By Ron Duwell |
2012 was a rough year for those of us who like a little originality in our video games. Analysts claim that the changing of a generation means a smaller wave of new ideas, but it’s also the time for a few nice gems to fall…
By Ron Duwell |
Bethesda doesn’t have enough good things to say about Dishonored. The game has been “exceeding expectations,” as PR Chief Pete Hines recently said to Destructoid, and he couldn’t be happier because great news for his game means less work for him. What’s the great news?…
By Ron Duwell |
Shame, shame on anyone who says a new IP can’t work during this transition phase into the next console generation. Dishonored is one of the biggest feel good stories of the year, and it is poised to pummel the pessimism out of the nay-saying analysts who doubted…
By Joey Davidson |
Arkane Studios, a developer built with a team of gaming industry veterans, has created a wonderful world of revenge, choice and stealth. Dishonored puts players in the boots of Corvo, a guard to the Royal Empress of Dunwall. Dunwall is a strange whaling city where whale…
By Eric Frederiksen |
It’s hardly a surprise, but it’s still a relief: Bethesda confirms that Dishonored has gone gold. With how frequently games are delayed just weeks before release, it’s good to get confirmation that this highly anticipated title will be ready on-time. Three years of development across…
By Joey Davidson |
Arkane Studios and Bethesda are back with a brand new developer’s diary for Dishonored, the brand new IP launching later this fall. In the first video, the folks from Arkane Studios took time to explain exactly how open and unique they’re attempting to make the…
By Joey Davidson |
Linearity, for a lot of gamers, has become an ever-present design problem in today’s gaming world. The experiences of blockbuster, AAA titles can be summed up with words like straightforward, confined and dogmatic. They are rope-a-dope tales with express instructions on how to win, who…
By Ron Duwell |
Dishonored is looking more and more like the game to beat this year. Relatively unknown before E3 this year, a constant stream of trailers has just about everyone pumped for an original and fun first-person experience. I’m reminded of the Bioshock hype back in 2007.…
By Eric Frederiksen |
Thinking that having a tons of hype and great studio behind Dishonored wasn’t enough, publisher Bethesda Softworks announced in a press release a voice cast that goes beyond star-studded territory and into oscar-winning – not to mention Golden-Globe winning and Emmy-nominated.…
By Joey Davidson |
Dishonored is the next major IP from Bethesda, the publishing company behind games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 3. This game features a steampunk vibe and a plot line that has you seeking revenge from behind a crazy mask. Supposedly, the open nature of…
By Joey Davidson |
Revealed last month by Game Informer, Dishonored is the retro-futuristic blend of sneaking and choice from Arkane Studios. The project is being developed from the collective talents behind video games that stand as titans to this day. From the story that accompanied the announcement of…
By Jack McGrath |
Despite the fact that Bethesda is still busy at work promoting The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the major publisher announced that it has a new game from Arkane Studios on the way that looks quite promising based on early details. The title is a first-person, stealth-based action…
