Ray Dalio

As a gamer, I’ve noticed some shake-ups in the gaming world recently. About a month ago, Unknown Worlds filed a lawsuit, which turned out to be related to the sudden departure of the leadership team for Subnautica 2. That team consisted of Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill, who were unexpectedly let go on July 2nd without any prior warning. Following their departure, industry veteran Steve Papoutsis stepped into the role as CEO of Unknown Worlds. Papoutsis has an impressive background, having served as senior and executive producer for the Dead Space series, and currently leading Striking Distance Studios, another Krafton subsidiary.

Unlike Hollow Knight with just one central town, Silksong offers multiple towns for exploration. Instead of Charms, Hornet can utilize a variety of Tools and Crests, some even originating from the game’s innovative new crafting system, to boost her stats and combat abilities.

A significant issue noticed during the latest Battlefield 6 beta trial was the ease with which players could manipulate and overuse the game’s movement system, leading some individuals to fly haphazardly without regard for others, causing frustration among devoted gamers globally.

At Gamescom, I had a conversation with Randy Pitchford to gain insights into Borderlands 4, discussing its creation process and future plans following its launch. Intriguingly, Randy made a strong claim regarding the sales success of the series and the significant impact that Borderlands 4 is expected to have.

It’s been a while since the announcement of “Hollow Knight: Silksong”. Initially planned as downloadable content for the original “Hollow Knight”, it eventually expanded into its own standalone game, similar to Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed Mirage” and Techland’s upcoming “Dying Light: The Beast”. This is more common among AAA gaming franchises, but it’s less frequent within the independent gaming sphere. At Xbox’s 2022 summer showcase, we were told that “Silksong” would be out before June 2023. However, two years passed without a release, leaving fans surprised when Team Cherry recently confirmed the game’s launch date.

This year has seen a significant rise in popularity for Demon Slayer. In fact, the highly anticipated first film of its trilogy, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza’s Return”, was released. What’s more, this movie has been an unprecedented box office success, potentially claiming the top spot in Japan’s cinematic rankings.