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Obsidian's New Fallout Game, the Disc-less Game Market, and More Gaming NewsObsidian's new Fallout game aims to give players a 'painful experience'. Meanwhile, Ubisoft's CEO has expressed a positive stance on the industry's complete digital transition. This week also saw a flood of other gaming-related news.
1. 🎮 Obsidian's New Fallout Game Pursues a 'Painful Experience'
· Obsidian is developing a new Fallout game, which is generating significant anticipation among many fans. It's particularly noteworthy that Obsidian, the developer behind Fallout: New Vegas, is once again handling the Fallout IP.
· Josh Sawyer, the lead designer for this game, has stated that he wants to provide players with an experience that immerses them in the game world through difficult choices and 'painful decisions,' rather than the experience of becoming an 'almighty god' in an RPG. This suggests players will feel a deep sense of contemplation and the weight of their choices.
· In the past, Obsidian successfully delivered an RPG experience in Fallout: New Vegas with branching storylines and choices that significantly impacted the game. Similar experiences are expected in the new Fallout game.
· Furthermore, there were reports that Obsidian was developing a game with a similar atmosphere to Fallout after their acquisition by Xbox. Internal discussions were held regarding the use of Unreal Engine or Creation Engine for this game, and Todd Howard's potential involvement was also mentioned. This indicates Obsidian's consistent interest in the Fallout genre.
· Josh Sawyer, the lead designer for this game, has stated that he wants to provide players with an experience that immerses them in the game world through difficult choices and 'painful decisions,' rather than the experience of becoming an 'almighty god' in an RPG. This suggests players will feel a deep sense of contemplation and the weight of their choices.
· In the past, Obsidian successfully delivered an RPG experience in Fallout: New Vegas with branching storylines and choices that significantly impacted the game. Similar experiences are expected in the new Fallout game.
· Furthermore, there were reports that Obsidian was developing a game with a similar atmosphere to Fallout after their acquisition by Xbox. Internal discussions were held regarding the use of Unreal Engine or Creation Engine for this game, and Todd Howard's potential involvement was also mentioned. This indicates Obsidian's consistent interest in the Fallout genre.
00:02 - 04:24
1. 🎮 Obsidian's New Fallout Game Pursues a 'Painful Experience'
· Obsidian is developing a new Fallout game, which is generating significant anticipation among many fans. It's particularly noteworthy that Obsidian, the developer behind Fallout: New Vegas, is once again handling the Fallout IP.
· Josh Sawyer, the lead designer for this game, has stated that he wants to provide players with an experience that immerses them in the game world through difficult choices and 'painful decisions,' rather than the experience of becoming an 'almighty god' in an RPG. This suggests players will feel a deep sense of contemplation and the weight of their choices.
· In the past, Obsidian successfully delivered an RPG experience in Fallout: New Vegas with branching storylines and choices that significantly impacted the game. Similar experiences are expected in the new Fallout game.
· Furthermore, there were reports that Obsidian was developing a game with a similar atmosphere to Fallout after their acquisition by Xbox. Internal discussions were held regarding the use of Unreal Engine or Creation Engine for this game, and Todd Howard's potential involvement was also mentioned. This indicates Obsidian's consistent interest in the Fallout genre.
· Josh Sawyer, the lead designer for this game, has stated that he wants to provide players with an experience that immerses them in the game world through difficult choices and 'painful decisions,' rather than the experience of becoming an 'almighty god' in an RPG. This suggests players will feel a deep sense of contemplation and the weight of their choices.
· In the past, Obsidian successfully delivered an RPG experience in Fallout: New Vegas with branching storylines and choices that significantly impacted the game. Similar experiences are expected in the new Fallout game.
· Furthermore, there were reports that Obsidian was developing a game with a similar atmosphere to Fallout after their acquisition by Xbox. Internal discussions were held regarding the use of Unreal Engine or Creation Engine for this game, and Todd Howard's potential involvement was also mentioned. This indicates Obsidian's consistent interest in the Fallout genre.
04:25 - 07:02
2. 💿 Ubisoft CEO States Position on Complete Digital Transition
· Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, commented that the trend of PlayStation removing physical discs and moving towards a complete digital transition will not significantly impact the industry.
· He argued that digital transition has contributed to market growth in the PC sector and could help make machines more accessible in the future by reducing pressure on hardware prices.
· However, critics raise concerns about this transition, suggesting it could force higher prices on consumers and lead to issues with account security, price control, and other consumer protection aspects. The potential reduction in the value and accessibility of physical games is particularly pointed out.
· While models without disc drives, like the PS5, have been released, they haven't necessarily led to price reductions, and there's a critical view that companies might seize opportunities to increase prices.
· He argued that digital transition has contributed to market growth in the PC sector and could help make machines more accessible in the future by reducing pressure on hardware prices.
