Nick Herman, co-founder of AdHoc Studio, recently discussed the origins of their game, Dispatch, and the unusual circumstances that brought the studio together in an interview with Jason Schreier at Bloomberg.
Although the fan-created version of Concord is still under development, it’s functional enough to demonstrate that the project is viable and progressing. The fact that people have already been able to play a match is a pleasant surprise for a game many thought would be abandoned, and it’s giving Concord an unexpected new life.
While many JRPGs follow a familiar formula, some break the mold and are actually better for it. These games are often more mature and realistic, tackling complex issues you don’t usually see in the genre. They often challenge common JRPG storylines, creating worlds that are morally grey rather than simply good versus evil. Let’s explore some of the most intense and thought-provoking JRPGs ever made.
Sometimes, the goals in the game can be unclear, with few clues on how to finish them. For instance, in the Anno 117: Pax Romana quest, “A Beast of Lore,” players need to locate and deliver a rare animal to Athr’s court.
I had the chance to try out an early version of the game, and after playing for many hours over the past few weeks, I’m really impressed. Not only does Where Winds Meet have a lot of great content, but it often offers more than you’d expect from a free-to-play game – it’s expansive without feeling rushed or low-quality. Overall, it’s exceeded my expectations, although there are a few minor issues I’ll mention later.
Dedicated fans have already gotten a taste of Starsand Island thanks to a demo released on Steam from October 8th to 21st. Even though it was just a small part of the unfinished game, players generally liked the ability to customize things and the anime-style graphics, though many wished the demo had included more content.
I’ve noticed a shift on Crunchyroll lately. While One Piece used to dominate the ratings, Solo Leveling has taken the lead – and it’s done so with only 25 episodes! A lot of people are now calling Solo Leveling the top anime on the platform, but even though it’s incredibly popular, One Piece is still a much larger phenomenon overall. It’s still the most illegally downloaded anime, and the manga continues to be the best-selling worldwide.
The team has long-term plans for supporting Battlefield 6, and the first season is already in progress. A major update is scheduled for November 18th, with another coming on December 9th. As an online game that’s regularly updated, Battlefield 6’s player numbers are expected to change. However, many players might be surprised by just how much the player count has fallen since its peak last month.
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