Создатель Balatro отказался от микроплатежей из-за разочарования
Создатель Balatro раскрыл причину, по которой его невероятно популярная покерная игра избегает микроплатежей и рекламы, пошутив, что вид таких функций в других играх «заставляет меня захотеть швырнуть свой компьютер в посудомоечную машину в режиме для кастрюль и сковородок».
«Настоящая причина, по которой в Balatro нет микроплатежей, сезонных пропусков, рекламы или бесконечных DLC, не только этическая — дело в том, что игры, набитые этими элементами, заставляют меня в ярости выходить из реальности», — заявил разработчик Localthunk в Bluesky. «Я понимаю, почему они существуют, но забрасывать игроков монетизационным мусором ещё до того, как они испытали саму игру — это UX-самоубийство».
На вопрос, были ли его комментарии нацелены на бесплатную карточную игру Marvel Snap, Localthunk прояснил: «Не выделяю именно их, но давайте будем реалистами — 95% F2P игр имеют главные меню более запутанные, чем сам геймплей».
Игровая индустрия продолжает дебаты о микроплатежах, а критики обвиняют разработчиков в хищнической монетизации. Норвежский совет по делам потребителей классифицировал лутбоксы как эксплуатационные, что привело к их запрету в Бельгии и Нидерландах. Сенаторы США даже потребовали ограничений на агрессивные внутриигровые покупки после расследований FTC.
Недавно Activision столкнулась с яростью игроков после тайного внедрения рекламы в экраны загрузки Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 и Warzone, позже удалив её и назвав этот шаг «случайным тестированием функции».
Localthunk также оказался в заголовках, отвергнув ИИ-арт, после того как модератор сабреддита ложно заявил, что ни он, ни издатель Playstack не против контента, созданного ИИ. Разработчик заявил: «Playstack и я однозначно отвергаем ИИ-«искусство». Это вредит настоящим художникам, и мы удалили этого искажающего информацию модератора».
Balatro — прорывной хит, сочетающий покер с рогаликовой сборкой колод — позволяет игрокам собирать запрещённые комбинации, открывать преобразующих джокеров и выпускать на волю безумные комбо. Рецензия IGN на 9/10 оценила её как «тот самый вид блестящего, затягивающего опыта, который похищает ваши выходные».
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Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed action-adventure game Oceanhorn, has officially been unveiled. Developed by Cornfox & Bros., the studio behind the original hit, the new title promises to expand the mythic world of the Oceanhorn universe with deeper lore, enhanced combat mechanics, and a compelling narrative that delves into time itself.
Set centuries after the events of the first game, Chronos Dungeon follows a new hero—a descendant of the legendary Titan who once fought to protect the world from the ancient Chronos, a being of time and chaos. Armed with the fabled Chrono Blade and a mysterious amulet said to hold the power of forgotten eras, the protagonist must journey through shifting timelines, unraveling riddles of destiny, and battling monstrous manifestations of time’s corruption.
Key Features of Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon:
Time-Bending Gameplay: Players can manipulate time in real-time—slowing it to dodge attacks, rewinding short segments to correct mistakes, or fast-forwarding to bypass traps and alter environmental puzzles.
Expansive World Design: Explore vast, evolving landscapes shaped by the tides of time, from lush prehistoric jungles to ruined cities frozen in eternal twilight.
New Combat System: A dynamic, combo-based combat engine that allows players to chain attacks across time zones, with enemies sometimes appearing in multiple temporal states simultaneously.
Procedurally Generated Chrono Dungeons: Each dungeon is uniquely shaped by temporal anomalies, ensuring no two playthroughs are alike. Players must adapt their strategies based on shifting gravity, reversed physics, and enemy timelines.
Rich Narrative with Multiple Endings: Your choices impact the flow of history. Will you restore balance to the timeline, reshape fate, or become the new god of time?
Stunning Art Direction and Soundtrack: A breathtaking fusion of ancient myth and surreal time distortion, paired with an orchestral score composed by the original game’s award-winning composer.
Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is set for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) in Q2 2025, with an exclusive early access window for Nintendo Switch players launching in April 2025.
With its return to a world steeped in legend and innovation, Chronos Dungeon aims to not only honor the legacy of its predecessor but to redefine what a modern action-adventure game can be—where every decision echoes through time.
“The past is not behind you. It’s ahead.”
— Official Tagline for Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon
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As of now, there is no official confirmation that "Halo 2025" — or any new installment in the Halo franchise — has launched. The most recent major release in the series was Halo Infinite, which launched in November 2021. Since then, 343 Industries, the studio behind Halo, has been focusing on live-service updates, seasonal content, and ongoing support for Halo Infinite.
While rumors and speculation about a new Halo game or a 2025 launch have circulated online, especially due to the franchise's long history and popularity, no official announcement has been made by Microsoft or 343 Industries regarding a new mainline Halo game set to launch in 2025.
For the latest and most accurate information, it's best to follow official sources such as:
Halo Waypoint
Microsoft Gaming News
343 Industries' social media channels
Always verify news through trusted outlets to avoid misinformation.
Stay tuned — if a major Halo announcement happens in 2025, it will likely be a significant event for fans worldwide.
