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Arab News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Four of 2025's top video games so far
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Engadget
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Arkane founder calls Game Pass an 'unsustainable model' that's wrecking the industry
Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio had some harsh words for Game Pass in a thread on X, calling it an "unstainable model" that's "damaging the industry." He also said that Microsoft's ability to throw "infinite money" at the platform will eventually wane because "reality has to hit." Colantonio continued by saying Microsoft will "kill everyone else, or give up" and that gamers only like the service because "the offer is too good to be true." He also wrote that these same players will turn on the platform when "they realize the effects on the games," alluding that the Netflix-style approach allows for underwhelming titles. His remarks follow last week's major layoffs, in which Microsoft let go of over 9,000 people. Many of the impacted employees were involved with the company's gaming divisions and first-party developers. Halo Studios lost people, as did the Candy Crush maker King. Some studios were shuttered and a bunch of games were cancelled. It sucked. However, the general consensus is that Microsoft's continued investment in AI played a role in these layoffs, and not the existence of Game Pass. Colantonio says that AI's involvement "might be a BS excuse." While there's no evidence that the subscription-based catalog service contributed to the job cuts, there is some data that suggests Game Pass hurts the sales numbers of titles under its umbrella. This makes a certain amount of sense. AAA games are $70 and Game Pass is $10 to $20 per month. Anecdotally, I picked up a subscription to play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle instead of buying the game directly from Bethesda. Arkane Studios is the firm behind games like Deathloo p, Dishonored and Prey . The company's currently working on a game based on Marvel's resident vampire hunter Blade.
Gizmodo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Indiana Jones Goes on an All-New Adventure in September
The adventures of Indiana Jones are probably done on the big screen, but on the small screen, they're just getting started. Months after the release of the excellent Indiana Jones and the Great Circle video game, the companies behind it just announced some new downloadable content, and it's giant. Literally. The Order of Giants is the title of the DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and it'll be available September 4. In the main game, a giant performed by the late, great Tony Todd plays a crucial role and along the way, Indy gets many, many teases to a deeper mythology with his people. Now, it seems, Indy is going to learn even more when he discovers a whole new city under Rome. Here's the trailer. The video game The Great Circle is set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Last Crusade, and The Order of Giants DLC is set during the events of The Great Circle. So, basically, that means any major events that may or may not happen at the end of the game won't be impacted. But a lot will happen anyway. 'What starts out as a standard treasure hunt quickly becomes treacherous as Indy travels deep below the streets of Rome, exploring ancient crypts, visiting new locations like the ruins of the Colosseum, and coming face to face with an enemy that lurks in the shadows,' the official Lucasfilm blog reads. 'Players can expect to solve a number of intricate puzzles while traversing Rome's ancient sewer system, the Cloaca Maxima, and beyond. And in true Indiana Jones fashion, you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for danger as members of a frightening cult sneak around in the shadows and attempt to stop Indy through any means. There may even be a few familiar faces making a return too!' So basically, Bethesda and Machine Games are giving us an entire new section of the game, with a story that works to deepen our understanding of its already fascinating lore. And, it sounds like we might get more Tony Todd too, which is incredibly exciting. His role in the game is already fantastic that the chance to see more of him, and learn more about the ancient, mysterious history that drives his character, could be super cool. I had an absolute, nostalgic blast playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and was definitely upset when it was over. Now, though I've at least got one more adventure to look forward to before Indy's new game goes off into the sunset. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is now available on Xbox Series X | S consoles, PlayStation 5, PC, and Game Pass. The Order of Giants DLC hits all those places September 4.
