Jacob Blazewicz
Number of publications: 2410
Graduated with a master's degree in Polish Studies from the University of Warsaw with a thesis dedicated to this very subject. Started his adventure with GRYOnline.pl in 2015, writing in the Newsroom and later also in the film and technology sections (also contributed to the Encyclopedia). Interested in video games (and not only video games) for years. He began with platform games and, to this day, remains a big fan of them (including Metroidvania). Also shows interest in card games (including paper), fighting games, soulslikes, and basically everything about games as such. Marvels at pixelated characters from games dating back to the time of the Game Boy (if not older).
Prison Architect Devs Didn’t Get Along With Paradox Interactive and Abandoned Work on Sequel; It's All About Money
15 May 2024
Studio Double Eleven is parting ways with the Prison Architect series. The developer and Paradox Interactive failed to agree on „a commercial agreement that worked for everyone”.
AC: Shadows Is to Offer Mini Battle Passes and at Least Two Expansions. Tom Henderson Recalls Ubisoft’s Idea and Provides Titles
15 May 2024
The new Assassin's Creed is set to introduce Projects, or miniature battle passes, to accompany the series as part of the AC: Infinity platform.
Manor Lords Publisher Criticized Publishing Methods Hitting Devs. 'This Is a Silly Way to Do Business'
15 May 2024
Tim Bender from Hooded Horse criticized the industry's „ingrained” habit of including cash-flow clauses by publishers. In his opinion, this is bad for both developers and players.
Helldivers 2 Players Aren't Happy With New Warbond. Devs Face Weeks of Delays Due to PSN Issues
15 May 2024
The issue of the PSN account requirement cost a lot of time for the developers of Helldivers 2, still overwhelmed by the huge launch. Now the devs are asking if players like the latest Warbond.
Denuvo and Homeworld 3's User Agreement Aren't Game's Only Problems. New Installment of Iconic RTS Series Didn't Win Players Approval
14 May 2024
Homeworld 3 didn't turn out terribly, but even without Denuvo and the controversial provisions in Gearbox's EULA, players see reasons to complain about the Blackbird Interactive studio's game.
Sony With Big Changes. We Know the Names of Two CEOs Who Will Replace Jim Ryan
14 May 2024
Not one, but two people will replace Jim Ryan as CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The fate of the PlayStation brand will rest in the hands of Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino.
Star Citizen Is Expected to Receive One of Its Largest Updates in History. Recently Released Version 3.23 Already Impressed Players
14 May 2024
Star Citizen received a major alpha 3.23 update, and the highly anticipated version 4.0 may be next in line.
Helldivers 2 Disappears from Steam in More Countries. Devs May Have Teased Return of Predator-Style Enemies
14 May 2024
Talks about the return of Helldivers 2 in countries without PSN are still ongoing. In the meantime, Johan Pilestedt is teasing fans again.
Marvel Rivals Publisher Wanted to Impose Rating Rules on Streamers. NetEase Swiftly Responded to Players' Negative Reaction
13 May 2024
The developers of Marvel Rivals had to apologize for the „misunderstanding” caused by the terms of the agreement with streamers, which originally prohibited criticism of the game. To make things funnier, this was probably completely unnecessary.
Manor Lords Fans Banned From Discussing Mods. For Official Mod Support We'll Have to Wait
13 May 2024
We still have to wait for the official support of mods in Manor Lords. Until then, discussion of them on the game's Discord channel is prohibited.
Helldivers 2 Players' Joint Action Delights Former Dev. 'We Trained Them to Fight Together. And Then They Fought Together'
13 May 2024
„Democratic” action by the Helldivers 2 community in response to Sony's controversial decision clearly impressed the game's former screenwriter.
Total War: Pharaoh Players Praise Devs for New, Nearly Double-Sized Map
11 May 2024
Fans of Total War: Pharaoh are pleased with how the game's map will be expanded in a free update.
'It's No Longer Xbox, but Microsoft Gaming.' Brand Veterans Explain Recent Layoffs
10 May 2024
Even before the announcement of more layoffs, Xbox veterans confirmed that Microsoft bosses have now begun to interfere more in the company's games division.
Words of Xbox’s CEO Didn’t Win Applause. Sarah Bond Justifies Microsoft’s Decisions and Promises Support for Game Pass
10 May 2024
Sarah Bond unspecifically explained the reasons for the closure of Tango Gameworks. She did, however, confirm the future of Game Pass and the imminent debut of Microsoft's mobile game store.
DayZ Ice Map Coming; Fans Displeased with Frostline Price
10 May 2024
DayZ: Frostline will hit gamers at the end of the year, although console owners should look forward to it the most.
Players Appreciate Latest Expansion to EU4. Winds of Change Meets Expectations
10 May 2024
Europa Universalis 4 received a new expansion. If Winds of Change is the game's last expansion, it will apparently be a worthy farewell to the title from Paradox Interactive.
Nerfs in Helldivers 2 'Remove the Fun.' Johan Pilestedt Promises Changes in Balance Approach and Asks Players If It's Too Early for New Paid Content
09 May 2024
Johan Pilestedt and other developers of Helldivers 2 have promised to look into the issue of gameplay balance. A new Warbond has also been added to the game, after players voted for its release.
Industry Sympathizes With Hellblade 2 Devs; Also Expressing Concern for Fate of Doom, Avowed, and Psychonauts Creators
09 May 2024
Following the sudden shutdown of Tango Gameworks, there are concerns about the fate of other Xbox studios. Journalist Jez Corden also has significant reservations about the actions of Microsoft, which is allegedly not very supportive of its teams.
'We Need Smaller Games That Give Us Prestige and Awards.' This Statement by Xbox Game Studios Head Surprised Not Only Hi-Fi Rush Devs
09 May 2024
Matt Booty of Xbox Game Studios believes Microsoft needs small and high-profile games. Such as Hi-Fi Rush, whose developers were shut down as part of the recent wave of layoffs.
'He's a Good Human and He Cares Deeply for the Creative Process and Developers.' Former Blizzard CEO Defends Phil Spencer's Image
09 May 2024
Mike Ybarra took to Phil Spencer's defense after Microsoft's recent layoffs, although he doesn't deny that the head of the gaming division is responsible for the Xbox situation.
