Tag: Game Development
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Extremely OK Games Abandons Future Venture, Project Earthblade
Engaging developments have unfolded within the gaming industry as Extremely OK Games, the renowned developer of 2018’s celebrated platformer Celeste, has officially called off their upcoming game-project, known as Earthblade. This news follows a conflict within the team that proved insurmountable, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the much-anticipated title. In 2018, gamers worldwide embraced…
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Insomniac Games Leader Ted Price Announces Retirement
In an announcement that signals a significant transition in gaming industry leadership, Ted Price, the founder and longstanding president of Insomniac Games, has confirmed his impending retirement. After leading the company for more than three decades, Price will officially retire at the end of March. He leaves behind a legacy of creativity and innovation, with…
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Progresses Amidst Fan Hysteria Over Cake Image
The fervor surrounding the much-awaited sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong, has undoubtedly caused a buzz in the gaming community. This stemmed from a series of cryptic activities on social media by none other than William Pellen, the co-director of Team Cherry, the masterminds behind the Hollow Knight franchise. These unexplained events ignited a wildfire of…
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Path of Exile 2 Developers Admit Current Difficulty is Excessive
As players eagerly anticipate the upcoming patch to Path of Exile 2, there is an air of speculation regarding its post-campaign elements. The game’s developer, Grinding Gear Games, is in the process of deliberating how user-friendly these aspects of the game should be. Chief among the concerns are the endgame dungeons, which some find too…
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Amazon Halts Preorders for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Devotees of the Metroid series have been chomping at the bit for nearly two decades, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. After an official announcement of the sequel in June 2017, preorders were made available on Amazon. Despite the game’s protracted development timeline, the preorders have remained in effect. However, a surprising…
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Elden Ring Director: 2-Player Co-Op Omission is a Balancing Choice
The eagerly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign has kicked up some interesting dust in the cooperative gaming community. The unique aspect of this cooperative spinoff is the game balance decision made by the development team, according to an interview with the game’s director, Junya Ishizaki. Contrary to what might be traditionally expected, the game can either…
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Screamer, Classic ’90s PC Racing Game, Returns by Unleashed Creators
In the midst of the mid ’90s, a title claimed the loyalty of countless PC racing game enthusiasts, it was the acclaimed game known as Screamer. A sequel was introduced a few years later, but the storyline subsequently went dormant. Surprisingly, in the present times, it appears set for a grand return, rebirthing as a…
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Blizzard Gears Up for New StarCraft-Inspired Open-World Shooter
In an intriguing turn of events, game giant Blizzard has raised eyebrows with a new job advertisement that alludes to the development of an upcoming open-world shooter game. The recruitment notice spotted by eagle-eyed fans reveals the search for an associate design director who would be a critical player in the development of this new…
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Stellar Blade Developer Aims for Bigger PC Launch in 2025
In an exciting development for PC gamers, Shift Up, the game studio behind Stellar Blade, has shared a glimpse into the anticipated PC launch of the game. The announcement, made during Shift Up’s Q3 2024 earnings presentation, has hinted at possible plans to bring the popular game to PC within 2025, expanding their current exclusive…
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Overwatch 2 Revives Original Thrill in Classic Mode
Blizzard, the revered developer and publisher, recently revealed that its celebrated sequel, Overwatch 2, will introduce a temporary new mode. Surprisingly, this update doesn’t attempt to innovate but rather takes a page out of its predecessor’s book, infusing the game with a palpable sense of nostalgia. They have labeled this mode “Overwatch: Classic,” which gamers…
