Tag: Game Development
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Amazon Games Acquires Open-World Driving Game from Former Forza Horizon Developers
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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Producer of Kerbal Space Program 2 Affirms Extensive Layoffs, Contrary to CEO’s Comments
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 Withdraws Its Interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann Citing ‘Numerous Major Mistakes’
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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Diablo 4 Patch Considerably Lowers the Expense of Transforming Masterwork Materials
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 Hiring Personnel for a New Fantasy Action-RPG Project
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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“Open World Action-Adventure Game Being Developed by New Studio of Dan Houser, Co-founder of Rockstar”
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…
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Square Enix Commits to Aggressive New Strategy, Promising More Multiplatform Games
Square Enix, a noted video game developer, reported a significant dip in profits, down 69.7% compared to the previous year. In response, the company has announced a shift to a new strategy, planning to aggressively pursue a multiplatform approach. As part of their three-year plan, dubbed ‘Square Enix Reboots and Awakens’, they will be focusing…
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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…