Arkane Austin Was Pitching Immersive Sim Prior To Closure, More Cuts At Xbox Coming - Report
Arkane Austin was reportedly working on a new single-player immersive sim game before its closure, with potential plans to revisit the Dishonored series.
Xbox is facing ongoing studio closures and job cuts, with a focus on redistributing resources to major franchises like Fallout and Doom. [ more ]
Paradise Killer Devs Are Making A Game About The Yakuza
Players manage different mascots in the game Promise Mascot Agency with various activities like driving, cooking, and playing card games for business success. [ more ]
Toys For Bob may be teasing a new Spyro the Dragon game
Toys for Bob left Activision-Blizzard to become independent and hinted at a new project through logo changes, potentially related to Spyro the Dragon. [ more ]
Come out and play: Game design showcase is May 18 | Cornell Chronicle
Experience 22 new video games at Cornell's GDIAC showcase on May 18, featuring games from Intro to Game Development and Advanced Game Development courses. [ more ]
Fallout 5 may be released sooner than we all expected
The success of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime has led to a surge in players, sparking rumors of a sooner-than-expected release of the next Fallout game. [ more ]
Stardew Valley is basically the same game 8 years later
Stardew Valley, once underestimated, has become a global phenomenon, pioneering the 'cozy games' genre and selling over 30 million copies across various platforms.
The success of Stardew Valley showcases how simplicity and unique gameplay mechanics can lead to long-term success, even in a market dominated by AAA titles. [ more ]
Pushing Buttons: With creative developers shutting everywhere, the future of games looks bleaker and boring
Take-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto. [ more ]
"Unreal Engine 5 offers unprecedented creative freedom" - the art director behind gun fu game SPINE loves Epic's tech
Nekki is venturing into the creation of a brand-new franchise, SPINE, which includes a transmedia approach and utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for its visuals and lighting effects. [ more ]
Hades 2 Is Already An Exciting Sequel With Confident Changes | Technical Test Impressions
Supergiant Games continuously innovates without making sequels. Hades showcases the studio's pinnacle of excellence and potential for further development. [ more ]
No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole
Early Access has evolved from a unique concept to a common practice, benefitting games like Baldur's Gate 3.
Valve has updated its refund policy on Steam, now counting playtime during Advanced Access towards the refund period, preventing abuses.
Steam refunds pose challenges for developers, especially smaller ones, as players can refund games within two hours, affecting game experiences and revenue. [ more ]
Cozy cat sim Little Kitty, Big City arrives for consoles and PCs on May 9
Little Kitty, Big City is a cozy cat simulation game available for multiple platforms, featuring a cel-shaded, Japan-inspired city with no combat elements. [ more ]
Steam Hit Ready Or Not Source Code Stolen In Massive Hack
Hackers stole millions of files, including Ready or Not game source code and console builds, highlighting cybersecurity risks in the gaming industry. [ more ]
Former Blizzard president thinks you should be able to leave a tip after beating $70 games, but my 10 years in the hospitality industry knows that's an awfulidea
Players tipping developers after completing games suggested by former Blizzard president. [ more ]
Bafta Games Awards 2024: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
Baldur's Gate 3 won 5 awards at the 20th Bafta Game Awards, including Best Game, music, narrative, and acting categories, showcasing its excellence. [ more ]
Hidden Grove, led by former Destiny creative director, is developing a multiplayer competitive adventure game under ProbablyMonsters.
The team consists of veteran developers from Bungie, Halo, Mass Effect, and Dungeons & Dragons, hinting at battle royale elements in their upcoming game. [ more ]
Baldur's Gate 3 Studio's Next Game Will Likely Launch In Early Access Too
Early access is crucial for developers to maintain a constant dialogue with players and reduce risks in game development.
Despite its benefits, early access can be daunting as it transforms companies into live-service entities but also provides agility for survival. [ more ]
'Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop' Apple Arcade Interview: Series Producer and Director Mizuki Hosoyamada on Gameplay, Collaborations Like Tetris, Controls, Potential Ports, Sonic, and More
SEGA has been actively supporting Apple Arcade with exclusives and multi-platform releases like Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop.
Mizuki Hosoyamada has been involved in various SEGA games, notably the Puyo Puyo series, for 18 years as a general producer. [ more ]