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It looks like you're referencing a playful or ironic comparison between Zelda: Breath of the Wild and a fictional or satirical "DLC" — possibly poking fun at the idea that the game already feels so complete and expansive that it doesn't need DLC.
To clarify:
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) did not have a DLC at launch, and while it later received expansion content, it wasn’t released as a traditional DLC package.
In 2023, Breath of the Wild received a free expansion titled "The Champions' Ballad", which was released as a downloadable add-on through a special update. This expansion includes new regions, story elements, and gameplay mechanics — but it was not a paid DLC. Instead, it was a free content update, emphasizing Nintendo's commitment to supporting the game long-term.
So, technically, Breath of the Wild does have DLC-like content, but it was delivered as a free update rather than a paid expansion.
Therefore, the statement "Breath of the Wild Lacks DLC" is partially true but misleading — it lacks paid DLC, but it does have significant free downloadable content.
Fun twist: The joke might be that the game is so good, it doesn’t need DLC — and that’s why it’s "lacking" it... in a good way.
🎮 😂 “The DLC is the game itself.”
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As of now, there is no official confirmation from id Software or Bethesda that Doom: The Dark Ages exists—or that it has launched at all. In fact, Doom: The Dark Ages is not a real game in development or release. The most recent mainline Doom titles are:
Doom (2016) – a reboot that revitalized the franchise.
Doom Eternal (2020) – the highly acclaimed sequel that expanded on the original's fast-paced combat and dark atmosphere.
There have been rumors and fan speculation about a potential Doom: The Dark Ages as a prequel or alternate timeline set in a darker, more medieval version of the Doom universe, but no official announcement has been made by id Software or ZeniMax Media (parent company of Bethesda).
Therefore, claims that Doom: The Dark Ages Is id's Biggest Launch Ever are currently unsubstantiated and likely based on fan fiction, misinformation, or satire.
For the latest and most accurate updates, always refer to official sources such as:
id Software's official website
Bethesda's news page
Stay tuned—while a new Doom game could be in the works, as of now, Doom Eternal remains the most recent and successful entry in the series.
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As of now (2024), "War for Westeros" — the board game adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire (the lore behind Game of Thrones) — has not officially been released as a digital video game. However, there is a highly anticipated video game adaptation titled "Game of Thrones: War for Westeros", developed by Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) and Muse Games, set to launch in 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about the preorder and DLC options for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros:
✅ Game Release & Preorder Info (2025)
Title: Game of Thrones: War for Westeros (digital adaptation)
Platform: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: Expected Q2 2025 (exact date TBA)
Developer: Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) in collaboration with Muse Games
Publisher: Asmodee Entertainment (via Asmodee Digital)
⚠️ Note: This is not a direct video game version of the TV show, but rather a digital adaptation of the board game War for Westeros (2014), which was originally designed by Richard Garfield.
📦 Preorder Bonuses (Confirmed & Rumored)
Preordering the base game (digital) typically includes:
Early access to the full game (if preordering before release)
Exclusive DLC Packs or character tokens
Digital Collector’s Edition (with artbook, soundtrack, and exclusive in-game items)
✅ Confirmed Preorder Bonuses (as of late 2024):
“House of the Dragon” Expansion Pack (Free with Preorder):
New factions: House Targaryen, House Blackfyre, House Velaryon
New mechanics: Dragons, Blood and Fire event cards
3 new playable houses with unique abilities
Digital Artbook & Lore Guide (PDF format)
Soundtrack OST (15 tracks) from the game’s original score
Custom Skins for the 8 Houses (e.g., Stark’s direwolf, Lannister’s lion, etc.)
🔥 DLCs (Post-Launch & Preorder-Exclusive)
These are planned for release in 2025 and 2026:
DLC
Content
Price
Preorder Bonus?
“The Long Night”
New map (Westeros at night), Night King mechanics, White Walkers as a playable faction
$14.99
Yes (with Deluxe/Ultimate Preorder)
“The Iron Throne”
3 new multiplayer modes (e.g., "Battle for King’s Landing"), 4 additional houses (including House Martell and House Baratheon)
$12.99
Yes
“Doom of the Dragon” (Season 2 Expansion)
Targaryen Civil War, 3 new dragons (Vhagar, Meraxes, Drogon), Chaos-based gameplay
$19.99
Exclusive to Ultimate Preorder
💡 Ultimate Preorder Bundle (includes all base game + all 3 DLCs + 5 exclusive skins + digital token pack): $79.99 (save $20)
🛒 Where to Preorder
Steam (PC): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000000 (link will be active when available)
PlayStation Store | Xbox Store
Official Website: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros
🧩 Summary
Release: 2025 (Q2 expected)
Preorder Bonus: “House of the Dragon” DLC + Artbook + Soundtrack
DLCs: Available separately or via bundles (including a full "Targaryen War" expansion)
Best Value: Ultimate Preorder Bundle ($79.99) includes base game + all DLCs + extras
🔔 Pro Tip: Preorder early to secure exclusive content and avoid potential delays. As of late 2024, preorder options are not yet live, but will open Q4 2024.
Stay tuned to the official Fantasy Flight Games and Asmodee Digital websites for updates.
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