➀ Tango Gameworks, after being saved by publisher Krafton, is fully back and ready to work on new games; ➁ The studio has announced its new logo, branding, and studio philosophy; ➂ They are currently recruiting for various positions and are in good hands with John Johanas as Creative Director.
Recent #Game Development news in the semiconductor industry
➀ People Can Fly cancels two of its upcoming projects, Gemini and Bifrost; ➁ The decision was due to publisher issues and financial constraints; ➂ Lay-offs have occurred as a result of the cancellations.
➀ The article discusses Ubisoft's lack of vision and the resulting lack of identity in their games, using Star Wars Outlaws as an example. ➁ It highlights the significant changes made to the game post-launch, which altered the original vision. ➂ The author criticizes Ubisoft's reactive approach to feedback, which can undermine the game's original intent.
➀ EA has cancelled its Black Panther game project and shut down Cliffhanger Games; ➁ The decision was made to focus on significant growth opportunities; ➂ Some affected employees will be transferred to other areas within the company.
➀ Capcom's next mainline RE title, Resident Evil IX, has been in development for over a year with increasing details emerging; ➁ Known Capcom leaker DuskGolem revealed that the game originally started development in 2017 and was intended to be an open-world game; ➂ The project was rebooted in 2021, and Leon remains the main character; ➃ Capcom's cancelled plans include the previously rumored RE: Revelations 3, which was supposed to be a Switch game.
➀ Rebellion's Atomfall was profitable upon release; ➁ The game surpassed 1.5 million players in its first few days; ➂ CEO Jason Kingsley expressed satisfaction with the game's success.
➀ Bungie is facing a full review of in-game assets after admitting to stolen art in the Marathon alpha build; ➁ The studio's morale is at an all-time low, and development has been halted; ➂ There is a discussion of delaying the game's release, originally planned for September, due to the negative publicity and potential impact on Bungie's future.
➀ An artist has discovered that Bungie's Marathon alpha game includes stolen artwork; ➁ The artist, Fern Hook, has shown screenshots of areas where Marathon uses his art; ➂ Bungie has confirmed the use of Hook's artwork and is in contact with him for compensation.
➀ Jade Raymond, the founder of PlayStation's new multiplayer game studio, has stepped down; ➁ Reports suggest concerns about the reception of the game 'Fairgames' following recent playtests; ➂ The game, originally set for a 2025 launch, has been delayed to Spring 2026 and now competes with Grand Theft Auto 6.
➀ Jade Raymond, the founder of Haven Studios, has stepped down ahead of the launch of their first game, 'Fairgames'. ➁ Sony acquired Haven Studios after its closure from Google, and Raymond's departure comes amidst rumors of a failed playtest. ➂ Sony remains committed to Haven Studios and the game, despite the sudden departure.
➀ Square Enix has cancelled the development of Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link; ➁ The game was initially announced as part of the series' 20th anniversary; ➂ Despite efforts, the company found it difficult to provide a long-term satisfactory service; ➃ Kingdom Hearts 4 remains in development.
➀ Leakers have provided details on the next 9 Assassin's Creed games; ➁ Ubisoft has 9 games in development including RPGs, remakes, and multiplayer titles; ➂ The first game to be released is expected to be Assassin's Creed Jade, followed by Invictus and a Black Flag remake.
➀ Codemasters is stepping away from rally racing simulators, focusing on Formula One under EA; ➁ The studio is ceasing development support for EA Sports WRC and ending their WRC cooperation; ➂ Layoffs have been confirmed as part of the transition, with efforts to reassign some employees to other projects.
➀ The game Lost Soul Aside, originally set to launch in May, has been delayed to August 29, 2025. ➁ The delay is attributed to the need for additional development time to ensure a high-quality game experience. ➂ The game has been in development for a decade and has had multiple target release dates.
➀ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received strong praise and has sold over 1 million copies in its first 72 hours; ➁ The game's lead writer, Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, has expressed that there is a good chance for future DLC based on player demand; ➂ The game's success has been attributed to its debut from a new studio.
➀ CD Projekt Red had ambitious plans for a GTA Online style multiplayer mode for Cyberpunk 2077, but scrapped them due to developmental challenges. ➁ The company is now reviving its multiplayer plans for the sequel, Project Orion. ➂ The development is shifting to Unreal Engine, which may facilitate the multiplayer implementation.
➀ Blizzard has revealed a 10-year roadmap for Diablo 4, including teasers for a new expansion in 2026; ➁ The roadmap is for the future beyond the current two years on the market; ➂ There are concerns about the longevity of the plan and potential changes or cancellations.
➀ FromSoftware, known for its single-player games, is venturing into multiplayer with two new titles; ➁ Elden Ring: Nightreign is a co-op spin-off, and The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer game for Nintendo Switch 2; ➂ Studio boss Hidetaka Miyazaki reassures fans that single-player games are still a priority.
➀ Eidos-Montreal has been struggling to get a new Deus Ex game approved by Embracer Group; ➁ The studio recently announced layoffs, raising concerns among fans; ➂ Eidos-Montreal is actively seeking external partners and publishers for the new game, indicating that Embracer Group is not interested in funding the project.
➀ Nightdive Studios is known for remastering classic titles across PC and old-gen consoles; ➁ The company is preparing to remaster games from the 7th generation of consoles, including PS3 and Xbox 360; ➂ The process involves considering the availability of source code and assets, and the challenges of remastering games from the PS3 era due to its unique architecture.