Today in Games — Oct 17
Posted by GamesDaily
- The Cosy Coastal Farming Sim Coral Island Is Officially On Its Way To Switch 2 This Winter — Coral Island is finally coming to Nintendo, giving Switch 2 players another farming and life simulation option. Its release alongside a major update also shows… — discuss · link - Konami president says AI won't change game dev much and people will always be more important — Konami’s view suggests that AI may not radically change how games are made, which matters for players concerned about the role of human creativity in future… — discuss · link - PS5 JRPG Atelier Karia Adding GTA San Andreas-Style Weight Mechanic After Overwhelming Fan Vote — Atelier Karia is adding a weight mechanic after a strong fan vote, making eating more than a minor part of the game. It shows how player feedback can shape a… — discuss · link - Steam achievements are getting a huge overhaul, with separate sets for DLC and season passes, and an easy way to compare with friends — Steam’s planned achievement overhaul could make it easier to track DLC and season pass content separately from the base game. A built-in way to compare… — discuss · link - Art of Rally follow-up Over the Hill's biggest success is finding a way to be a driving game that asks you to take it slow — I'd nearly forgotten Over the Hill's predecessor, Art of Rally, was a racing game. But that's not meant as a slight. It's just that, for all the happy hours I… — link This week’s stories show games changing through updates, player feedback, new platform features, and debates over how development may evolve. From Coral Island and Atelier Karia to Steam achievements and Over the Hill, which of these changes are you most interested in seeing for yourself?