Game Cancellation
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Hasbro has canceled an in-development Dungeons & Dragons video game that was being created by Giant Skull, the studio led by veteran game director Stig Asmussen. The project had generated early interest because of the talent involved and the strength of the Dungeons & Dragons brand, but it will no longer move forward under its…
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There’s been a significant development unfolding at Hi-Rez, the company responsible for developing Smite 2. The company has apparently laid off between 50-60 employees, bringing an unsettling aura to many departments within the organization. This decision follows a similar string of layoffs back in October, making it a challenging time for the company’s workforce. While…
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Devotees of the Metroid series have been chomping at the bit for nearly two decades, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. After an official announcement of the sequel in June 2017, preorders were made available on Amazon. Despite the game’s protracted development timeline, the preorders have remained in effect. However, a surprising…
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Remedy Entertainment has announced the cancellation of the game codenamed “Kestrel” to concentrate on other projects in its pool. Originally a restart of an earlier project named “Vanguard” initiated in November 2023, “Kestrel” represented the early conceptual stage of a premium cooperative multiplayer game. Remedy Entertainment was developing this game, with co-financing from Tencent and…
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Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has resulted in the cancellation of Blizzard Entertainment’s untitled survival game set in an original universe. This news coincides with various layoffs across Xbox gaming teams and the resignation of Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, who had led the company since 2021. Ybarra’s departure comes with a heartfelt statement expressing his…