Video game news in review: The biggest news from the week of November 1, 2024

Video game news in review: The biggest news from the week of November 1, 2024

As an old-school gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, let me tell you, this week has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride! The new releases have got me all pumped up and ready to dive back into the virtual world.


This week, the stream of video game news continues, diving us into November. The past few days have seen a multitude of new arrivals, so let’s dive right in and explore them.

New game releases this week

Actually, we overlooked it the previous week, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 finally made its debut last Friday, October 25. It seems to be receiving some positive feedback as well, so if you’re a fan of Call of Duty games, you might want to give this one a try too.

Coming soon is “Dragon Age: The Veilguard”, launched on October 31st. As yet, player reviews haven’t been published on Metacritic, but critics’ reviews are generally favorable. IGN awarded it a score of 9/10, while Gamespot gave it a 7/10. However, I’m not sure if it will meet the high anticipation and expectations built up over a decade.

Wrapping up this week is the remastered version of “Horizon Zero Dawn,” which might seem superfluous for a game that continues to boast an impressive visual appeal. However, Gameranx provides a comprehensive analysis in their “Before You Buy” article that reveals there’s more than just enhanced graphics at play, aiming to bring it on par with the visual standard of “Horizon Forbidden West.

Alan Wake 2 soundtrack on vinyl

Failing to mention Remedy Entertainment in our discussion would be a mistake, as they revealed on Thursday that Laced Records will release a four-vinyl LP of music from Alan Wake 2. This collection includes the original score, “Yötön Yö,” Poe’s songs, and “Herald of Darkness.” The price tag is $88, which might seem steep, but remember, it comprises four records.

Sony officially shuts down Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi

With the unpredictable outcome of Concord, Sony has declared this week that they are closing down Firewalk Studios. While the full details can be found in the attached email, this news may not come as a shock to many.

In the same email, they also announced the closure of Neon Koi, which is a mobile developer, which is something Sony’s only starting to dip their toes into.

Fandom and Gamespot layoffs

Earlier this week, Fandom revealed a workforce reduction affecting 11% of their employees. This cut particularly impacted the teams at Gamespot, including video creators and UK-based personnel. At present, specifics are scarce, but affected staff have shared the unfortunate news on Twitter.

An interview with Machine Games

In an exclusive chat, Machine Games, the team behind “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” have shared some insights. This intriguing article only heightens our anticipation for its release in December, not just because of Troy Baker’s spot-on Harrison Ford impersonation, but also due to the fascinating details revealed.

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2024-11-01 17:14