Game Development
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Tony Hawk has revealed that he took an unusually hands-on approach while helping shape the first Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, even going so far as to modify a friend’s original PlayStation so more skaters could try early builds and offer feedback. The story offers a fascinating look at how one of gaming’s most influential sports…
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Double Fine, the Microsoft-owned studio known for Psychonauts 2 as well as newer projects like Kiln and Keeper, is moving to unionize. The effort marks another notable step in the broader labor movement across major game companies, and it arrives during a period of significant change for Xbox leadership and strategy. According to the reported…
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The highly anticipated game, Crimson Desert, hit the market after over five long years in development. Disappointingly, the initial wave of reviews the game garnered were less than impressive. It is perhaps this underwhelming reception that has led to nearly a 30% drop in the stock value of the game’s parent company, Pearl Abyss. Currently,…
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The much anticipated Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP for Nintendo Switch 2, initially slated to hit the market on March 26, has been put on hold till May 28, reports developer Dragami Games. It will be priced at $54.99, or 7,590 yen. The developers have announced that proprietors of the original Switch version will be able to…
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Full Circle, a subsidiary of global video game corporation Electronic Arts and known for their development of the popular game skate., has recently shared news about an internal organizational shift affecting certain positions. This forms part of the firm’s endeavor to augment its long-standing support for the free-play skateboarding game’s future. The development team made…
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Blizzard Entertainment has announced the development of a unique, mobile-focused shooter game, Overwatch Rush, for iOS and Android platforms. This venture has been taken up by a separate, committed team, featuring members with high-level, prior experience in mobile game development, distinct from Team 4, which remains entirely committed to the arcade version of Overwatch. Positioned…
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Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft subsidiary, recently publicized the induction of three veteran industry leaders into their fold. These leaders are entrusted with a significant role to shape the future of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, defining its creative ambitions and strategies for enduring expansion. The newly assembled leadership team is comprised of Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdo,…
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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, 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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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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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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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…