Obsidian didn’t expect the backlash to Avowed’s crafting system
Obsidian says it didn’t anticipate the broad backlash to Avowed’s crafting system, expressing surprise at player criticism while standing by the RPG’s core design for Xbox.”
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Art as a prescription: crafting your way to better health
The Well newsletter highlights research suggesting that engaging with art and crafts—like knitting or painting—can boost health and happiness, describing it as a potential fifth pillar of health. Insights from Daisy Fancourt, a UCL professor of psychobiology and epidemiology, are cited to illustrate how creative activities may improve well-being, whether done solo or in group settings.
ARC Raiders: Top Skills, Performance Boosts, and Competitive Edge
The article outlines the top skills to unlock first in Arc Raiders, emphasizing mobility, looting efficiency, and stamina management to enhance gameplay and survival during raids.
Michaels Revives Sewing, Knitting, and Party Shops Amid Market Shifts
Michaels is reviving the Joann brand by introducing a 'Knit & Sew Shop' format in its stores, leveraging Joann's popularity and its own acquisition of Big Twist yarn, and expanding its offerings with new concepts like 'The Party Shop at Michaels' to capture market share after the collapse of Joann and Party City.
"Palworld's Latest Updates: New Raid Bosses, Improved Building, and Summer Island Tease"
Palworld's latest update introduces the Ore Mining Site, allowing players to easily farm ores for crafting. To unlock the site, players need to reach level 15 and spend 2 Ancient Technology Points. Building the site requires collecting materials such as stones, ingots, and Paldium Fragments. Assigning Pals with high Mining suitability to work on the site yields the best results, and players can use Ability Glasses and Ring of Mercy to capture suitable Pals.
"Planet Crafter: 1.0 Launch Receives 96% User Score on Steam"
The Planet Crafter, a first-person survival crafting game, is set to launch its 1.0 version on Steam in April after two years in Early Access, featuring new biomes, animal species, and an eight-player co-op mode. With over 96% positive reviews, the game offers a unique focus on terraforming and non-violent gameplay, distinguishing it from other survival games. The update will introduce genetic modification for animals, new biomes, lore, music, animations, improved controller support, and a demo is currently available on Steam with a 30% discount upon launch.
"Joann Crafts Retailer Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Keep Stores Open"
After 81 years in business, Ohio-based fabric and craft retailer Joann Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to potentially become privately owned next month. The company reassured customers that its stores and website will remain open and continue operating as normal. Joann Inc. aims to address its capital structure needs and enhance the customer experience with new financing commitments and a significant reduction in funded debt on its balance sheet.
"Joann's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: What Comes Next?"
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, aiming to reduce its funded debt by about $500 million. The company expects to complete the bankruptcy process by April 2024 and become a private entity, with its stores and website continuing to operate as normal. Joann's Chief Financial Officer stated that the move will provide the financial resources and flexibility necessary to maintain its product assortments and enhance the customer experience.
"Joann Fabrics Retailer Files for Bankruptcy Amid Consumer Pullback"
Fabric and craft retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing struggles with declining revenue and customers cutting back on discretionary spending. The Ohio-based company has secured $132 million in fresh funding to reduce its $1 billion debt, and its 850 stores and website will remain open for business. The bankruptcy process will allow Joann to receive an infusion of cash, streamline operations, and reduce debt levels, while its stock will become privately owned following the delisting from the Nasdaq.
"Lightyear Frontier: Mech-Powered Farming Sim Review"
Lightyear Frontier is a cozy crafting exploration game with a unique mech-based twist to its farming, offering a purely peaceful gaming experience with no combat and no time pressure. While the game's story is currently short and sparse, it delivers a fun romp around an alien world with a focus on customization, decoration, and farming. The mech provides a new point of view and adds excitement to the gameplay, although the early stages can feel a bit slow. Despite its shortcomings, Lightyear Frontier's relaxed pace and focus on exploration make it an enjoyable experience in its Early Access stage.
"Palworld Player Warns Against Unlocking 'Lame' Meme Gun"
A Palworld player has cautioned others against unlocking the Decal Gun Set, a suite of weapons that allows players to slap images of Pals on surfaces, due to its lack of permanence and the rare resources required for crafting, despite the potential for humor in plastering Pals with distorted decals.
"Outbound: A Cozy Camper Van Survival Game Combining The Sims and Stardew Valley"
Outbound is an upcoming open-world survival game that combines cozy and crafting elements, reminiscent of games like Stardew Valley and The Sims, where players leave their mundane office jobs to live in a camper van in a utopian near future. The game involves building, exploring, scavenging materials, and customizing the camper van, while also focusing on technological advancements and using natural energy to power the home. With no release date yet, interested players can wishlist it on Steam, follow the developers on Twitter, and back the project on Kickstarter.
"Nightingale: Crafting a Fantasy Survival World with BioWare Pedigree"
Inflexion Games' upcoming survival game Nightingale has sparked passionate discussions among players about its crafting system and UI design, with some finding the card-based menus and hotkey assignments clunky and cumbersome, while others appreciate the visual approach. The game's combat and movement mechanics also received mixed reviews, with some finding them janky and unsatisfying. Despite these concerns, the game's unique setting and atmosphere have intrigued players, and the developers are working on polishing the UI ahead of the early access launch on February 20th.
"Mastering Crafting in Infinite Craft: From Monsters to Humans"
Infinite Craft is a popular logic-based crafting game where players combine basic elements to create various items, structures, and concepts. The game is gaining popularity as players discover new crafting recipes, and a list of known recipes is being compiled. Players can combine elements like water, fire, wind, and earth to create a wide range of items, from animals and mythical creatures to natural phenomena and historical figures. The list of crafting recipes is constantly growing, and players are encouraged to experiment and discover new combinations.
"Nightingale: The Fantasy Survival Game Poised for Surprise Hit Status"
Nightingale, an upcoming survival and crafting adventure game from Inflexion Games, offers an alternative history of magic and Victoriana with a BioWare pedigree. Set in a Victorian-era Earth engulfed in a deadly miasma, players, as Realmwalkers, must survive in hostile fae realms while seeking a way home. The game's early hours offer traditional survival gameplay, but its infinite procedurally generated worlds and mid-game features, such as elemental infusions and intricate construction, promise a richer and more complex experience. Despite a slow start, Nightingale's delightfully refreshing anything-goes personality and romantic world-building may ultimately cast a compelling spell on players.