PAX West

Larian CEO talks Baldur's Gate 3 development and challenges

CEO Swen Vincke also talks about the importance of Larian's independence, noting that it allowed the studio to take some wild chances.

Ebenezer and The Invisible World is a Dickensian take on Metroidvanias

In this indie gaming take on the Charles Dickens classic, it turns out Scrooge's soul wasn't the only one that needed saving.

Foamstars' shifting bubble terrain shows it's no Splatoon knockoff

It's easy to paint Foamstars with a broad brush at first glance, but in action, it's its own animal.

Mina the Hollower pays a gutsy homage to Ocarina of Time

Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower gets inspiration from more Zelda titles than Link's Awakening.

The Lords of the Fallen bosses don't have to be confronted alone

Shacknews went to PAX West to take on a new Lords of the Fallen boss, but we made sure not to go into battle without some help.

Final Fantasy 16 drops free update; PC version & two paid DLCs in development

Producer Naoki Yoshida surprised the PAX West 2023 crowd with some exciting FF16 announcements.

Nintendo Live 2023 event will be hosted alongside PAX West

Nintendo had previously teased its all-ages experience coming to Seattle this year, but now we know it will appear on the convention floor with PAX West 2023.

Limited Run Games on expanding products and Embracer acquisition

The latest from Limited Run Games, what to look forward to from the company in the future, and the recent Embracer acquisition.

Rift of The NecroDancer's director on making a more traditional rhythm game

Catching up with the director of Rift of the NecroDancer to learn more about the game's more traditional approach to rhythm mechanics compared to its predecessor.

Lucid's solo developer on making a love letter to retro games

We learned more about the 2D platformer Lucid at PAX West, and how it serves as something of a letter to retro games.