Tag: Game Development
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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…
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Dragon Age Vet’s Game Reportedly Axed by Wizards of the Coast
In an unexpected turn of events, renowned game development company, Wizards of the Coast seems to have called off its ambitious AAA game development project at the Skeleton Key Studio. The exact nature and details of the game remain largely enshrouded in mystery; however, considering that the studio prominently portrays itself as a creator of…
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Balatro Dev Wins Appeal Against PEGI 18 for Gambling Simulation
In 2024, an unprecedented dispute arose between the developer and publisher of the acclaimed card game, Balatro, and a gaming ratings board. The contention began when Balatro was suddenly classified with an 18+ age rating, an unexpected change that was implemented shortly after the game’s launch. This classification was made even more remarkable when the…
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Marvel Rivals’ NA Team Laid Off Despite Explosive Success
The gaming community has been taken by storm this year with Marvel Rivals, a game that has already amassed a substantial fan base. Within the competitive world of Steam, Marvel Rivals has attracted hundreds of thousands of active users, quickly making it one of the dominant games of the year. However, it’s not all sunshine…
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Marvel Rivals Dev Reports Staff Layoffs
In a surprising plot twist that emerged from the world of video game development, the North American team responsible for shaping the immersive superhero game, “Marvel Rivals,” has recently been affected by a wave of job cuts. Thaddeus Sasser, who held a significant role as one of the game’s directors, revealed through a post on…
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From Software Says Sorry for Elden Ring Nightreign Server Issues
From Software, a prestigious gaming company, recently made a public apology to its user base following persistent connection issues that have been influencing the Elden Ring Nightreign network test. A multitude of gamers are struggling to connect and play in the game’s network test, citing frequent interactions caused by overpopulated servers. The game developing giant…
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Crytek Postpones Crysis 4, Announces Major Layoffs
Gaming company Crytek recently made the distressing announcement that it has no choice but to lay off an estimated 15% of its employees. This decision, as painful as it is inevitable, will have an impact on around 60 personnel of the 400-strong Crytek family. The company defines this action as an essential part of its…
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Civ 7 Developers Promise UI Fixes Following Mixed Player Feedback
Eager devotees of strategy games have already plunged into the world of Sid Meier’s Civilization 7, avidly exploring and assessing the game’s features ahead of its official launch date. This early access was granted to those who purchased the deluxe edition of the game. Although the broad consensus is currently “mixed,” with less than 50%…
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Smite 2 Developer Discontinues Smite 1, Cancels Three Games After Layoffs
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…