Topic: game development challenges
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Zynga CEO Defends Star Wars Hunters as 'No Failure' Before Shutdown
Zynga’s CEO Frank Gibeau claims *Star Wars Hunters* was not a failure despite its upcoming shutdown, highlighting its valuable lessons and solid technical foundation. The game struggled with player retention and licensing constraints but provided insights into the mobile action-shooter market and...
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Perfect Dark Dev Reveals 2025 Demo Had Some Fake Elements, Mostly Real
The cancellation of Microsoft's Perfect Dark reboot has sparked debate about the authenticity of its 2024 gameplay demo, with a former developer clarifying it was a polished vertical slice running in-engine, though some elements were enhanced for presentation. A former level designer confirmed co...
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Xbox Cancels Rare's Everwild Amid Layoffs
Rare's highly anticipated Xbox exclusive "Everwild" has been officially canceled after years of development struggles, marking another casualty in Microsoft's gaming division restructuring. The cancellation coincides with broader Microsoft job cuts (9,000 positions) and a strategic shift toward "...
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Terminator 2: The Must-Play 2025 Retro Game Revival
Video game adaptations of blockbuster movies, especially in the 1990s, often failed to capture the essence of their films, with "Terminator 2" being a notable example of underwhelming releases. Indie studio Bitmap Bureau is creating "Terminator 2D: No Fate", a retro-style game that meticulously a...
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