Eidos Montreal Announces Layoffs and Cancellation of New Deus Ex Game
Announcement by Eidos Montreal Eidos Montreal, the studio behind the Adam Jensen-led Deus Ex series and the 2021 game Guardians of the Galaxy, has made a significant announcement regarding its workforce. The developer has laid off a total of 97 employees from various departments, including development teams, administration, and support services. This move comes in […]
Blizzard’s Unnamed Survival Game: Development Journey and Abrupt Cancellation
Introduction Blizzard Entertainment’s ambitious foray into the survival game genre with its untitled project has come to an abrupt end. The game, which had been in development for over six years, was met with enthusiasm from both current and former employees, hinting at a game that promised to deliver a new world unlike any other […]
Palworld’s Roadmap and Early Access Plans Unveiled by Pocketpair
Introduction The game Palworld has experienced a remarkable sales performance, achieving five million sales within a mere five days. This surge in revenue has placed the game’s developer, Pocketpair, in an enviable financial position, providing them with ample resources to continue the development of Palworld for an extended period. The success of the game, often […]
Square Enix’s CEO on Refocusing Game Quality and the Value of Mid-Budget Titles
Restructuring for Higher Quality Titles Takashi Kiryu, the CEO of Square Enix, has made a significant announcement regarding the future direction of the company. In an effort to enhance the quality of their games, Kiryu has stated that Square Enix will be restructuring to focus on producing fewer titles. This strategic move is aimed at […]
Continued Layoffs Signal Ongoing Struggles in the Game Development Sector
As the game industry layoffs continue into 2024, the sector is witnessing significant changes with major studios announcing workforce reductions. This article delves into the recent layoffs at Behaviour Interactive and CI Games, exploring the implications for the industry and the affected employees. The game industry has continued to face a wave of layoffs into […]
Warhammer: Vermintide 2’s Long-Awaited Versus Mode Enters Closed Alpha
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Versus Mode – A New Competitive Multiplayer Experience Fans of the cooperative horde-shooter genre are in for a treat as Fatshark announces the long-awaited Versus Mode for Warhammer: Vermintide 2. This new update promises to bring a fresh competitive edge to the game, allowing players to engage in strategic battles against each […]
Challenges and Community Engagement in Cities: Skylines 2 Development
Launch Issues of Cities: Skylines 2 The release of Cities: Skylines 2 was met with significant challenges, including performance problems and a lack of key features, notably the anticipated game editor. This resulted in a swift backlash from the gaming community, as reflected in the “mixed” user ratings on Steam. Colossal Order’s CEO, Mariina Hallikainen, […]
Minecraft Legends Shifts to Maintenance Mode Post-Release
Introduction to Minecraft Legends’ Journey As a beloved title in the gaming community, Minecraft Legends has embarked on a unique journey since its release. Now, we approach a pivotal moment in its lifecycle. Maintenance Mode Announcement The action strategy game Minecraft Legends is entering maintenance mode approximately nine months following its initial release. The developers […]
The Quest to Create the Worst Game Ever: A TikTok Phenomenon
Will ‘Monster Sniper Season 3’ Redefine Game Design? What if the worst video game ever was created on purpose? Enter the world of ‘Monster Sniper Season 3’, a game that’s as much a social experiment as it is a statement on game design. Crafted by TikTok creator Everywhere Nowhere, this project is a blend of […]
Factorio’s Massive Overhaul: Space Age Expansion and Revamped World Generation
Upcoming Space Age Expansion and Factorio 2.0 Update The highly anticipated Space Age expansion for Factorio is set to propel the acclaimed factory-building game into new frontiers. Accompanying this expansion is the Factorio 2.0 update, which promises to bring significant enhancements to the game’s systems and underlying code base. The development team at Wube Software […]