Game Development
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Masahiro Sakurai has announced the completion of the final episode for his YouTube channel “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games”. Sakurai revealed this on his Twitter account, while noting that the release date is yet to be determined as other regular episodes will precede it. The decision to conclude the series was made public in early…
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During the Yacht Club Presents stream, the developer announced the production of a new game in the Shovel Knight franchise. Despite no name or release window being shared, the news was still exciting for fans, especially as this year marks the 10th anniversary of the original Shovel Knight release in 2014. The developer has promised…
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Disco Elysium developer, ZA/UM, is facing upheaval as revealed by a recent report by PC Gamer. A stand-alone expansion for Disco Elysium was in advanced stages of development when it got canceled, resulting in layoffs within the team. In 2022, key developers, Robert Kurvitz, Aleksander Rostov, and Helen Hindpere, exited the company amid controversial circumstances;…
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The trailer for the reboot of Perfect Dark, showcased at the recent Xbox Games Showcase, instantly intrigued me, despite not having experienced the original game. The new first-person reboot takes on a detailed approach with elements of stealth, parkour, and hand-to-hand combat, reminiscent of Mirror’s Edge along with a more immersive simulation. This unique combination…
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The annual Summer Game Fest concluded, featuring the highly-anticipated Day of the Devs, an event responsible for digital and physical showcases of indie games. This year, the non-profit organization presented 21 games, including various genres such as sims, horror, arcade, RPGs, and more. One notable game making a reappearance from last year, is “Simpler Times,”…
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505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios have announced forthcoming updates for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which will tackle a range of issues across all platforms and introduce new performance mode options for the Nintendo Switch. In addition, the publisher has shared a roadmap for post-launch content that includes three paid DLC chapters set to…
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Amazon Games has announced a partnership with Maverick Games, a studio formed by numerous veterans of Playground Games, to create a new narrative-led, open-world driving game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The team includes Mike Brown, Forza Horizon 5’s creative director, who stated that Maverick Games was founded to foster an environment…
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The Kerbal Space Program 2 producer has confirmed mass layoffs among developer teams at Intercept Games following ambiguous statements from Take-Two Interactive’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick. Despite denial of studio closures by Zelnick, Senior Design Manager Quinn Duffy stated on LinkedIn that Intercept’s team would be laid off as of June 28, praising his colleagues and…
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Sony recently retracted an interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann. The tech giant found significant inaccuracies and errors that misrepresented Druckmann’s views on topics like animation, AI, writing, technology, and more. An apology was issued to Druckmann and decision for the interview’s removal was made in coordination with Naughty Dog and SIE. The interview stirred…
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Blizzard’s newest Loot Reborn patch for Diablo 4, which has overhauled some core game systems, now significantly reduces the gold cost of transmutation in item Masterworking. Masterworking, a system launched in the patch, gives players a new approach to upgrade their items and presents a new endgame dungeon, the Pit, where players can earn crafting…
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Vanillaware is actively searching for new talent to join their team for an upcoming fantasy action-RPG game. The positions are set to take place in Azuchi, Osaka, beginning with a six-month contract that has the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent role. The company promises the same benefits, treatment, and competitive pay for all,…
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Absurd Ventures, founded by former Rockstar Games co-founder and head writer, Dan Houser, is reportedly developing a new “open world action-adventure” game. This information comes from recent job postings on the company’s website, indicating plans for a new IP to be introduced across all platforms and formats, focusing on narrative storytelling. Absurd Ventures also plans…