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Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS Gaming Headset ReviewThe Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS is a wireless gaming headset offering excellent audio quality and comfort, comparable to high-end competitors like Astro A50. It features a 60-hour battery life, a magnetic charging dock, and customizable earpiece plates via the Snap-Lock system. While it lacks active noise cancellation, its passive noise isolation and clear microphone make it a strong contender for online FPS and general gaming use.
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50This week's Patch Notes covers several key industry developments, including GameMaker's integration of AI coding assistance, Sony's clarification on PlayStation DRM updates, and the use of video games for inmate rehabilitation at Rikers. The article also touches on Ustwo CEO Maria Sayans' comments regarding job security, the closure of Spiders studio, and changes to GitHub Copilot's billing model.
Greedfall developer Spiders is being shut downFrench game studio Spiders, known for Greedfall, is shutting down due to financial difficulties faced by its parent company, Nacon. The studio confirmed its liquidation after failing to secure further funding following a cancelled project and the middling reception of its latest game. Spiders will cease operations immediately, with Nacon handling the release of planned DLC.- Issues and ActivismA labor union has accused Nacon's management of a "premeditated and deliberate choice" regarding the liquidation of Greedfall developer Spiders. The union is calling for a boycott in response to the studio's closure.
- Morning Gatherings and EventsNACON has released a teaser for NACON CONNECT 2026, scheduled for May 7th. Additionally, the program schedule for Nordic Game 2026, taking place from May 26-29 in Malmö, Sweden, has been revealed.
Greedfall studio Spiders' liquidation is a "premeditated and deliberate choice by Nacon’s management" claim union as they call for a boycottThe French video game union STJV claims that the liquidation of Greedfall 2 developer Spiders is a deliberate choice by publisher Nacon's management, not a result of the studio's profitability. The union alleges Nacon engaged in financial arrangements that left Spiders as an 'empty shell' and prevented it from securing new contracts or external funding, leading to the termination of 71 workers. The STJV is calling for a boycott of Nacon.
SAVE THE DATE — NACON CONNECT IS BACK ON MAY 7, 2026NACON Connect 2026 is scheduled to take place on May 7th, following a postponement. The event will showcase new projects from NACON's video game publishing and accessories divisions, including anticipated titles like The Mound, Edge of Memories, Endurance Motorsport Series, and Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish. The conference will be broadcast live on NACON's official YouTube and Twitch channels.
Just Hours After Closing Its RPG Studio, Nacon Confirms Showcase Date for Next WeekFrench publisher Nacon has confirmed its Nacon Connect 2026 showcase will take place on May 7th, despite recent financial difficulties and the closure of its RPG studio, Spiders. The event will feature gameplay from upcoming titles including The Mound, Edge of Memories, Endurance Motorsport Series, and Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish.- Nacon Connect 2026 set for May 7Nacon Connect 2026 has been rescheduled and will now take place on May 7, after being delayed from its original March 4 date. The event will likely showcase upcoming games and company announcements.
'The company as a whole no longer exists:' GreedFall developer Spiders confirms closureFrench game developer Spiders, known for titles like GreedFall and Steelrising, has been confirmed for liquidation after its parent company Nacon filed for insolvency. The studio, which employed over 90 people and developed its own Silk Engine, will cease operations immediately. Planned DLC will be released by Nacon.
GreedFall Developer Spiders Confirms Shutdown in Heartfelt Message to Its FansDeveloper Spiders, known for GreedFall and SteelRising, has confirmed its liquidation in a message to fans. The studio's parent company, Nacon, will handle any remaining issues and publish the upcoming GreedFall: The Dying World DLC. The closure follows financial troubles at Nacon and an inability to find a buyer for Spiders.
Nacon Connect 2026 Showcase Announced for May 17thNacon has announced its Nacon Connect 2026 showcase will take place on May 17th, featuring games like The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu and Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish. This event proceeds despite Nacon's recent filing for insolvency and ongoing financial restructuring, which has led to concerns from the French game industry union about mismanagement and its impact on studios like Cyanide Studios, Spiders, and Kylotonn.
Greedfall developer Spiders is closing downFrench development studio Spiders, known for games like Greedfall and Steelrising, is closing down after 18 years. The closure follows the insolvency filing of its parent company, Nacon, which was unable to find a buyer for the studio. The Union of Video Game Workers stated that 71 employees are affected and accused Nacon's management of a deliberate choice.
Spiders (Greedfall, Steelrising) Is Shutting Down Amidst Ongoing Nacon TroublesDeveloper Spiders has announced its immediate liquidation, resulting in the loss of 70-90 jobs. The closure is attributed to financial difficulties faced by publisher Nacon and its parent company, BigBen Entertainment. Despite the studio's shutdown, the planned DLC for Greedfall: The Dying World is still set to be released by Nacon.
Greedfall developer Spiders set to closeThe Paris-based game developer Spiders, known for Greedfall: The Dying World, is set to close after its parent company Nacon failed to find a buyer. The studio confirmed its liquidation, stating that it will cease functions immediately, though Nacon will release the planned DLC. This follows reports of the cancellation of another project and insolvency filings by several Nacon subsidiaries.- GreedFall Developer Spiders Confirmed to Be Liquidated; Final DLC to Release via NaconRPG developer Spiders, known for GreedFall, has confirmed its liquidation. The studio, operating since 2008, will cease functions immediately. Publisher Nacon will release the final planned DLC for GreedFall, but the future of the GreedFall series, including the prequel GreedFall: The Dying World, is now uncertain.
6 weeks after releasing Greedfall: The Dying World, famed Eurojank studio Spiders is closingFrench RPG studio Spiders is closing six weeks after the release of its latest game, Greedfall: The Dying World. The closure is a result of financial troubles affecting its parent company, Nacon, which filed for insolvency. Despite efforts to sell the studio, no buyer was found, leading to liquidation.- GreedFall developer Spiders shuts downSpiders, the Paris-based studio owned by Nacon and known for developing games such as GreedFall, Steelrising, and GreedFall: The Dying World, has officially shut down. The closure marks the end of an era for the development team.
GreedFall: The Dying World studio Spiders is reportedly closing its doors after parent company Nacon failed to find a buyerDeveloper Spiders, known for the GreedFall series, is reportedly being shut down after its parent company Nacon filed for insolvency and failed to find a buyer. The studio, also responsible for Steelrising and The Technomancer, ceased regular activity recently. GreedFall: The Dying World recently left early access.- Magin: The Rat Project Stories Out Now: Narrative Adventure and Card Combat Combine in a Dark, Comic-inspired WorldMagin: The Rat Project Stories is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This narrative adventure game combines a branching comic-style story with strategic card combat, where player decisions directly influence their deck. Developed by Daedalic Entertainment, the game features a dark fantasy world and a non-linear storyline.