Tag: Game Development
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Over 500 Developers at Blizzard Vote to Create Microsoft’s Largest Comprehensive Union for World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft developers have become the second-largest union at Microsoft, with over 500 employees joining efforts. Following a similar move by 241 Bethesda Games Studios staffers, this new union – known as the World of Warcraft GameMakers Guild – includes members from every department, from designers to producers, spanning across offices in California and…
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Video Game Actors Plan to Strike
Following one and a half years of discussions, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has initiated a strike for all video game-related work under the union’s Interactive Media Agreement. Starting on July 26th, the strike affects all SAG-AFTRA and involves major companies such as Activision Blizzard, EA, Insomniac…
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Reportedly, Embracer Shuts Down Cult RPG Developer Piranha Bytes, Makers of Gothic, Risen, and Elex
The possible closure of the German game studio Piranha Bytes continues as fallout from the acquisition frenzy of publishing giant Embracer Group. The corporation’s reported shuttering of the studio, known for cult RPGs like Gothic, Risen and Elex, came to light recently by an employee interviewed by the Polish game site CD-Action. It’s suggested that…
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Developer of VA-11 Hall-A Unveils .45 Parabellum Bloodhound with Combat Inspired by Parasite Eve
Sukeban Games, the team behind the successful VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, has announced the development of a new game, .45 Parabellum Bloodhound. This RPG breaks away from Sukeban’s traditional visual novel style, introducing an “Active Time Action” combat system inspired by the 1998 game, Parasite Eve. In this style, players can take actions following…
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Founder of Raspberry Pi Set to Publish Two Books on Vintage Game Development
“Code the Classics,” an instructional guide released by Raspberry Pi Press, guides both aficionados and budding programmers in creating vintage games that echo classics from earlier decades. The first volume, releasing its second version on August 27, was originally published in 2019 and was highly praised at launch. Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton lent his…
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Capcom Announces New Resident Evil Game Under Development, Directed by Resident Evil 7’s Director
During the Capcom Next 2024 showcase, the renowned game developer confirmed that a new Resident Evil game is in the pipeline. Koshi Nakanishi, the director of the upcoming title, shared the news but did not disclose whether it’s Resident Evil 9. Nakanishi, whose prior projects include Resident Evil 5 where he served as a designer,…
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Masahiro Sakurai Filmed His Last Episode for His YouTube Channel
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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Yacht Club confirms development of a new mainline Shovel Knight sequel.
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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New Report Unveils the Chaos Surrounding the Cancellation of Disco Elysium Sequel
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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Reboot of Perfect Dark Resurfaces with Stealth Features, Parkour, and Spy Gadgets
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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Everything Revealed at Day of the Devs 2024
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 unveils future patch notes and content plan for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
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…