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Something for the Weekend – 04/07/26This week's gaming news includes Sony phasing out physical disc production by 2028 and closing PlayStation Store access for PS3 and Vita again. Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature. Several games received release date changes or confirmations, including Onimusha: Warlords and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Reviews were published for Rhythm Paradise Groove and WILL: Follow The Light, alongside previews for Fatekeeper, Witchspire, Dziady, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Splatoon Raiders.
Blood Bowl's videogame rights have been acquired by Slitherine and at this point I'll take any change as a…Slitherine has acquired the publishing rights for the Blood Bowl videogame series from Nacon, which recently filed for insolvency. Cyanide, the developer, will continue to work with Slitherine to support and grow the series, including plans to update Blood Bowl 3 to align with the latest tabletop rules. Despite initial issues with bugs and microtransactions, Blood Bowl 3 is slated for a rerelease under the name Warhammer Blood Bowl.- Slitherine Acquires Blood Bowl Video Game Licence From Struggling NaconSlitherine has acquired the video game license for Blood Bowl from Nacon, which is reportedly facing insolvency. Slitherine will publish the upcoming Warhammer Blood Bowl game, with development continuing at Cyanide. This move signals new opportunities for strategy game fans.
STJV union strikes at Kylotonn as Nacon moves WRC license and layoffs loomThe French video game union STJV has initiated strikes at Nacon subsidiary Kylotonn, anticipating significant layoffs and a judicial reorganization. Nacon is reportedly moving the WRC license to a new studio, Grit Games, composed of former Kylotonn employees, which the union alleges is an attempt to shed unionized workers. This follows the closure of another Nacon studio, Spiders, amidst the publisher's financial difficulties.
Dracula: The Disciple May Be the PS5's First PuzzlevaniaDracula: The Disciple, a new first-person puzzle game described as a "Puzzlevania," is in development for the PlayStation 5 and is slated for release in 2027. Players will embody an archivist exploring Dracula's castle to find a cure, uncovering occult knowledge and performing rituals. The game is being developed by Cyanide and published by Nacon.
Steelrising, GreedFall PS5 Dev Spiders Is Reportedly Soon to CloseFrench game studio Spiders, known for Steelrising and GreedFall, is reportedly set to close due to severe financial difficulties at its publisher, Nacon. Nacon failed to find a buyer for the studio and will initiate liquidation proceedings. Staff have been advised to update their CVs as the studio winds down operations.
More than 20 classic Warhammer and WH40K games just came to Steam, 7 of them for the first time everGames Workshop and SNEG have launched the Warhammer Classics label on Steam, bringing over 20 classic Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games to PC. Seven of these titles are making their Steam debut, with efforts made to ensure they run smoothly on modern hardware. The initiative aims to preserve and celebrate the legacy of these foundational games.
Warhammer Classics Is Bringing Over 20 Old Warhammer Games To SteamSNEG and Games Workshop have launched Warhammer Classics, a collection bringing 27 remastered classic Warhammer games to Steam. These titles, previously lost to old hardware, have been updated for modern PCs while retaining their original gameplay. The collection aims to preserve Warhammer's gaming legacy and introduce it to a new audience.
Flawless victory was never on the cards for eurojank, but I honestly can't tell if it won or lostThe term 'eurojank' describes ambitious but often buggy European games that foster a unique cultural fondness. While many classic eurojank titles are now considered polished AAA games or have faded, the spirit of ambitious, mid-budget development persists despite challenges like publisher insolvency and studio closures. The article reflects on the charm of finding magic amidst imperfections, a characteristic that defined the eurojank era.- Something for the Weekend – 28/03/26This week's gaming news includes Sony increasing prices for PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal, Epic Games confirming over 1,000 layoffs, and four Nacon-owned studios filing for insolvency. New game announcements include STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and Wyldheart.
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45This week's Patch Notes covers significant industry news including over 1,000 layoffs at Epic Games, Savvy Games Group's $6 billion acquisition of Moonton, and Nintendo's decision to cut Switch 2 production by over 30 percent due to weak US sales. Additionally, Sony has shuttered Dark Outlaw Games, and French studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency.- French studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide file for insolvencyFrench game development studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency. All three studios are owned by publisher Nacon, which itself filed for insolvency earlier this year after failing to meet a loan repayment.
Screen Australia hands out $1.4 million to local developersFrench game development studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency. All three studios are owned by publisher Nacon, which itself filed for insolvency earlier this year after failing to meet a loan repayment.
French studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide file for insolvencyFrench game development studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency. The news comes as a significant blow to the French game development industry, with the future of these studios now uncertain.
Dispatch studio says don't confuse plot for narrativeFrench game development studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency. All three studios are owned by publisher Nacon, which itself filed for insolvency earlier this year after failing to meet a loan repayment.
Behaviour Interactive acquires 7 Days to Die dev The Fun PimpsBehaviour Interactive has acquired The Fun Pimps, the development studio behind the survival game 7 Days to Die. This news follows reports that Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide, all owned by publisher Nacon, have filed for insolvency.
Four Nacon subsidiaries file for insolvencyFour Nacon subsidiaries, including developers Spiders, Kylotonn, Cyanide, and Nacon Tech, have filed for insolvency and commenced reorganisation proceedings in France. This follows Nacon's own court-supervised reorganisation after its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, failed to repay a loan.- Four Nacon-owned studios file for insolvency – Spiders, Cyanide, Kylotonn and Nacon TechFour Nacon subsidiary studios, including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn, have filed for insolvency as the parent company attempts to navigate a financial crisis. This move allows the studios to operate while restructuring debt and seeking financial sustainability. The crisis began when Nacon's majority stakeholder, Bigben Interactive, defaulted on a bond repayment.
French Game Industry Union Calls Out Nacon Leadership For Poor Leadership Leading to BankruptcyThe French video game union Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Video has criticized Nacon's leadership for mismanagement, leading to the bankruptcy of the company and several of its studios, including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn. The union calls for the removal of Nacon's executive team and demands better working conditions and policies to prevent talent drain.
GreedFall and Blood Bowl Developers File for Insolvency Alongside NaconNacon's development studios Cyanide and Spiders have filed for insolvency, following the publisher's own financial difficulties. Other Nacon subsidiaries, including Nacon Tech and Kylotonn, have also filed for insolvency. Insolvency means a company is unable to pay its debts, but does not necessarily mean immediate closure.