· However, critics raise concerns about this transition, suggesting it could force higher prices on consumers and lead to issues with account security, price control, and other consumer protection aspects. The potential reduction in the value and accessibility of physical games is particularly pointed out.
· While models without disc drives, like the PS5, have been released, they haven't necessarily led to price reductions, and there's a critical view that companies might seize opportunities to increase prices.
08:25 - 09:24
3. ⚔️ Assassin's Creed: Hexe, New Information Leaked and Anticipation Builds
· Several pieces of information have leaked regarding Assassin's Creed: Hexe. The game is expected to be set in the early 1600s in the German region of the Black Forest and will likely focus on witch hunts.
· Leaked images show a character with a similar appearance to the protagonist of 'Expedition 33,' and the game is likely to be priced around the standard $70 release price. The release is estimated to be around 2027.
· Although recent Assassin's Creed titles have received mixed reviews, Hexe is generating anticipation among fans due to its unique setting and atmosphere.
· Leaked images show a character with a similar appearance to the protagonist of 'Expedition 33,' and the game is likely to be priced around the standard $70 release price. The release is estimated to be around 2027.
· Although recent Assassin's Creed titles have received mixed reviews, Hexe is generating anticipation among fans due to its unique setting and atmosphere.
09:25 - 10:15
4. 🎮 Gamescom 2026 to Feature First Reveal of The Witcher 3 DLC
· Gamescom, a major gaming event held in Germany, will open on August 25th. This year, various game news is scheduled to be revealed during Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live.
· Notably, the first reveal of CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3 DLC is planned for this event, which many fans are eagerly awaiting.
· Notably, the first reveal of CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3 DLC is planned for this event, which many fans are eagerly awaiting.
10:16 - 15:21
5. ⚽ EA Sports FC 27, Wreckreation 2, Marvel's Spider-Man: Wolverine, Marvel Future Revolution, and More New Titles and Trailers Revealed
· EA Sports FC 27 has been released and is receiving significant attention in the gaming world. However, concerns about microtransactions have also been raised.
· Wreckreation 2, a new racing game featuring developers from the Burnout series, has been revealed and is expected to showcase unique gameplay.
· A story trailer for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine has been released. While gameplay hasn't been shown yet, it hints at a spectacular story with compelling villains. However, there has been some criticism regarding Wolverine's unmasked design.
· The opening cinematic for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has been released, featuring a distinctive animation style and character designs.
· The Video Game History Foundation has released previously unreleased E3 1997 gameplay footage of 'Conquer,' which was originally developed under the name 'Conquer Quest' for the Nintendo 64.
· Xbox has announced backward compatibility improvements to make playing older Xbox games on PC easier. This includes titles like 'Fusion Frenzy,' 'Crimson Skies,' and a remake of 'Conquer.'
· Ahead of the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, the original Metal Gear Solid is available to play for free on Steam.
· Final Fantasy 10 HD Remaster has been released for Switch 2.
· The co-op puzzle game 'Eggstremely Hard Game,' revealed at Summer Game Fest, has been released.
· Splatoon Raiders has been released for Switch 2 and has received positive reviews from some critics.
· Halo Campaign Evolved has been released, featuring campaign remasters along with new weapons and visual improvements. However, multiplayer is not included.
· Wreckreation 2, a new racing game featuring developers from the Burnout series, has been revealed and is expected to showcase unique gameplay.
· A story trailer for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine has been released. While gameplay hasn't been shown yet, it hints at a spectacular story with compelling villains. However, there has been some criticism regarding Wolverine's unmasked design.
· The opening cinematic for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has been released, featuring a distinctive animation style and character designs.
· The Video Game History Foundation has released previously unreleased E3 1997 gameplay footage of 'Conquer,' which was originally developed under the name 'Conquer Quest' for the Nintendo 64.
· Xbox has announced backward compatibility improvements to make playing older Xbox games on PC easier. This includes titles like 'Fusion Frenzy,' 'Crimson Skies,' and a remake of 'Conquer.'
· Ahead of the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, the original Metal Gear Solid is available to play for free on Steam.
· Final Fantasy 10 HD Remaster has been released for Switch 2.
· The co-op puzzle game 'Eggstremely Hard Game,' revealed at Summer Game Fest, has been released.
· Splatoon Raiders has been released for Switch 2 and has received positive reviews from some critics.
· Halo Campaign Evolved has been released, featuring campaign remasters along with new weapons and visual improvements. However, multiplayer is not included.
15:22 - 16:12
6. 🧟 Resident Evil Movie, New Trailer Released and Director's Vision
· A trailer for the new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zack Snyder, has been released. The film is set in a modern context and a snow-covered Raccoon City, and it appears to focus on capturing the atmosphere of the original game.
· The director has expressed his desire to create his own original story rather than recreating the narratives of existing characters.
· The director has expressed his desire to create his own original story rather than recreating the narratives of existing characters.