Tag: Game Development
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“Vampire Survivors Receives a Surprising, Mind-Twisting Update Today; Now Includes the Feature to Open Doors”
Poncle recently surprised fans during the ID@Xbox Digital Showcase with an unscheduled update for Vampire Survivors – the Laborratory update. The update, described by Poncle as their first “AAAA” expansion, presents a range of additions to the game which include a new character, a secret character, three new weapons, and two stages, one of which…
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After 35 Years with ATLUS, Shin Megami Tensei Series Character Designer Kazuma Kaneko Joins COLOPL
Noted character and demon designer, Kazuma Kaneko, renowned for his work on the Megami Tensei series, has departed ATLUS after a 35-year tenure to join COLOPL where he will be developing a new original title. This information was disclosed in a recent interview with Kaneko, where it was also revealed the forthcoming title will showcase…
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Helldivers 2 is improving its ‘overly lethal’ fire that eliminates players hastily
Arrowhead Game Studios plans to address player complaints about the overly deadly fire mechanics in Helldivers 2. Fires, including sudden fire tornadoes and rogue embers, have the power to kill players with alarming speed – a fact which Arrowhead’s community manager, Twinbeard, admits is problematic. Fixes such as adjusting damage per second (DPS), damage over…
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More Than 100 Employees at Avalanche, the Developer of Just Cause, Have Formed a Union
Swedish studio, Avalanche, known for the development of Just Cause, has now become the latest game industry to form a union with more than 100 staff entering an agreement with local labour unions. The deal means Avalanche has now fostered a collective bargaining agreement with Unionen and Engineers of Sweden to cover all employees based…
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CEO of Helldivers 2 Development Team Discusses Why the Game Will Not Include Transmog
The option to alter armor cosmetics, also known as “transmog,” has been an ongoing topic since the release of Helldivers 2. However, it’s now confirmed that this feature will never be incorporated into the game. Although players can experiment with different protective gear using both earned and premium currency, a system that allows them to…
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11 Bit, Frostpunk Developers, Announce New Fantasy Game “Creatures Of Ava”, Allowing Players to Befriend Animals with a Magic Flute
11 bit studios, known for their grim game Frostpunk, have partnered with Chibig and Inverge Studios to produce a new fantasy game titled Creatures Of Ava. Co-written by Rhianna Pratchett, it notably diverges from their usual work, presenting a non-violent storyline focused on rescuing Pokémon-like creatures from a life-threatening infection. The game aims to explore…
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Developers of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Assert it’s Not an NFT Project
The Pokémon Company has unveiled its new virtual card collecting game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and swiftly addressed online rumors suggesting the inclusion of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Fans expressed concerns over the possibility of these digital card collectibles being sold as NFTs, with some even labeling the game an “NFT scam.” In response, a…
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Deck Nine Games, a Narrative Studio, Reduces its Staff by 20%
Deck Nine Games, the studio behind the popular Life Is Strange series, recently announced layoffs cutting 20% of its staff, citing “worsening market conditions.” This follows similar layoffs the company had in 2023 and more recent ones in other game technology giants like PlayStation and developer Supermassive. The layoffs have impacted the team members who…
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Legendary Composer for Final Fantasy, Nobuo Uematsu, Lacks the ‘Strength’ to Score a Complete Video Game Anymore
Renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu, known for his iconic scores for most of the Final Fantasy series, has shared that he likely won’t score an entire video game again. He stated that he intends to keep contributing main themes to the Final Fantasy series, his most recent composition was for the latest remake, Rebirth. However, he…
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Documentary on Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding is now available to stream
The documentary “Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds,” showcasing the creative process behind the formation of Kojima Productions and the development of the popular game Death Stranding, is now available for streaming. Depending on your geographical location, you can watch it on platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, and Hotstar. For instance, it is available on Hulu in…
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Reports Indicate Cancellation of Disco Elysium Expansion, Potential Redundancy for a Quarter of the Staff
The standalone expansion for Disco Elysium, codenamed X7, has been cancelled, with around 24 employees at the developer company ZA/UM facing potential redundancy, according to confidential sources. This development comes from a difficult decision made by ZA/UM CEO Ilmar Kompus to focus his team’s efforts on the remaining two games after the cancelling of X7.…
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The Pokémon Company is conducting an investigation into Palworld
The Pokémon Company has announced it intends to investigate alleged copyright infringement by Palworld, a popular Pokémon-inspired survival game that has drawn accusations of plagiarism since its release. Many players have pointed out similarities between the “Pals” in Palworld and Pokémon, prompting them to alert The Pokémon Company. In a statement, the company stated it…