Hello Games, a small indie studio comprising of all but 16 employees have been in the middle of a storm ever since it released its over-hyped (and over priced) indie sandbox game No Man’s Sky earlier this year. It seems, controversy refuses to leave their side or perhaps, they want to keep it that way. … Read more
No Man’s Sky and controversy seems unseparable at this point. Merely months since its release, the game’s managed to receive overwhelmingly negative reception and accusations thrown its way. However, its promoter Sony is also getting embroiled in the mess. It’s a known story that hundreds of gamers who purchased No Man’s Sky had gone to Sony to … Read more
No Man’s Sky has been one of the biggest horror stories of the year as far as videogames are concerned. What started as being a promising open world game offering a world of possibilities soon turned into a bitter experience for millions of gamers worldwide. Not only did the game fail to live upto people’s … Read more
After his studio being flagged for investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the massive backlash on what was a hugely special game to him, and just events in general, we’d imagine Sean Murray isn’t doing too well just now. Well, apparently, he’s ‘fine.’ We’re glad to hear it, because he doesn’t really deserve half … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, No Man’s Sky went from being one of the most anticipated, exciting games of 2016 to being one of the most hated, and for many, underwhelming titles ever. As if the general consensus that this is the case wasn’t damaging enough for Hello Games – who I have complete sympathy for, … Read more
One of the most consistent complaints about No Man’s Sky which found worldwide approval was the fact that the game shipped with a pricepoint of $60, same as any other AAA title. Gamers felt this was grossly unfair since the game’s content and scale didn’t justify such a premium pricing. However, most people suspected Sony … Read more
When it comes to trying out new games, the early stages can often make or break the experience. They can halt games entirely, seeming so tedious and laborious that players simply can’t go on. Equally, they can engage us in special ways, making us eager for more. Sometimes, the early stages aren’t all that reflective … Read more