Intrepid Studios
Intrepid Studios business and news from across the web.- MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battleThis week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
Haunted Pikachu dolls? Dead-eyed Ditto-humans? A Look at Pokemon Pokopia | TAGThe article discusses the unique and bizarre post-apocalyptic world of Pokémon Pokopia, which offers a refreshing departure from the traditional Pokémon formula with its haunted dolls and unusual characters. It also touches upon other gaming news including Resident Evil Requiem's narrative approach, deals on Nintendo titles like Mario Kart World and Splatoon 3, the divisive nature of Mega Evolutions in Pokémon, new book preorders, a Star Wars character comparison, a quirky dungeon crawler, and the ongoing drama surrounding Ashes of Creation.
Ousted Ashes of Creation director wins restraining order against his own board: "I categorically deny I mismanaged funds or caused the company's shutdown"Steven Sharif, the ousted director of Ashes of Creation, has obtained a temporary restraining order against the board of Intrepid Studios, led by Rob Dawson. Sharif denies allegations of mismanagement and claims the board is attempting to seize company assets and IP for their own enrichment. The legal battle follows mass layoffs and the apparent shutdown of the studio.- MMO Hype Train: Ashes of Creation really could’ve been something – and still might beThe article discusses the tumultuous development of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, highlighting the departure of key developers and subsequent legal battles. Despite these issues, the author believes the game's solid foundation and advanced development state offer a slim possibility for salvage and a future live service.
- Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk IIThe AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.
- MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes MidnightThis week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.