Creator Says Gamers No Longer Think For Themselves
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Tim Cain, co-creator of Fallout, criticized how social media influencers now shape gamers' opinions, arguing many players rely on influencers to tell them what to think rather than forming their own judgments.
- Sony raised the price of refurbished PS5 consoles by $100 to match recent hikes in new unit prices, despite no increased manufacturing costs for older models.
- Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, revealed he has already completed the unreleased game over 40 times and expressed excitement about its progress.
- Rumors suggest remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 are actively in development, following the upcoming release of Halo: Campaign Evolved remake expected this summer.
- Fans are hopeful for Silksong’s Sea of Sorrow DLC news soon after developer Team Cherry’s Matthew Griffin responded to a fan inquiry with a monocle emoji, though the DLC remains scheduled for later in 2026.
