Topic: perfect dark reboot cancellation
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Perfect Dark Dev Confirms Game Reveal Is Real, Not Fake
The Perfect Dark gameplay reveal at Xbox's 2024 showcase sparked controversy over its authenticity, but a senior developer confirmed the demo used real in-engine systems, though polished for presentation. Adam McDonald clarified that core mechanics like parkour, hacking, and combat were functiona...
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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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Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled as Xbox Studio Shuts Down
The Perfect Dark reboot has been officially canceled, and its developer, The Initiative, was shut down as part of Microsoft's broader layoffs affecting 9,000 employees. Despite high expectations and collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, the game faced development struggles and never fully material...
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Xbox Showcase June Games Are All "Safe" - Report
Microsoft confirmed all games from June's Xbox Games Showcase are still in development, despite recent studio closures and cancellations of unannounced titles. High-profile games like "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" and "The Outer Worlds 2" remain on track, while some speculated cancellations (e.g., ...
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