Game Rant recently had a chat with game director Nathan Lemaire, franchise director Tymon Smektala, and executive producer Bruno Guerin to talk about how Dying Light: The Beast takes the gameplay of the franchise to new heights through its updates. (For the sake of clarity and conciseness, this interview has been edited.)
At the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 event, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was officially unveiled as the upcoming LEGO title from TT Games. This game combines many of Batman’s most memorable moments in pop culture, spanning from The Dark Knight and Batman, to create the definitive origin story. For all Batman enthusiasts, this dream come true may just get even better if the rumors are indeed true.
Game Rant recently conversed with the franchise director Tymon Smektała about alterations in design and other components for the upcoming installment, including its audio elements. He elucidated that composer Olivier Deriviere, an expert in creating music for video games, customized the score and sound effects to perfectly resonate with the unique ambiance and persona of “Dying Light: The Beast’s” fresh setting. This tailoring will contribute once again to maintaining the series’ signature atmosphere of suspense.
When an author begins working on a manga series, it’s challenging to foresee how long it will last. Maintaining a series in Shonen Jump magazine for several years is a formidable undertaking, given the numerous series that are discontinued annually due to low readership. Even an accomplished author like Kohei Horikoshi, who created My Hero Academia, faced pressure after attempting to launch two other stories prior to Deku’s introduction, making it crucial for him to succeed on his third attempt.
On the subject of discovering overlooked treasures created by skillful developers, it’s hard to find a gaming platform that rivals Steam. Not every independently produced game is a gem hidden among rough diamonds, but occasionally, a game on Steam catches our eye with its obvious potential. The indications suggest that Hark the Ghoul may well be one of these undiscovered gems on Steam.
In Episode 1140 of One Piece, the Marines attempted to restrain Luffy with sea stone handcuffs. They assumed that as a Yonko, Luffy was too weakened to pose a threat, providing an ideal moment for their capture. However, Luffy had anticipated this move and consumed his food rapidly. Utilizing his Gear 5th ability, he overpowered them instead.
Game Rant had an interview with game director Nathan Lemaire and franchise director Tymon Smektała, who discussed their efforts to perfect the parkour system for the upcoming expansion, Dying Light: The Beast. They shared details about their design strategy and how they refined various elements of the mechanics to cater to Kyle Crane’s updated circumstances, ensuring players feel empowered with a strong sense of freedom and control.
The Flower Dance festival in Stardew Valley is particularly cherished by fans. It’s a heartfelt, personal event often leading to romantic encounters, and it’s something many players eagerly anticipate. During this event, you can dance with someone you’ve formed a strong bond with. Although it’s a beautiful and romantic experience, it can also be quite exclusive as most players may not get the chance to dance with their preferred NPC due to early game constraints. To achieve success in the festival during the early stages, a strategic approach combining farm management and gift selection is crucial for being the star of the event.
2025 has been rather lean when it comes to horror games that fans can really sink their teeth into. Scanning through this year’s top-rated new game releases, only a few fit the horror category, and while some quality indie horror titles have emerged, big-budget offerings are scarce. All things taken together, 2025 hasn’t been the genre’s most robust year, but that’s set to change very soon.
Many found it disappointing, even hardcore supporters included. Randy confided in me that he enjoyed it, yet emphasized that he couldn’t view it objectively like others might.