Tag: Game Development
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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…
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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…