The RPG Files: Kingdom Hearts 3 Review in Progress #1

The wait is over – Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally upon us after being first announced at E3 2013. The latest installment in the zipper-clad Disney-Square Enix opus aims to tie up all of the loose ends that many fans have been wondering since we first saw Sora, Riku and Kairi run on the beach in Destiny Islands all those years ago. Though I’m only about 8 hours into Kingdom Hearts 3 so far thanks to external circumstances, here’s what I’ve thought thus far.

Anthem Devs Post VIP Demo Weekend Wrap Report

BioWare’s Chad Robertson has posted a “wrap report” for the Anthem VIP Demo weekend. In it, he acknowledges the rough start to the demo, but goes on to express his pride in the hard work and dedication of the Austin and Edmonton teams for their work on the demo’s issues.

PlanetSide Arena Devs Show Off the Echoes of Amerish Map, Biomes & More

The latest PlanetSide – Inside the Arena video developer diary has been published. This time, James Environment Artist James Kurowski and Senior Designer Troy Schram take viewers on a tour of the Echoes of Amerish map along with various points of interest and discuss the biomes that can be seen. “James and Troy showcase the new DirectX 11 enhancements to keep the game well optimized.

Population Zero Team Details Character Evolution in Latest Blog

The Population Zero Reddit has a new developer post that lays out the first details about the character evolution mechanic. As players progress through the game, they will “evolve” through a number of ways: Exploring the world, through technology and science; with perks; and through factions and related fundamental character modifications.

From Cautiously Optimistic to Cautious

You know that feeling of excitement you get when you start a new Fallout game and exit the Vault for the first time? The light blinds you momentarily and then your eyes adjust and you see the wide world in front of you, ripe for exploration. I got that feeling when I loaded into Anthem’s beautiful world for the first time, too. And then I moved.