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Death Stranding 2 Review: A Divisive yet Engaging Experience
During the development of Death Stranding 2, creator Hideo Kojima made significant changes to the game after playtesting results were deemed 'too good.' According to composer Yoann 'Woodkid' Lemoine, Kojima felt that if players 'liked it too much,' it meant 'something was wrong.' Kojima stated, 'If everyone likes your work, it means it's mainstream, conventional, and pre-digested for people to li…
June 27, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
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Death Stranding 2: A Critical Analysis
During the development of Death Stranding 2, creator Hideo Kojima made significant changes to the game after playtesting results were deemed too positive. According to composer Yoann Lemoine, Kojima believed that if everyone liked the game, it meant that it was too conventional and lacked the emotional impact he desired. As a result, Kojima altered the script and gameplay mechanics to create a mo…
June 27, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
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Death Stranding 2: A More Accessible yet Uneven Experience
During the development of Death Stranding 2, creator Hideo Kojima made significant changes to the game after playtesting results were deemed 'too good', leading to a more polarizing experience. The game has received critical acclaim, with a 90 average on Metacritic, but critics have noted issues such as uneven writing, heavy exposition, and a reliance on familiar story beats. Despite this, many h…
June 27, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
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Death Stranding 2: Enhanced Accessibility and Emotional Depth
During the development of Death Stranding 2, creator Hideo Kojima made significant changes after playtesting results were deemed "too good", indicating a need for something more complex and emotionally triggering. According to composer Yoann "Woodkid" Lemoine, Kojima believed that if everyone likes a work, it means it's mainstream and conventional, lacking the desired impact. This led to alterati…
June 27, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
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The Aftermath of the Epic vs. Apple Ruling: A New Era for Game Monetization
The recent Epic vs. Apple ruling has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, paving the way for a new era in game monetization. According to Berkley Egenes, chief marketing and growth officer at Xsolla, this ruling has been a long time coming and is expected to have a lasting impact on the industry. The ruling, which prohibits Apple from discouraging links to third-party storefronts, has alr…
June 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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Xsolla Weighs In on the Aftermath of Epic vs. Apple and Steam's Revenue Share
The mobile gaming landscape witnessed a significant shift on April 30, 2025, with the Epic vs. Apple ruling in the US, which prohibited Apple from discouraging links to third-party storefronts and collecting fees on payments made outside the App Store. According to Berkley Egenes, chief marketing and growth officer at Xsolla, this ruling has been a long time coming and is expected to have a lasti…
June 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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Xsolla Weighs In On Epic vs. Apple Ruling And Steam's Revenue Share
The mobile gaming landscape underwent a significant transformation on April 30, 2025, when the Epic vs. Apple ruling in the United States prohibited Apple from discouraging links to third-party storefronts or collecting fees on payments made outside the App Store. According to Berkley Egenes, chief marketing and growth officer at Xsolla, this ruling was long overdue. The company anticipates that …
June 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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Xsolla Weighs in on the Epic vs. Apple Ruling and Its Impact on Game Monetization
The April 30 Epic vs. Apple ruling marked a significant turning point for the mobile gaming industry, as it prohibited Apple from discouraging links to external storefronts and collecting fees on payments made outside the App Store. According to Berkley Egenes, chief marketing and growth officer at Xsolla, this ruling is likely to have a lasting impact. 'This ruling has probably been a long time …
June 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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UKIE Evaluates the Impact of the Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan on the UK Gaming Industry
Logie MacDonald, communications manager at UKIE, expressed enthusiasm about the UK government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, stating that the level of support is unprecedented. The plan addresses several of UKIE's proposals, marking a significant shift in the government's approach to the gaming industry. The sector is now on an equal footing with other creative industries, such as film and TV…
June 25, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
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UKIE Reacts to the UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan and Its Impact on the Games Industry
UKIE's communications manager, Logie MacDonald, has expressed his delight at the UK government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, stating that it represents a significant shift in the government's attitude towards the games industry. The plan allocates a £30 million 'Games Growth Package' to be spread over three years, with a portion of the funds going to the UK Games Fund and Games London. This …
June 25, 2025, 1:45 p.m.