors started his…

September 21, 2023 | 12:02 EDT

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New Payday 3 Video Shows Heisters Playing The Game In An Actual Prison

Starbreeze has released a video showing the results of a competition that gave one lucky Payday 3 fan, plus three content creators, the chance to try out the game...in an actual prison. The four…

September 18, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

A model showing off Payday 3-inspired fashions on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week
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Payday 3 Brings Heist Chic To New York Fashion Week

Starbreeze Studios has officially become the first company to exhibit in-game fashion items at New York Fashion Week thanks to its recent Payday 3 runway show. The event, which saw Starbreeze…

September 12, 2023 | 09:27 EDT

Pearl and Joy readying their weapons for their next heist in the latest Payday 3 trailer
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Payday 3 Pearl And Joy Trailer Introduces Two Master Criminals

A new Payday 3 trailer is here, introducing two of the newest heist members to join your crew: Pearl and Joy. You might remember Joy from Payday 2; she's a Japanese-American hacker who's also deadly…

September 7, 2023 | 09:15 EDT

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Saints Row & Red Faction IPs Will Be Kept Alive Despite Volition's Closure

Today publisher Deep Silver took to X (formerly Twitter) to follow up on the announcement of the closure of Saints Row developer Volition.  The publisher mentioned (perhaps with dubious timing) that…

September 1, 2023 | 01:41 EDT

Volition's Saints Row - The Cast of Protagonists
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Embracer Shuts Down Saints Row Developer Volition

Embracer just announced that it's shutting down Volition effective immediately. The announcement made on Linkedin mentions that the decision was taken as part of Embracer's recently announced…

August 31, 2023 | 01:17 EDT

PlayStation Plus September 2023 games lineup -  Saints Row, Black Desert, Generation Zero
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PlayStation Plus Price Hike Announced for 12-Month Subscriptions Alongside September 2023 Games

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment had a couple of announcements to make related to PlayStation Plus, including a considerable price hike.  If you're paying for PlayStation Plus monthly, nothing…

August 30, 2023 | 12:29 EDT

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New Payday 3 Trailer Talks You Through What Makes Heists Special

Starbreeze has released a new Payday 3 video breaking down what makes the multiplayer shooter's heists so unique. The trailer discusses what you can expect from Payday 3's heists, as well as what…

August 2, 2023 | 09:55 EDT

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New Payday 3 Trailer Shows Off Sneaky Stealth Gameplay

A new Payday 3 trailer has arrived, showcasing the game's expanded suite of stealth mechanics and tools. It looks like you can be a lot sneakier in your robbery methods this time around. Rather…

July 17, 2023 | 09:26 EDT

A masked heist perpetrator shooting while a riot cop aims a gun in the background in Payday 3
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New Payday 3 Video Takes A Deep Dive Into Combat And Weapons

A new Payday 3 video has been released, shedding some light on how weapons and combat systems will work within the game. The video sees Starbreeze staffers talk about difficulty, movement, and damage…

July 5, 2023 | 10:44 EDT

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Embracer Teases Unannounced "Notable" Games as "Groundbreaking Strategic Partnership" Falls Through

Today Embracer Group announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, related to the period between January and March 2023.  According to the announcement, net sales…

May 24, 2023 | 02:00 EDT

The four iconic masks of the Payday crew as represented in Payday 3
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Payday 3 Gameplay Trailer Teased For Summer

Starbreeze Studios has teased a Payday 3 gameplay trailer for the summer. The studio has released a stylish new teaser trailer that looks ahead to the gameplay video, which isn't dated yet but which…

May 8, 2023 | 10:28 EDT

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Dead island 2 Launch Trailer Has All the Blood and Gore that You'd Expect

Dead Island 2 is right around the corner and publisher Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have released the launch trailer a few days before the actual release. The trailer can be watched…

April 17, 2023 | 10:42 EDT

A survivor ignoring a zombie reaching out for him on the boardwalk in Dead Island 2
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Extended Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Zombie-Slaying And More

Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have released a brand new Dead Island 2 gameplay trailer, showing you what kind of zombie-slaying antics you can expect if you make the trip to "Hell-A"…

March 2, 2023 | 10:32 EST

The player faces down a horde of zombies outside a surfboard rental shop in Dead Island 2
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New Dead Island 2 Release Date Revealed As Zombie Game Goes Gold

The Dead Island 2 release date has been brought forward by a week to celebrate the game finally going gold. Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios will now release the long-awaited open-world zombie…

February 13, 2023 | 10:41 EST

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Metro Exodus Developers Still Working on Next Game Despite War in Ukraine; SDK Released

Today Metro Exodus developer 4A games posted a wide-ranging update on its official site letting the fans know about the current situation of the studio.  While the company's headquarters are…

January 24, 2023 | 11:45 EST

Dead Island 2 Introduces Dani in New Trailer

Dead Island 2 Introduces Dani in New Trailer

A Dead Island 2 trailer introduces us to Dani, a rough and tough chick with a thirst for violence, interesting skills, and one bad-to-the-bone personality to boot.  We first learned about Dead…

January 17, 2023 | 04:10 EST

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Saints Row 4 PC Players To Get All DLC Free Next Week

If you play a lot of Saints Row 4 on PC and you're yet to experience any of the DLC, then Volition has a treat for you. Next week, you'll get a free upgrade to Saints Row 4: Re-Elected, which bundles…

December 2, 2022 | 10:07 EST

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Saints Row Update Brings Enemy Weapon Nerfs And More

The latest Saints Row update, Bright Future, has arrived in Santo Ileso. Version 1.2 of Saints Row comes with over 200 improvements to the game's mechanics and systems, including nerfs to enemy…

November 21, 2022 | 09:05 EST

An angry zombie screaming on a beach while other zombies claw their way towards her in Dead Island 2
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Dead Island 2 Release Date Moved To April

After so long in the wilderness, getting the Dead Island 2 release date earlier this year was music to the ears of zombie slayers everywhere. Now, unfortunately, said release date has been pushed…

November 17, 2022 | 08:43 EST

A player riding on top of a car and firing at an enemy with an assault rifle in Saints Row
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Saints Row Update Aims To Fix The Jank Next Month

A new Saints Row update is in the pipeline, and it's aiming to fix some of the game's legendary bugs and glitches. Volition says that while it would prefer to be discussing roadmaps and game…

October 11, 2022 | 12:12 EDT

The main cast of Starbreeze's upcoming Payday 3
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Payday 3 Developer Starbreeze Still Isn't Profitable

A new financial report has shown that Payday studio Starbreeze is still failing to turn a profit, although the company has managed to reduce its losses compared to last year. Despite these struggles…

August 22, 2022 | 11:33 EDT

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Dead Island 2 Release Date Leaked On Amazon

2011’s hit zombie action game Dead Island may finally have a sequel see the light of day. A Dead Island 2 release date has been seen with a new listing for Dead Island 2 Day One Edition has recently…

August 17, 2022 | 11:22 EDT

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Outward: Definitive Edition Release Date Set for May 2022

The Outward: Definitive Edition release date has been revealed! You'll be able to play the upgraded version of this open-world survival co-op RPG in mid-May 2022 -- and some owners are getting a free…

May 6, 2022 | 03:24 EDT

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Saints Row Reboot Shows Off Character Customization

It's been a while since we heard what was in store for the upcoming reboot of Saints Row. First announced at Gamescom 2021 this reboot has the Saints as a new up and coming gang in the city of Santo…

April 20, 2022 | 03:15 EDT

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Epic Games Store Might Have 15 Free Holiday Games

Billbil-kun, a famous leaker on the French site Dealabs, has announced that Epic Games Store will be giving 14 free games away during the Christmas holidays, including a 15th over the course of a…

December 9, 2021 | 09:35 EST

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Saints Row Cars and Combat Explored in New Video

