Microsoft Halts Halo Studios Project and Hands Franchise to Activision
Microsoft has restructured Halo Studios, leaving a skeleton crew and handing the iconic franchise over to Activision to build the next mainline game.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 4 min read
Bungie Admits Marathon Flopped Because It Was Too Hard for Mainstream Players
Bungie has acknowledged that its extraction shooter Marathon struggled at launch because its punishing gameplay loop failed to attract a mainstream audience.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 4 min read
Blizzard Insists Humans Review All WoW: Forever Beta Character Name Bans
Blizzard is actively banning players who create offensive character names in the World of Warcraft: Forever beta, emphasizing that actual humans are reviewing each case.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 3 min read
Gaming's Biggest Horror Series: Resident Evil and Silent Hill Are More Vital Than Ever
The iconic horror franchises Resident Evil and Silent Hill are experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with new game releases and adaptations bringing both series to the height of their powers. This period marks a significant turnaround for survival horror in gaming.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 4 min read
Beyond Good & Evil 2 Adds Assassin's Creed Writer, Still in Development
Despite a long and troubled development cycle, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still actively in production, with a new writer from Ubisoft Bordeaux joining the team. This comes after the game survived recent project cancellations at Ubisoft.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 2 min read
Arc Raiders to Test New PvE Mode in October
Embark Studios will test a new Player-versus-Environment (PvE) mode for Arc Raiders from October 13 to October 20. This experimental feature aims to offer players more choice, allowing them to disengage from PvP combat and focus on a cooperative social experience.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 3 min read
PlayStation Reportedly Polling Developers on Physical Game Sales
PlayStation is reportedly surveying game developers about physical game sales after its decision to stop producing physical game discs caused significant community backlash. This extensive survey suggests the company might be reconsidering its all-digital future.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 2 min read
Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom Review - A Surprising Return to Azeroth
The "Forsaken Kingdom" expansion for Warcraft 3 Reforged offers a surprisingly enjoyable new single-player campaign, a fresh multiplayer hero, and a "Definitive Edition" graphics update. While it doesn't surpass the original classics, it provides a welcome return to Azeroth for fans.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 6 min read
Xbox Prepares to Launch Mythic Achievements Similar to PlayStation Trophies
A recent update to the Xbox PC app and dashboard reveals the impending arrival of Mythic Achievements, serving as Microsoft's equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum trophies.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 1 min read
Control Resonant's Assist Mode Makes Tough Combat Manageable
Control Resonant features a robust assist mode that lets players fine-tune combat difficulty, adjust damage multipliers, and toggle invincibility to bypass frustrating encounters.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 4 min read
WonderPaws Announced: A Multiplayer Cozy Life Sim Set in Paw City
Developer Lilith's Cat Paw Latte has announced WonderPaws, a multiplayer cozy life simulation game set in Paw City, launching for PC and mobile in 2027.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 1 min read
GTA 6 Gets a $400 Collector's Set That Excludes the Game
Rockstar Games has announced a $400 collector's set for GTA 6 filled with Vice City merchandise, though the expensive bundle does not include a copy of the game.
BYTERMINAL Desk · 3 min read