Tag: Game Development
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Continuation of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Promised in Honour of Late Director Shutaro Ida
The loss of Shutora Ida, passed on at 52 after an eighteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer, sends waves of grief across the gaming community. This sorrowful update was shared through a family statement released on Ida’s official X account on February 15. In light of this regrettable event, Koji Igarashi, a former collaborator, has pledged…
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Riot Games Reduces 2XKO Team Following Disappointing Launch
Riot Games, a leading player in the gaming industry, recently announced a workforce downsizing within the development team of its free-to-play fighting game, 2XKO. Approximately 80 team members were laid off, a decision made following the game’s less than stellar reception since its launch on January 20, 2026. Known for its successful and popular MOBA…
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2XKO Development Group Undergoes Downsizing After Slow Start
Following the tepid reception of the no-cost fight-based video game 2XKO, Riot Games has made the decision to reduce the size of the development team working on the game. This decision comes as player engagement did not reach the necessary levels to warrant a team of the current size. Despite the downsizing, ongoing progress will…
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Warhammer Creators Prohibit Staff from Leveraging AI Technology
Envision the shielding runes glowing on the garb of the machine spirit; picture hymns infusing the circuits, dismantling the strategies of the Abominable Intelligence; picture divine wrath descending upon the encroaching disaster of Artificial Intelligence. Fellow enthusiasts, the epoch of action is here. Games Workshop has imposed a restriction on their employees from employing generative…
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Marathon Reboot Release Date Revealed by Bungie
The revamped and now more menacing sci-fi extraction shooter, Marathon, developed by Bungie is back on track. Declared to launch in March 2026, anticipating players can look forward to this long-awaited reboot of the cult classic Marathon franchise. Previously, it was scheduled for a release no later than March 31, 2026, having been postponed from…
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Megabonk Withdrawn From Game Awards Nominees by its Creator
The creator of Megabonk, known as Vedinad, has opted to remove his game from The Game Awards (TGA) due to its nomination in the category of Best Debut Indie Game. He claims that Megabonk isn’t eligible for this category as it doesn’t mark his debut in the gaming arena. This announcement came through a post…
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Halo Infinite Concludes with Final Update, Developers Shift Focus
The era of ‘Halo: Infinite’ is nearing its end. Unveiled on a recent Friday during a livestream by Halo Studios, Microsoft and the game’s creators have indicated that the game’s impending major update, Operation: Infinite, will be its final. It was through this update that the development studio offered gratitude to their fans for their…
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Square Enix Massive Layoffs Amid Japanese Consolidation
Square Enix, a prominent player in the gaming industry, is witnessing significant layoffs today, potentially affecting more than 100 individuals. This massive shift is part of a broader strategy by the company towards consolidating its publishing arm and intensifying its development efforts on home turf, Japan. The downsizing news has been mutually confirmed by public…
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Understanding Battlefield 6’s Bots: Developer Clears the Air
David Sirland, the lead producer of Battlefield, recently addressed some misunderstandings around the employment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), or ‘bots’ in the Battlefield 6 multiplayer. Battlefield 6, the newest iteration in this popular series, has been known to use bots to fill multiplayer matches which fail to pull together enough players. This has resulted in…
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Rockstar Fires Employees Amid Confidential Info Leak Allegations
Rockstar Games is under fire once again, this time for accusations against employees regarding the alleged leakage of confidential information. In the previous week, the giant behind the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 allegedly dismissed between 30 and 40 of its staff. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has slammed this move as…
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Warhammer Survivors, a Grimdark Edition of Endless Hordes Genre
Gaming genres are ever-evolving, and one sub-genre that has recently gained particular attention is the endless hordes and power-ups games inspired by the much-celebrated Vampire Survivors. Continuing the trend is Warhammer Survivors, an exciting addition to this genre. Set in the iconic and expansive universes of Warhammer 40K and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, this latest…
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End of New Content Development for ‘New World: Aeternum’
Amazon Games has officially declared an end to the development of fresh content for the much-acclaimed game, ‘New World: Aeternum’. It was initially broadcasted with the recent release of Season 10 and the Nighthaven update, disclosing that these releases would serve as the culmination of the game’s content evolution. The decision, however, has no impact…