Gizmodo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
David Leitch
'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' Made Me Fall in Love With the Franchise All Over Again 5/15/2025, 5:20 pm
Gizmodo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' Made Me Fall in Love With the Franchise All Over Again
A plane flies off into the sunset, John Williams' unforgettable theme blares out of the speakers, and a tear streams down my face. When I finished playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, I felt like I did back in 1989 when Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade came to theaters. I'd just seen an incredible Indiana Jones story. One I'd never forget. Except, this time, I was Indy. When Bethesda and Lucasfilm first announced they were making an Indiana Jones video game in 2021, I was incredibly excited. Even though I've been a massive Indy fan for as long as I can remember, I'd never played an Indy video game. Or, at least, never played an Indy game I felt any connection to. I hoped this was it, but since I don't have an Xbox or PC, I was forced to wait five more months than everyone else. When Great Circle first released, io9 editor James Whitbrook played the game and found it very frustrating. His headline reading 'Every Moment You're Playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Feels Like Torture' was more than concerning. It was terrifying. Was this Crystal Skull all over again? So, when Great Circle was finally announced for PlayStation 5, while I still knew I would play it, I tempered expectations drastically. Which, in the end, was probably a good thing. One of James' biggest complaints was about the controls and combat. And pretty early on, I knew I agreed with him about that. Fist fighting just wasn't particularly fun, and the controls never really felt that comfortable. It was button-mashing, for the most part. I also was disappointed to figure out that pulling your gun, or stealing one from a Nazi, was an even worse idea because then a bunch of other Nazis come after you and you're dead. Then I realized something. If I were an adventuring archaeologist running around Europe in the 1930s, I wouldn't want to fight. In fact, I'd do everything to avoid that. I'd want to survive. I'd sneak around, be quiet and avoid trouble. And so, unless absolutely necessary, that became how I played Great Circle. I used logic. I was sneaky. I was Indiana Jones. That's not to say I didn't punch more than a few Nazis or even shoot a few if need be, it just was never the first option if I could avoid it. And I don't even like stealth games that much, but viewing the mechanic through the lens of Indiana Jones' down-to-earth reputation changed my entire mindset. I was the one deciding how Indiana Jones was going to solve this mystery and things only got more exciting and interesting from there. It even made me like the first-person viewpoint more than I had expected. The POV upped the immersion, plus you get to pull back and see Indy more often than you'd expect. But really, what works the most about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the story. A story that, at every turn, was seemingly crafted to be perfectly in line with the first three Indy films. Without spoiling anything, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle sees Indy traverse the globe attempting to acquire specific stones that will grant a magical power. And, of course, he's doing it in competition with some particularly brutal Nazis. Having Great Circle in the title also doesn't give away what the Macguffin is like, unlike 'The Lost Ark,' 'Crystal Skull,' and 'Dial of Destiny' do. It feels more like 'Last Crusade' in that way, but with elements of Raiders and Temple of Doom too. Several sections of the game let you go anywhere you'd like, exploring, fighting, whatever. Others are more limited but provide even greater action. When I tell you there are some action set pieces in this game that the movies could never, ever match, I mean it. But whether you're solving puzzles to enter a temple, flying a plane, or climbing up a wall with your whip, the game simply understands Indiana Jones. Indy will regularly comment about historical connections. He's infinitely curious and filled with wonder. You use notes and images to solve mysteries and document your findings. You wear disguises, make ample use of the whip, and always make sure to get your hat back. Indy even has a new female sidekick, Gina, who often feels like real competition for Marion Ravenwood. Then there is the full reveal of the Macguffin, which feels like it comes in too late but is wholly satisfying anyway. That culminates in a truly epic finale that, as you play it, you constantly wish you could see on the big screen. I realized later that if Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was a movie, it would easily be the third best Indiana Jones movie: Raiders, Last Crusade, then this. And I love Temple of Doom, but it's great because it's different. This one is not different from the other two, which is part of what makes it so special. Best of all, it's done with the Indiana Jones you know and love. As wonderful as Harrison Ford was in Dial of Destiny, and as hard as James Mangold tried to recapture that magic, it was simply not the same as the original trilogy. Dial explored a new aspect of Indy. This is classic, younger Indy. Our favorite Indy. Which is possible both because this is a video game and because of Troy Baker. Seriously, this game is not possible without Troy Baker. His voice work as Indiana Jones is so good, it should be studied by voice actors forever. Never for a second do you not hear Harrison Ford coming out of your game. It's perfect and only helps the total immersion and cohesion of the story. Now, do I wish it were a little longer? Yes. Are there minor problems here and there? Also yes. But for the most part, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was not just worth the wait for this Indy fan, it was beyond my wildest expectations. It made me break out a few of my action figures. Put on the movies while I worked. And, once again, rekindle my eternal love for Indiana Jones. I want to play it again right now, or maybe watch someone else play it, almost like it's the next great Indy movie. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and XBox X/S.
