Topic: development history
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Mewgenics Recoups 7-Year Dev Costs in Just 3 Hours
Mewgenics recouped its entire seven-year development budget in just three hours on Steam, demonstrating the power of its patiently cultivated cult following. The cat-breeding tactical game, after a long and uncertain development, launched to immediate commercial success, reaching the top of Steam...
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Metroid Prime 4's Long Development Shielded It From Trends
The lengthy development of *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* insulated its design from modern trends, leading to a deliberate focus on the series' classic exploration and pacing over contemporary open-world or high-speed action conventions. Developers consciously rejected fan-driven calls for a full open...
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Metroid Prime 4: Nintendo Reveals First Trailers After 8 Years
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set to launch on December 4, 2025, with new trailers reigniting fan excitement after a long wait. The trailers showcase Federation Troopers and mouse control for Switch 2, highlighting progress despite development challenges and a 2019 restart by Retro Studios. High exp...
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MOBA in Development for 15 Years Shuts Down Before Full Release
Sirocco, a unique naval MOBA that spent fifteen years in development, is shutting down its servers permanently after a brief early access period due to being financially unviable. The game, a 5v5 naval brawler originating from a Warcraft 3 mod, struggled with a very small player base, peaking at ...
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Metroid Prime 4: New Trailer Reveals First Real Look
Metroid Prime 4 is scheduled for release on December 4, following years of anticipation and a development cycle that included a complete reboot and developer changes. The latest trailer has successfully reignited fan excitement by showcasing signature elements like first-person exploration, comba...
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Hytale Modder Runs Windows 95 Inside the Game
A modder successfully ran a functional Windows 95 operating system inside Hytale using the game's powerful and accessible creator tools, demonstrating the platform's technical potential. The modding community is showcasing the game's flexibility through recursive experiments, including running Hy...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Confirmed for 2025 Release by Team Cherry
Hollow Knight: Silksong has been officially confirmed for a 2025 release, announced at Gamescom with new gameplay footage. The game will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass, making it widely accessible, and a playable demo will be available at Gamescom. Development updates have been sparse, wi...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Gets 2025 Release Date
Silksong, the Hollow Knight sequel, has an official 2025 release window, announced during Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase. The game will launch on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox, with Game Pass subscribers getting immediate access. Originally planned as D...
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Dead Island 3 Teased: The Next Outbreak Is Already Brewing
Dambuster Studios has confirmed development of Dead Island 3 with a teaser hinting at a new location, moving away from the Los Angeles setting of the previous game. The teaser has sparked speculation about the setting, possibly Las Vegas or another unexpected area, and it is unlikely to be relate...
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The Must-Play Nintendo Game of 2025
The year 2025 saw Nintendo's successful dual-console landscape, with the launch of the Switch 2 alongside the original Switch, leading to a diverse and exceptional array of games. Major releases included flagship titles like *Mario Kart World* for the Switch 2, acclaimed sequels such as *Hollow K...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Credits Reveal Major Devs Like Next Level Games
The development of *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* was a major collaborative effort led by Retro Studios, involving numerous external partners like Next Level Games to ensure a premium experience for the Nintendo Switch 2. A large roster of supporting studios contributed specialized skills across art, ...
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