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Small games can be good for AAA studios, and "directly contributed" to big RPGs like Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, says Obsidian's Josh Sawyer

Pentiment and Grounded were extremely valuable for Obsidian

GamesRadar · Nov 24, 2023

Following the release of Starfield and more this year, Xbox says it's on track for 4 "big" first-party games a year

"So every three months, we've got something new coming out"

GamesRadar · Nov 10, 2023

CRPG vet has a specially engraved watch to remind him his underrated game was good, actually

One of Obsidian Entertainment's most overlooked games finally found long overdue success

GamesRadar · Nov 9, 2023

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Grounded's next update will add full-on creative tools allowing custom backyards and game modes

"We’ve always wanted to see what the community can make with these tools."

PC Gamer · Nov 4, 2023

Grounded's new Playgrounds creation system is being used to create giant bug wars

Grounded's upcoming Make It or Break It update adds a new Playgrounds mode players are using to simulate giant bug wars.

Windows Central · Nov 2, 2023

Backyard survival sim Grounded to get its own version of Halo's Forge mode

The Make It And Break It update lets players create their own experiences

GamesRadar · Nov 1, 2023

Grounded's biggest update ever is 'more powerful than anything our development team at Obsidian can do'

I spoke to Grounded game director Adam Brennecke about the Make It or Break It Update, which will give players the tools to build anything they want.

Windows Central · Nov 1, 2023

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Upcoming RPGs in 2024 to keep on your radar: Final Fantasy, Bloodlines 2, and more

The slate of upcoming RPGs of 2024 is packed with high-profile video game releases in the first few months, and these are some of the best

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2023

10 best games like Starfield to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Constellation

Whether it's because you don't own an Xbox Series X or you're looking for something similar, here's 10 great games like Starfield you can play instead

GamesRadar · Sep 3, 2023

'A triumph': Brian Fargo, Mike Laidlaw, and other RPG architects weigh in on Baldur's Gate 3

Creative forces behind series like Fallout, Dragon Age, The Elder Scrolls, and Pillars of Eternity react to Baldur's Gate 3.

PC Gamer · Aug 19, 2023

The best CRPGs to play after Baldur's Gate 3

Defeated the Absolute already? Here are some options for your next adventure.

PC Gamer · Aug 17, 2023

The best space games to play on PC Game Pass ahead of Starfield's arrival

Our August Game Pass showcase shoots for the stars.

PC Gamer · Aug 16, 2023

Avowed was originally co-op but Obsidian ditched it to "refocus"

Obsidian had to refocus during Avowed development to ditch co-op and concentrate on single-player.

TechRadar · Aug 10, 2023

Obsidian almost made Avowed a multiplayer RPG to get funding

Obsidian just about turned Avowed into a multiplayer game to ensure they could get the funding needed before Xbox bought the studio

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2023

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PC Gamer · Aug 9, 2023

Avowed was going to be multiplayer till the devs realised they wanted to make 'an Obsidian game and not something different'

"When you're asking for 50, 60, 70, 80 million you've got to have something interesting to talk about."

Windows Central · Aug 9, 2023

Here's why Avowed co-op was canceled by Obsidian

In the last video of Obsidian's 20th Anniversary documentary series, the developers discuss the development process behind their upcoming RPG, Avowed.

GamesRadar · Aug 9, 2023

Avowed was set to be multiplayer until Obsidian refocused on "the things it's best at"

The upcoming Skyrim-like is now a more traditional single-player experience

PC Gamer · Jul 3, 2023

Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 have reignited the 'quantity vs quality' debate around RPGs that promise a billion hours of gameplay, but I think they can actually deliver

Stop me if you've heard this before: "Our game has more words than the Lord of the Rings and the Bible put together! It's a billion, kajillion hours long! You can't finish it! No one can finish it!"

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Tom’s Guide · Jun 23, 2023

Avowed release date window, trailer, gameplay, story and more

Avowed is a first-person RPG from Obsidian featuring swords, spells and guns.

Windows Central · Jun 19, 2023

Obsidian responds to 'concerns' about Avowed's Xbox and PC visuals and scope

Some have called it Obsidian's answer to Skyrim, but Avowed seems to be taking a tighter, less sandbox-oriented approach. In comments on an RPG fan forum, Obsidian's Brian Diem had some thoughts to share.

Windows Central · Jun 16, 2023

Xbox Games Showcase 2023: Our 'Best in Show' picks

Between the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Xbox Games Showcase Extended, Microsoft has been busy. Now that the dust has settled, here are our picks for the best moments from their recent gaming events.

GamesRadar · Jun 16, 2023

Obsidian has said the magic words to sell me on Avowed

Opinion | Obsidian isn't interested in matching the scale of Skyrim, and that's for the best

PC Gamer · Jun 15, 2023

Obsidian celebrates 20 years by offering fat discounts on some of the greatest RPGs ever made

Pick up some stone-cold classics for pocket change.

Windows Central · Jun 14, 2023

Obsidian's CEO comments why Avowed is not the studio's take on Skyrim

Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming AAA RPG, Avowed, is the studio's third release since being acquired in 2018. Originally pitched as their take on Skyrim, production has shifted to a more linear and RPG-focused approach. Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart shared details on the game with PC Gamer following the Xbox Games Showcase…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2023

Obsidian says Avowed is more than just a Skyrim clone

Avowed, the newest RPG from Fallout New Vegas makers Obsidian, started life as a Skyrim clone before turning into something rather different

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