All articles tagged with #cyberpunk
Emma Roth reviews her three-month experience with Telly, a free TV that constantly displays ads on a secondary screen, offering a glimpse into a future where advertising is integrated into everyday entertainment devices.
Aspyr is releasing Deus Ex Remastered, a definitive edition of the classic cyberpunk action RPG, for Nintendo Switch and other platforms on February 5, 2026, featuring improved visuals, quality-of-life updates, and modern controller support.
The classic 2000 RPG Deus Ex is getting a remaster for PS5, scheduled for release on February 5, 2025, featuring graphical updates and gameplay tweaks, though some fans may be disappointed with the visual overhaul.
In the sci-fi series 'Alien: Earth,' big tech is portrayed as a monster that exploits children, with the story highlighting themes of moral compromise, artificial bodies, and the dark side of technological advancement in a futuristic Earth setting.
Replaced, a highly anticipated cyberpunk action game announced in 2021, is finally set for release in Spring 2026, with a trailer showcasing progress and improvements, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, including day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Replaced is a visually stunning 2.5D cyberpunk action-adventure game set in an alternate 1980s America, featuring impressive pixel art, dynamic lighting, a Batman Arkham-style combat system, and RPG elements, with high anticipation for its potential as a top indie game of 2026.
Off The Grid, a cyberpunk-themed battle royale game developed by Gunzilla Games and directed by Neill Blomkamp, has launched in early access on Steam, offering free-to-play gameplay with cross-platform support, new updates, and customization options like switchable cyberlimbs, with ongoing improvements based on player feedback.
The article reflects on reading William Gibson's Neuromancer in 2025, highlighting how Gibson's lack of technical knowledge at the time contributed to the book's mysterious and organic depiction of future technology, emphasizing that sci-fi is ultimately about people and their stories. It discusses the genre's evolution, the importance of believable future tech, and personal experiences with the novel's impact and style.
Deus Ex, considered one of the greatest games of all time, celebrated its 25th anniversary, highlighting its innovative gameplay, narrative depth, and lasting influence on the gaming industry, remaining highly playable and relevant today.
CD Projekt has announced a new Cyberpunk animation project in collaboration with Netflix, following the success of Cyberpunk 2077, which has sold over 30 million copies. The Phantom Liberty expansion has also sold eight million units. The new animation project follows the success of Cyberpunk Edgerunners and is part of CD Projekt's broader strategy, which includes bringing the game to Mac devices and developing a sequel, Project Orion, in North America. Additionally, The Witcher 4 has entered full-scale production.
Deus Ex creator Warren Spector suggests that if the game were made today, it might be seen as a documentary due to its themes of dystopia and control. Reflecting on the changes since its 2000 release, Spector notes the game's relevance to real-world issues at the time, such as AI and bioengineering. He expresses confusion over Embracer Group's decision to cancel a new Deus Ex project by Eidos Montreal, which was part of a cost-cutting move, and mentions his unavailability to work on a new installment despite its revival announcement.
Proxy Studios, known for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, has released Zephon, a new 4X strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. The game features a mix of magic and cyberpunk elements, with players managing city architecture, engaging in turn-based tactical combat, and navigating a branching narrative. Zephon offers over 50 unique units, 150 technologies, and various climates and resources to manage, providing a rich strategic experience in a world of mutated creatures and alien remnants.
Figma CEO Dylan Field suggests a shift from the futuristic, dystopian cyberpunk design to a more optimistic and humanist solarpunk aesthetic, characterized by organic shapes, greenery, and blending architecture with the environment. This trend reflects a move towards cuter, friendlier designs, as seen with the Rabbit R1 at CES, and emphasizes a more natural and blended approach to technology and architecture.
The trailer for the upcoming cyberpunk-noir detective game "Nobody Wants To Die" showcases a self-aware, hard-boiled narrative set in New York in 2329, featuring cool hover-cars and consciousness transfer technology. Players will take on the role of detective James Karra to solve crimes using advanced cyberpunky gadgets, including a time-rewinding device. The game is set for release later this year.
Detective: Ritual of the Sea is an upcoming action-adventure cyberpunk detective game by InterStudio, where players use advanced future tech to solve criminal cases, make dialogue choices, and use deductive reasoning. The game is set to release for PC at a later date, with a demo currently available as part of Steam Next Fest.