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Xbox confirms console exclusivity will be decided on "case by case basis"Xbox has confirmed that future game exclusivity will be decided on a case-by-case basis, with titles like Gears of War: E-day and Clockwork Revolution being exclusive to Xbox and PC. However, new Hellblade and State of Decay 3 titles, along with Fable, will be released on PlayStation 5. Live service games will remain fully multiplatform.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis boss fight lead points to Elden Ring as a stellar example of how to make sure…Marcin Matuszczyk of Flying Wild Hog discussed effective boss fight design principles at the Digital Dragons conference, emphasizing clear visual and audio cues for player evasion. He cited Elden Ring's Malenia as an example of good in-world telegraphing, contrasting it with the original Tomb Raider's less nuanced approach. Matuszczyk also highlighted the importance of staging and challenging specific player skills in boss encounters.
The future of European publishing is diversity, not concentration | OpinionDespite financial struggles at major European publishers like Ubisoft and Embracer, the continent's game publishing sector is thriving with smaller, focused companies. These firms prioritize creative niches, sensible scale, and long-term stability over rapid growth, producing successful titles across various genres and demonstrating a diverse and healthy industry landscape.- Dark Fantasy Dungeon Crawler HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon Launching in Q3 2026HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with tactical combat and hand-drawn art, is set to launch for PC in Q3 2026. Developed by Ars Goetia and Dear Villagers, the game will feature six classes, a top-down overworld, and a return to its turn-based combat system. Solo developer Baptiste Miny stated the game aims to exceed player expectations.
People Can Fly acquires Cooldown Games to establish dedicated publishing verticalPeople Can Fly has acquired Texas-based publisher Cooldown Games, which was founded by former Gearbox Publishing veterans. This acquisition establishes a dedicated publishing vertical for People Can Fly, allowing them to internalize their go-to-market strategy and pursue third-party publishing agreements. Cooldown Games will operate as an independent division within the People Can Fly Group.
Bulletstorm dev People Can Fly acquires Cooldown GamesPeople Can Fly has acquired Dallas-based Cooldown Games for an undisclosed sum, establishing a new publishing vertical. The acquisition will see People Can Fly provide capital and operational support for Cooldown's current and upcoming third-party titles, strengthening its publishing activities and revenue streams.- PEOPLE CAN FLY GROUP ACQUIRES COOLDOWN GAMES BRAND, PUBLISHING RIGHTS, AND VETERAN GEARBOX PUBLISHING TEAM TO RESTORE ITS GLOBAL PUBLISHING VERTICAL.People Can Fly Group has acquired the Cooldown Games brand, its publishing rights, and a team from Gearbox Publishing to re-establish its global publishing vertical. This move aims to strengthen People Can Fly's self-publishing strategy, increase profit margins on owned intellectual property, and introduce a new revenue stream through third-party publishing agreements. The acquisition also provides growth capital and operational support to Cooldown Games' existing slate of titles.
- People Can Fly Can PublishPolish developer People Can Fly has announced the acquisition of the Cooldown Games brand and its associated publishing rights. This acquisition marks the establishment of a dedicated publishing division within People Can Fly.
- People Can Fly has acquired Cooldown Games, will create new publishing divisionPeople Can Fly has acquired Steve Gibson's video game publishing company, Cooldown Games. This acquisition will also lead to the creation of a new publishing division for People Can Fly.
- People Can Fly Acquires Cooldown Games BrandPeople Can Fly has acquired the Cooldown Games brand to establish a dedicated publishing vertical, aiming to generate recurring revenue through third-party publishing and increase profit margins on internally developed titles. This move strengthens People Can Fly's strategic flexibility and control over commercial outcomes, building on their previous collaboration for Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition.
People Can Fly acquires Cooldown GamesPeople Can Fly has acquired the Cooldown Games brand and its publishing rights, establishing a dedicated publishing vertical within its group. This move advances People Can Fly's strategy to strengthen its self-publishing activities, with Cooldown Games operating as an independent division led by its existing team. The acquisition aims to generate recurring revenue through third-party publishing and increase profit margins on internally developed titles.
Gears of War film director insists "that movie will happen"Director David Leitch has confirmed that the Gears of War movie adaptation is actively in development with Netflix and The Coalition. A script is in progress, and both the studio and the game developer are committed to making the film a reality. The next Gears of War game, Gears of War: E-Day, is also expected to release later this year.
Gears Of War Movie: Netflix Is "100% Behind It," Director SaysDirector David Leitch confirms that Netflix is fully committed to the upcoming Gears of War movie, with a script in active development. While past attempts at a film adaptation have stalled, Leitch expressed optimism, noting that the project is progressing well and the studio is determined to see it through.
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Baby Warlord Trading Simulator, will never uninstall Warframe and would love to see an Outriders 2: 'I think that game would have been really special'Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator and founder of Strange Scaffold, discusses the games installed on his PC. He highlights Warframe as a live-service game he'll never uninstall due to its evolving nature and respect for player time, and expresses a desire for an Outriders 2, praising the original for its flawed charm. Nelson Jr also shares his appreciation for older titles like Cultic and Blood: Fresh Supply, emphasizing the importance of understanding game history.