Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Video game news 2/23/21: Chaos reported at Dying Light 2 studio Techland, a Peacock Frogger game show, Xbox Games with Gold for March 2021 Nier Automata 5.5 million sales Play at Home PlayStation

News You Might’ve Missed on 2/23/21: Alleged ‘Chaos’ at Dying Light 2 Studio Techland, a Frogger Game Show, & More

Today has given us an onslaught of video game news like Days Gone and more PlayStation titles coming to PC, so let’s jump into some more stories here. We learned that Frogger is being turned into a game show, a new report claims that Techland is plagued with mismanagement (among other issues), NieR: Automata reached a major sales milestone, and more. Here’s the video game news you might’ve missed on Feb. 23, 2021.

Recommended Videos

Frogger Is Being Turned into a Game Show

Frogger is back… as a game show coming to streaming service Peacock. This news comes by way of the Frogger casting site here (and relayed by The Verge), which lays out some of the rules of the upcoming game show. The series has been approved for 13 episodes, each lasting one hour, and seems to be reminiscent of the Wipeout show. It’s unknown when the series will air, but you Peacock subscribers will now have something else to look forward to after watching The Office.

Read More: Frogger is coming to the Peacock streaming service as a game show

Your March 2021 Xbox Games with Gold Lineup Is Here

The latest batch of Xbox Games with Gold titles have been announced for the month of March 2021. The list is as follows:

  • Warface: Breakout — Available March 1 to 31
  • Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse — Available March 16 to April 15
  • Metal Slug 3 — Available March 1 to 15
  • Port Royale 3 — Available March 16 to 31

Overall, it isn’t the strongest lineup, but we do recommend checking out Metal Slug 3 if you haven’t already.

NieR: Automata Has Surpassed 5.5 Million Units Sold

On the 4th anniversary of NieR: Automata, Square Enix has announced that it has sold 5.5 million copies — a huge milestone for the action game. The once niche series has now landed on the map, coming a long way from the original game, which launched in 2010. Fans also have NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 to look forward to, planned to launch later in 2021.

PlayStation’s Play At Home Initiative Will Kick Off Again This March, Starting with Ratchet & Clank

Sony is bringing back the Play At Home program, offering “free games and entertainment” to PlayStation users from March until June 2021. Kicking things off is Ratchet & Clank, which will be available for free starting on March 1. Unlike PS Plus games, these titles are absolutely free to everyone, regardless of membership or status — so long as you have an internet connection to download the offerings.

Read More: Play At Home returns: Four months of offers for PlayStation games and entertainment begin March 1

Dying Light 2 Developer Techland Plagued with Mismanagement and “Chaos” According to Report

According to a lengthy report from TheGamer, Dying Light 2 studio Techland has gone through its fair share of mismanagement over the years — hence why the game has been in development for so long. The report claims that Dying Light 2‘s story has been rewritten “six times or so” and that managers have used sexist or homophobic slurs towards other employees, among other unacceptable work behavior. The full story is quite damning but paints a clearer picture of what’s going on at Techland right now, which, unfortunately, shows why Dying Light 2 has been in the oven so long.

Read More: Report: Techland Is Bleeding Talent Due To Autocratic Management, Bad Feedback, And Lack Of Direction


The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Ā Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Joseph Yaden
Joseph Yaden
I'm Joseph! I love Nintendo and horror games. When I'm not writing about video games I can usually be found petting my cats and listening to some Progressive Metal. Meshuggah is tight.