Topic: game cancellations
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EA Japan GM Criticizes Microsoft Layoffs and Game Cancellations Like Everwild
Microsoft's recent layoffs and project cancellations, including EverwiL and Perfect Dark, sparked industry debate, with EA Japan's Shaun Noguchi criticizing short-term corporate priorities over long-term creative investment. The layoffs affected 9,100 employees and led to studio closures, wi...
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Leaked Screenshots Reveal Canceled God of War PS5 Game
Leaked screenshots reveal a canceled live-service God of War game by Bluepoint Games, which would have returned to Greek mythology and featured multiplayer on PlayStation 5. Sony canceled this project and another from Bend Studio as part of a strategic reassessment of its live-service approach, d...
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Xbox President: Our Real Rival Is TikTok, Not PlayStation
Xbox now views digital entertainment platforms like TikTok and movies as its main competition, shifting focus from traditional rivals like PlayStation to reach players across all devices. The company is breaking from console exclusivity by bringing major franchises like *Halo* to PlayStation 5, a...
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Metal: Hellsinger Developer The Outsiders Shuts Down
The Outsiders, developer of Metal: Hellsinger, is being shut down by parent company Funcom, ending its ten-year operation as announced by founder David Goldfarb. This closure is part of broader company-wide layoffs at Funcom, following the successful launch of Dune: Awakening, and affects all sta...
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Ghost of Yotei Sales Match Ghost of Tsushima Success in Europe
Ghost of Yotei achieved a strong European launch, debuting at number two in sales charts, closely mirroring the success of its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. The sequel's performance is notable given its release on the PS5, which has a smaller user base than the PS4, and without the pandemic-dri...
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New Lord of the Rings Game Reportedly Rivals Hogwarts Legacy
A new third-person action game set in The Lord of the Rings universe is in development, aiming to compete with the success of Hogwarts Legacy. The project is backed by $100 million in funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and involves Embracer Group and developer Revenge. This initiative i...
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Resident Evil 0 Remake Reportedly in Development With New Details
Capcom is officially developing a Resident Evil 0 remake, continuing their successful series of modern reinterpretations, with a focus on this prequel alongside Code Veronica. The remake, codenamed "Chamber," features new casting, including Jon McLaren as Billy Coen, and will expand the narrative...
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