"As more people play games, even the tiniest niches find a bigger audience" – Why Matt Webster is convinced people want Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Matt Webster, co-founder of Fuse Games, discusses the upcoming release of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a title he believes can carve out a niche in the current market despite the general decline of racing games. The studio, formed by former Criterion developers, is innovating by incorporating roguelike elements and consequential decision-making, inspired by games like Hades and Slay the Spire, to enhance replayability. Webster also touches on the challenges of independent development, the importance of nurturing young talent, and the industry's aversion to risk.
- Entities
- Company: Electronic Arts
- Person: Matt Webster
- Topic: Unreal Engine 5
- Company: Secret Mode
- Topic: Layoffs
- Topic: Racing Games
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Company: Criterion
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Company: Fuse Games
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Roguelike
- Game: Battlefield
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