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Exodus Devs Explain What Makes It Different From Mass Effect

Josh Cotts — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:28 GMT

Exodushas been compared to Mass Effect from the moment it was revealed, and, to be fair, that was probably unavoidable. Archetype Entertainment is made up of several former BioWare developers, after all, Exodus is a choice-driven sci-fi RPG with companions, alien worlds, and a massive universe to explore, and Mass Effect is still one of the easiest reference points for that kind of game. If anything, the comparison is a compliment, especially considering how much of a mark BioWare's own sci-fi RPG franchise left on the genre.

Matthew McConaughey's Interstellar Role Helped Him Understand Exodus' Big Hook

Josh Cotts — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:00:18 GMT

Matthew McConaughey being in Exodus was always going to be one of the easiest things to point out about the game. Archetype Entertainment could have said almost nothing else about its upcoming sci-fi RPG, and the fact that McConaughey is playing the mysterious C.C. Orlev would still be enough to get heads turning. However, his involvement also makes more sense the more Archetype talks about what Exodus is actually about.

Gothic 1 Remake Should You Kill or Spare Grim? Consequences Explained

Lucas Simons — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:25:44 GMT

In Gothic 1 Remake , players will be presented with lots of difficult choices, and among them, killing or sparing Grim is one of the most intriguing and early routes they can pick. Knowing the consequences of this choice beforehand can be helpful, and if you don't mind the spoilers, this guide offers a clear path for those who doubt whether they should murder this NPC or not during The Amulet Quest. Here's every consequence of Killing or Sparing Grim in Gothic 1 Remake.

Exodus' Inspirations Include Horizon Zero Dawn, Dune, Alien, Interstellar, Star Wars, and Star Trek

Josh Cotts — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:17 GMT

Exodus has never looked like a game that's ashamed of where it came from. Archetype Entertainment's upcoming sci-fi RPG is being made by a team with deep roots in some of the genre's biggest games, and from the moment it was revealed, it has been fairly easy to draw comparisons between it and other major sci-fi stories. Mass Effect, in particular, is one franchise Exodus has never shied away from imitating, especially considering some of the team's devs also worked on BioWare's acclaimed sci-fi RPG trilogy in its heyday. However, its influences extend beyond just one IP and medium, reaching into various film and written media as well.

Exodus' Extended Gameplay Reveal Paints the Clearest Picture Yet of Archetype's Sci-Fi RPG

Josh Cotts — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:17 GMT

Exodushas been relentlessly compared to Mass Effect since the moment it was revealed, and it's not hard to see why. After all, Archetype Entertainment's upcoming sci-fi RPG is being made by a team with deep BioWare roots, its story follows a customizable hero traveling across dangerous corners of space with a crew of companions, and its premise involves ancient alien technology, humanity's survival, and major choices that can change the world and the events that occur within it. Add Matthew McConaughey as the mysterious C.C. Orlev and some time dilation mechanics, and Exodus even becomes the ultimate video game homage to Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. Now, during the Future Games Show, Exodus has finally moved beyond the broad idea of what it is with an extended gameplay reveal that gave players the clearest look yet at its combat, companions, choices, and overall RPG structure.

Fatekeeper Burning Axe Weapon Location Guide

Lucas Simons — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:14:06 GMT

For those trying a Fire-based build in Fatekeeper, there's no better tool than the Burning Axe. This weapon increases Fire damage and comes with a cool effect that interacts with certain surfaces, such as Oil and other flammable terrain. If you want to find out where to get this Rare (yellow quality) weapon in Fatekeeper, then you've come to the right place. Check out this guide to learn how to obtain it.

Persona 30th Anniversary Collection Pre-Orders Close June 8

Renan Fontes — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:23:25 GMT

30 years ago, Personawas just a niche spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise that only hardcore gamers knew about. 30 years later, Persona is now one of the most popular and accessible JRPG series in the entire world. Much of modern Persona's appeal comes from the yearly calendar and Social Link systems introduced by Persona 3 on the PS2, but the series has always captivated fans with its high-quality presentation, especially when it comes to the music.

A New Free-to-Play Game on Steam Is Absolutely Blowing Up, But There's a Catch

Mohsen Baqery — Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:17 GMT

A new free-to-play idle RPG called TBH: Task Bar Hero has climbed onto Steam's top 15 most-played games list with over 100,000 concurrent players. However, its reviews have recently fallen to Mixed due to serious allegations and performance issues. An idle game features low-effort gameplay with mostly AFK progression, and the genre has been popular on Steam for quite some time.

New ARPG on Steam is Diablo Meets God of War Remixed into the Extraction Genre

Josh Cotts — Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:16 GMT

The ARPG genre has spent what feels like forever living in Diablo's shadow, but Gods, Death and Reapers is at least trying to step out of it through a different door. Developed by Wolcen Studio, the upcoming free-to-play Steam game takes the familiar bones of an isometric loot-driven RPG and drops them into an extraction loop, where every run is built around surviving long enough to bring something valuable back. That alone makes Gods, Death and Reapers a standout addition to the ARPG space, as it adds tension to a genre that feels like it has become more about one-click builds and enemies that hardly pose a threat than any actual risk.

Why Destiny 3 Is Not a Given for Bungie's Next Game

Josh Cotts — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:17 GMT

It's hard to believe we've arrived at a day like this, when the live-service giant that is Destiny 2 is coming to an unexpected end as Bungie ceases all ongoing development on the game after one final update on June 9. From then on, the game will remain playable in legacy status for the foreseeable future, and while some claim that means Destiny 2 isn't actually ending, that feels more like a technicality than a reality. When a live-service game effectively brings its live service to an end, it is no longer alive, and that's what makes this moment so difficult to process for those who have kept up with the game in some capacity since it launched in 2017.