Tag: Game Industry News

  • Sony Closes Studio, Considers $200 Million Shooter Concord a Loss

    Sony Closes Studio, Considers $200 Million Shooter Concord a Loss

    In a shocking move, Sony Interactive Entertainment has decided to not only halt the ongoing development of the multiplayer hero shooter game Concord but also terminate its partnership with the game’s developing firm, Firewalk Studios. Such news undoubtedly sends shivers through the industry, with the $200 million spent on the project now a large, enticing…

  • Creators of Risk of Rain Shift to Valve, Ceasing Development on Future Game

    Creators of Risk of Rain Shift to Valve, Ceasing Development on Future Game

    Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, co-founders of Hopoo Games, the studio behind Risk of Rain, have announced their move to Valve to develop new games. Several other team members from Hopoo Games are also joining them at Valve. Subsequently, Hopoo Games has ceased development on its unannounced title, a decision acknowledged with gratitude toward Valve…