Many players have said that Pragmata feels like a PS3-era game, and the developers see that as a positive. In an interview with GamesRadar+, director Cho Yonghee said: “We love when you say it feels like a PS3 game.” Producer Naoto Oyama explained that it was “a time when a lot of different developers and publishers were experimenting.” The PS3 and Xbox 360 era was known for original ideas and new IPs that took creative risks. This is why some players compare Pragmata to that era. For the developers, the comparison is a compliment because it reflects the creativity and experimentation that defined many memorable games from the PS3 generation.

Fireshine Games, the publisher of the co-op shooter Far Far West has taken a firm public stance against the use of generative AI for core creative work in game development. In an interview with GamesIndustry CEO Brian Foote stated: “We don't work with partners that are relying on generative AI or generative art, and I think that's the red line we are very clear on.” “If AI means code completion or means using Copilot in Word, that's an entirely different set of scenarios. It will be very hard for anybody to say they're not touching AI in some way, shape or form, but in terms of the core game creation, that is not something that we think players are interested in at this point in time, and not something that we think is healthy for the development community.” Far Far West launched into Steam Early Access on April 28, 2026, and has already sold over one million copies in just three weeks. T

The team behind Spyro: A Realm Beyond wants flying to feel fun, not automatic. “We didn’t want it to become a flight simulator,” the developers said, explaining that they wanted players to stay in control instead of putting Spyro on autopilot. Instead of simply holding a button to fly, you’ll need to dive for speed, use updrafts, fly through boost rings, and make the most of Spyro’s abilities to reach new areas. Creative Director Paul Yan said they want players to look at a faraway place and think, “How do I get there?” rather than having the game fly them there automatically. Via:gamesradar

Jean Guesdon, a lead developer behind Assassin’s Creed Unity, says the game is “one of the most underrated games in the Assassin’s Creed series,” even though its launch was a disaster. When Unity released in 2014, it was full of bugs, glitches, and performance problems. Ubisoft released several updates to fix it, apologized to players, and made the Dead Kings DLC free. Looking back, Guesdon says the team tried to do too much at once. -They built a huge version of Paris -added thousands of NPCs on screen -created a new parkour system -let players enter many buildings -introduced four-player co-op. He admitted that combining all those features made development very difficult. Now that most technical issues have been fixed, many fans see Unity as one of the best-looking Assassin’s Creed games Via:gamesradar

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been a massive hit for Saber Interactive. According to Saber CCO Tim Willits, the game’s success has brought in so many new offers that the studio has had to turn down more projects than it could ever take on. Willits said Space Marine 2 “literally changed everything” for the company, letting Saber pick the projects it really wants to make instead of saying yes to everything. He also revealed the studio has turned down one “super cool” licensed game twice because the team is already too busy Saber is now working on new content for Space Marine 2, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3, and several other projects. Via gamesradar

Square Enix says a Final Fantasy XV port for Nintendo Switch 2 is possible, but it won’t be easy. During a recent shareholder meeting, the company said, “While there are certain hardware constraints when it comes to faithfully replicating the exact experience of Final Fantasy XV, we can say that it is not entirely impossible.” When asked if the game could come to Switch 2, Square Enix didn’t make any promises. Instead, it said, “We will pass along your input to the development team as a valuable perspective on marketing and future platform options.” Via gamesradar

A Diablo 4 lead developer says crunch in gaming doesn’t always happen for the same reason, and the difference between indie studios and AAA companies is huge. He explained that smaller teams often crunch because they’re fighting to survive financially. In his words, “the company is on the verge of collapsing,” meaning delays or failed launches could put the entire studio at risk. He said the situation is different at major AAA publishers. Large companies usually have bigger budgets, more staff, and enough resources to avoid forcing developers into extreme overtime. But despite that, “you might still have a culture of crunch” because some studios treat long hours as a normal part of development. Crunch has been one of the biggest issues in the gaming industry for years, especially after reports from studios behind major releases revealed stories of burnout Via gamesradar

Japanese developers are starting to openly admit that Korean studios are catching up fast, especially in AAA game development. At G-CON 2025, NieR creator Yoko Taro said that “a lot of Korean developers are ahead of Japan” when it comes to technology. Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya also expressed concerns over Japan being “left behind.” Games like Crimson Desert are a big reason why people are taking those comments seriously. Korean studios are now making huge AAA games that can compete directly with Japanese and Western titles. Japanese developers are not reacting with hostility. Kamiya even said, “The more creators we see coming out of Korea who are making one-of-a-kind games, the more it’ll raise the bar for the entire video game scene worldwide.” Via:gamesradar

Valve’s Gabe Newell always knew what makes Steam better than all other PC and console game stores. In a 2011 interview he said, “The thing that we’ve been successful with are the Steam sales.” While other companies made fancy stores or gave special games only for their platform, Valve made its sales into big events that gamers look forward to. The Summer Sale and Winter Sale give very big discounts of 75 to 90% off with time limits that make people want to buy fast. These sales bring much more traffic and can increase money many times over, which keeps players coming back year after year. This simple idea from more than 10 years ago is why Steam is still the top game store for PC gaming today. Via: gamesradar

007: First Light Reviews are up 10 — VGC Said it feels like the Bond game fans have been waiting for years. 10 — Gfinity Praised the story, action, and overall Bond feeling. 10 — The Guardian Loved the style, atmosphere, and writing. 10 — ComicBook Said it really feels like playing through a Bond movie. 9.5 — GamingTrend Praised the missions, gadgets, and replay value. 9 — Metro Liked the adventure feel and classic Bond vibe. 9 — DayOne Praised the stealth and pacing. 9 — Collider Called it one of the best action games this year. 9 — GameSpew Loved the mission variety and spy gameplay. 9 — Shacknews Said the mix of stealth and action works really well. 9 — ScreenRant Praised the soundtrack, visuals, and Bond atmosphere. 9 — PSX Brasil Liked the freedom during missions. 9 — GAMINGbible Called it stylish and fun from start to finish. 9 — DualShockers Praised the story, gadgets, and Bond performance. 8.5 — Checkpoint Gaming Liked the stealth gameplay but wanted more freedom. 8.5 — Press Start Praised the action and graphics but said combat gets repetitive sometimes. 8 — CGMagazine Liked the story and stealth gameplay overall. 8 — TechRadar Gaming Praised how cinematic the game feels. 8 — Eurogamer Loved the atmosphere but wanted deeper stealth systems. 8 — GameReactor Praised the locations and pacing. 8 — IGN France Said it captures the Bond feeling really well. 7 — GamesRadar+ Liked the story and presentation but thought gameplay could be deeper. MC: 88 OC: 90