Larian’s Divinity Switch 2 Speculation Follows Reddit AMA; MMO Revival and Gaming Trends Highlighted in 2023

Larian Considers Divinity Switch 2 Following Reddit AMA

Eurogamer reports Larian’s openness to a potential sequel, based on insights from their recent Reddit AMA where they discussed future projects.

• Larian “will certainly consider” a Divinity Switch 2 release — Eurogamer
• Everything We Learned About Divinity From Larian’s Reddit AMA — IGN
• Larian will no longer use GenAI for Divinity concept art, and any genAI used for other games will be “trained on data we own” — Rock Paper Shotgun

Eve Online Experiences Surprising New Player Surge Amid MMO Decline

Despite the trend of newer MMOs struggling to attract and retain players, Eve Online has seen a dramatic resurgence with a massive influx of new users. This article explores the reasons behind Eve Online’s unexpected popularity surge.

• As newer MMOs shutter or struggle find an audience, 22-year-old Eve Online recently saw a massive surge in new players. But why? — Eurogamer
• As newer MMOs shutter or struggle to find an audience, 22-year-old Eve Online recently saw a massive surge in new players. But why? — Eurogamer
• As BioWare’s Failed Live-Service Anthem Gets Ready to Die, Players Rush to Unlock Platinums and Say Their Goodbyes, While Others Work on Custom Servers — IGN

The Pitt Season 2 Premiere: “7:00 A.M.” Review

IGN’s review of the premiere episode ‘7:00 A.M.’ of The Pitt Season 2 delves into its storytelling, character development and overall impact on the series continuation.

• The Division 3 Will Have ‘As Big an Impact’ as The Division 1, Ubisoft Dev Says — IGN
• The Pitt Season 2 Premiere: “7:00 A.M.” Review — IGN

GTA 6 Speculation Mutates into Delay Rumor, Igniting Fan Anxiety and Prediction Market Frenzy

Speculation around a potential GTA 6 delay has ignited anxious fan reactions and a frenzy in prediction markets, despite no solid evidence to support the rumors.

• Casual GTA 6 speculation mutates into delay ‘rumor,’ leading to anxious fans and prediction market frenzy for no good reason — PC Gamer
• GTA 6 speculation mutates into delay ‘rumor,’ leading to anxious fans and a prediction market betting frenzy for no good reason — PC Gamer

Hell Is Us: A Riveting Action Adventure with Stellar Gameplay

PC Gamer delivers a glowing review of Hell Is Us, praising its intense action sequences, engaging narrative, and impressive visuals. The game excels in delivering high-octane gunplay, compelling storytelling, and immersive world-building that keeps players hooked from start to finish.

• Hell is Us review — PC Gamer

Discord’s Potential IPO: Implications for the Future of Gaming Communication

The potential public listing of Discord could signal significant shifts in how gamers communicate online, impacting both the platform and the broader gaming industry.

• What would Discord going public mean for gaming’s biggest communication platform? — Eurogamer
• What’s that appalling stench? Ah yes, Pathologic 3 is out on PC today — Rock Paper Shotgun

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Exec Producer Defends Lack of Gay Representation, Says ‘It Didn’t Matter’

Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s executive producer asserts that the decision to exclude gay romance options in the game was deliberate and not driven by diversity demands. He claims that such criticisms were likely only supported by a small group of online activists who didn’t affect the broader reception of the title.

• Attacks on Kingdom Come: Deliverance for gay romance, representation ‘only mattered to a handful of terminally online culture warriors,’ reckons KCD2’s exec producer, and probably didn’t impact the games’ reception — PC Gamer

New Year Gaming Resolutions: Aiming to Complete Games in 24 Hours

Eurogamer’s New Year gaming resolutions include setting a goal to nearly complete (100 percent) games within just 24 hours, showcasing an ambitious challenge for the upcoming year.

• Our New Year 2026 gaming resolutions – “I want to see how close I can get to 100 percenting the game in 24 hours” — Eurogamer
• AU Deals: Newer Games, Serious Discounts Led by Metaphor, Silent Hill, and Space Marine II — IGN

‘I fking hate gen AI art,’ Hooded Horse chief says: ‘If we’re publishing the game, no fking AI assets’

Hooded Horse’s chief expresses strong disdain for generative AI art and insists on excluding AI-generated assets from their upcoming game.

• ‘I fking hate gen AI art,’ Hooded Horse chief says: ‘If we’re publishing the game, no fking AI assets’ — PC Gamer

Greenland 2: Migration Review

IGN reviews the latest installment of Greenland 2, focusing on its migration aspects and gameplay elements.

• Greenland 2: Migration Review — IGN