Tag: Game Development
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Near Cancellation of Final Fantasy XI by Square Enix
In an exceptional dialogue with Yoji Fujito, the distinguished producer and director of the globally acclaimed game Final Fantasy XI, intriguing inside stories about the game and its near-future were revealed. Fujito shared that the powerhouse behind the title, Square Enix, was on the brink of adopting a different strategy for the game in 2024,…
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Team Prioritizes Kingdom Hearts 4, Abandons Missing Link Project
Disappointment ripples through the Kingdom Hearts community following the recent announcement from Square Enix about the cancellation of their anticipated mobile game – Missing Link. This expected ‘link’ in the storyline of Sora’s next grand exploration was seen as an aid to endure the apparently interminable wait for further news on Kingdom Hearts 4. Nevertheless,…
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Updated Gothic 1 Remake Demo Now Available
Developers at Alkimia Interactive and their publishing allies at THQ Nordic have recently released an enhanced version of the demo for Gothic 1 Remake, oftentimes referred to as the ‘Nyras Prologue’. This updated demo, currently accessible to the gaming community through Steam, carries revisions instigated by feedback gathered since its initial release back in February.…
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Stardew Valley Creator May Eventually Develop Sequel
Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, the mind behind the beloved title Stardew Valley, has become renowned for his consistent commitment to improving and upgrading his creation through continuous updates. However, despite his preference for enriching Stardew Valley, Barone shared that he doesn’t entirely exclude the possibility of unveiling a Stardew Valley 2 in the less immediate future.…
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Nintendo Pokémon Lawsuit Forces Unfavorable Changes in Palworld Game
In the ever-evolving world of gaming, adaption and legal respect remain key aspects that developers have to consider. A rather clear illustration of this principle is the case of Pocketpair, the developer of well-loved game Palworld. The company recently indicated alterations in its mechanisms, triggered by patent-infringement accusations from iconic gaming entities Nintendo and The…
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Chrono Trigger Remake Possibly Leaked by Yuji Hori at 2025 Comicon
On May 2, 2025, an unprecedented event occurred at Comicon Naples 2025 which may have sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. Yuji Horii, the renowned gaming developer and creative powerhouse behind imaginative worlds such as Dragon Quest, made a surprise appearance at a Dragon Quest panel. His presence wasn’t the only unexpected feature of the…
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Valve’s Deadlock Has Unique, Highly Exclusive Second Alpha Test
Valve’s multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Deadlock, an intriguing mashup of a shooter and MOBA, has kept gamers intrigued particularly since its initial launch. Rumors swirled around the Internet about the game for months, with numerous pieces of leaked footage tantalizing the gaming community before Valve officially announced the existence of this highly secretive…
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FromSoftware Reveals Switch 2 Exclusive: The Duskbloods
On Wednesday, a novel game named “The Duskbloods” was unveiled during the Nintendo Direct event by FromSoftware, the world-famous developers well-known for creating critically acclaimed games including Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series. This exciting new addition to their extensive library of games is projected to hit the market in 2026 exclusively for the…
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Cyan Worlds Cuts Team in Half, Laying Off 12 Developers
There is never a joy in conveying difficult news, particularly when it pertains to layoffs within the gaming studio credited for concepts such as “Myst” and “Riven” – Cyan Worlds. The studio has just recently gone through an excruciatingly difficult phase, announcing layoffs for 12 of its team members. This drastic move has led to…
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Saber Interactive Commences Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Development
The gaming world is abuzz with the thrilling news that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has officially entered the development phase. Publisher Focus Entertainment and game developer Saber Interactive, the creators behind the resounding success story of last year’s Space Marine 2, are reuniting their talents to deliver another masterpiece. Remember, Space Marine 2 made…
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Mountaintop Announces End of Spectre Divide Service in 30 Days
Spectre Divide, a game that created considerable anticipation at launch, first went live for the PC via Steam on September 3, 2024. Subsequently, it made its entry into PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series platforms on February 25, 2025, coinciding with the onset of the game’s premiere season. However, sadly, this multi-platform adventure game didn’t garner…
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Sony’s AI-Powered PlayStation Prototype Leaked Featuring Horizon’s Aloy
Developments in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to shape the future of video gaming as Sony hinted at the possibility of integrating AI-powered characters in its PlayStation platform. This speculation stems from an internal video leak that showed a gaming experiment involving a beloved character, Aloy, from the Horizon series. The internal video…