A new video showcases Saints Row cars, combat, and car combat in a pre-release version of the game -- and it certainly looks like this new open-world game will live up to the spirit of Volition's…

October 13, 2021 | 03:38 EDT

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Saints Row Districts Detailed in New Trailer

A new trailer has revealed some details about the Saints Row Districts -- and it also gives us some insights into the world of Santo Ileso and how it compares to previous Saints Row games. A new …

October 12, 2021 | 03:10 EDT

Chorus

Dark Space-Shooter Chorus Launching This December

Chorus, a dark-space shooter, has been revealed to be launching on December 3, 2021 by publisher Deep Silver and developer Fishlabs for Xbox Series X and Xbox One, the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4…

September 23, 2021 | 10:54 EDT

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Saints Row Reboot Announced at Gamescom 2021

Gamescom 2021 had its opening night today, and with it came a not-unexpected announcement. A confirmation that a reboot of the beloved Saints Row series is on the way…

August 25, 2021 | 02:15 EDT

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Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition Drops as Low as 512p on Xbox Series S

It looks like the Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition resolution struggles on the Xbox Series S according to a new report from Digital Foundry — it can drop as low as 512p in some sections of the game.…

June 16, 2021 | 05:06 EDT

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Iron Harvest DLC Operation Eagle Adds New Faction Next Month

King Art Games has announced the first major Iron Harvest DLC pack for the alternate history RTS. Titled Operation Eagle, the DLC will add a brand new faction, a new campaign, more maps, and plenty…

April 29, 2021 | 10:29 EDT

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Koch Media To Co-Publish Payday 3 For PC And Consoles In 2023

Starbreeze Studios has found a publishing partner for the upcoming Payday 3. The third instalment in the first-person heist shooter franchise will launch for PC and consoles in 2023 and will be co-…

March 19, 2021 | 09:47 EDT

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Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition Brings Better Reflections And DLSS 2.0

4A Games has revealed what you can expect if you pick up Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition on PC. It'll add support for advanced ray tracing features and DLSS 2.0 and will be free if you already own …

February 15, 2021 | 10:42 EST

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Gods Will Fall Roadmap Revealed, New Gods And Levels On The Way

Clever Beans and Deep Silver have released a Gods Will Fall roadmap. New God encounters and levels are coming to the game, along with extra gear, skills, and cosmetics. There's also some free DLC on…

February 8, 2021 | 10:53 EST

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Dead Island 2 is Still Alive, Apparently

Dead Island 2 has had a tumultuous history to say the least, but it now appears that there might be some light at the end of the tunnel. Earlier today, the Official Deep Silver Twitter broke its…

December 3, 2020 | 10:11 EST

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Metro Exodus Coming to Next-Gen, Next Metro Game Will Have Multiplayer

4A Games has released a blog post detailing new things coming to the Metro series as it's the tenth anniversary since Metro 2033 has been released. As a result of the tenth year anniversary, you can…

November 25, 2020 | 11:15 EST

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Metro Redux And Other Deep Silver Titles Are Now on The Cloud

Publisher and developer Deep Silver has teamed up with Blacknut, a cloud gaming service that now hosts over 400 'premium' games. These games include Metro 2033 Redux, Saints Row IV: Re-elected and…

October 15, 2020 | 11:15 EDT

Iron Harvest

Iron Harvest's Campaign Co-Op Mode is Coming Soon

Iron Harvest was just released yesterday, and already there's a road map for the rest of September, showing what you can expect from the RTS game this month. */ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ The first week of…

September 2, 2020 | 12:25 EDT

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Chorus Shows Off Dogfighting Chops

Gamescom Opening Night Live revealed a new trailer showing gameplay of the upcoming sci-fi action game, Chorus. There's not a lot to say about the trailer other than it appears to be a fast-paced…

August 27, 2020 | 03:30 EDT

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Windbound Coming August 28

Right at the start of the Escapist Indie Showcase today, a new gameplay trailer for Windbound was revealed. It looks very similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, even having a hang-glide…

June 11, 2020 | 12:19 EDT