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We've had two great Star Wars games this year, probably because Lucasfilm Games says it's now "more flexible" about who it takes pitches from
Lucasfilm Games is adopting a more flexible approach to licensing Star Wars game development, moving away from exclusive deals with single publishers. This change allows independent studios like Fuse Games and Secret Mode to pitch ideas, leading to a more diverse range of games such as the recently released "Zero Company" and "Galactic Racer."
New ‘more flexible’ Star Wars games to be released after Galactic Racer success
Lucasfilm Games is adopting a more flexible approach to partnerships, seeking out smaller studios for unique Star Wars titles alongside major AAA releases. Recent successes like Galactic Racer and Zero Company have validated this strategy, encouraging the company to explore diverse genres and pitches from a wider range of developers.
Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles including EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves. EA Sports College Football 27 and The Survivalists have specific availability windows, with The Survivalists requiring Xbox Game Pass membership, while The Lonesome Guild and Under The Waves are available as two-hour timed trials for all Xbox members.
DON’T NOD Announces Restructuring to “Maintain its Competitiveness”, Might Involve Layoffs
DON'T NOD has announced a restructuring aimed at maintaining competitiveness, which is expected to involve layoffs. The company will meet with employee representatives to implement a job protection plan, with further details anticipated soon. This follows previous rumors and industry-wide concerns about job cuts.
A Canceled Mandalorian Looter Shooter Just Surfaced, and Star Wars Fans Are Devastated
Footage has emerged from the defunct studio Echtra Games showcasing a canceled Star Wars looter shooter set in The Mandalorian universe. The game, which featured a Jedi and a Mandalorian protagonist, appeared to be in an advanced state of development, sparking disappointment and discussion among fans about what could have been.
Supermassive Games are the latest studio to announce layoff plans, with 75 jobs at risk just three months after Directive 8020 launch
Supermassive Games has announced that it is beginning redundancy consultations for up to 75 employees, marking the studio's third round of layoffs in two years. This decision comes just three months after the launch of their latest horror game, Directive 8020. The studio cited the need for sustainability as the reason for the difficult decision, a move that mirrors broader trends of job cuts within the gaming industry.
Iron Man to Ark 2: 15 announced games which have disappeared into the ether
This article highlights 15 announced video games that have seemingly disappeared into development hell, with no substantial news or release dates for years. Titles like Star Wars Eclipse, Little Devil Inside, and Beyond Good & Evil 2 are discussed as examples of games stuck in limbo, some technically not cancelled but facing significant development challenges or prolonged silence, raising concerns about their eventual release.
"If Quantic Dream wants to destroy jobs, it must pay": French union call strike as they demand extension to layoff negotiations with Star Wars Eclipse studio
The French union Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (STJV) has called for an open-ended strike at Quantic Dream, citing stalled negotiations over planned layoffs affecting approximately 115 workers. The union accuses the company of imposing illegal deadlines and ignoring worker proposals, demanding an extension to the negotiation period and the inclusion of their propositions in the layoff plan.
2016 PS4 Port of Hit PS2 Game Will Be Delisted From PlayStation Store
Sony announced that the 2016 PlayStation 4 port of Quantic Dream's Indigo Prophecy will be delisted from the PlayStation Store on July 21. A new emulated version will be added to PlayStation Plus Premium and available for purchase on the same date, replacing the older version. Players who own the original PS4 version may receive the new PS5/PS4 port at no additional cost.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For July 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in July 2026. The offerings include titles like Rise of the Ronin, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Dying Light, with some games available starting July 15 and others rolling out later in the month. Premium subscribers will also gain access to classic titles such as Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite and more
Sony announced the July lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite for PlayStation 5. Additionally, PS2 classics Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy will be available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The new games will be available starting July 15th in some regions and July 21st globally.
Find balance in abstract puzzle adventure What Surrounds Us, now available on Steam
What Surrounds Us, the debut indie game from former Don't Nod developer Florent Martinais, is now available on Steam for PC. This minimalist puzzle adventure invites players to explore a delicate ecosystem and restore balance by solving environmental puzzles without dialogue or narration. The game explores themes of environmental anxiety and coexistence, encouraging reflection on real-world issues.
What’s Next For Disney Games? D23 Is About To Tell Us
Disney will provide updates on its video game projects at the upcoming D23 expo in August 2026. Panels will cover the 25th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, new content for Disney Dreamlight Valley, and upcoming Star Wars titles like Star Wars: Zero Company and Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Insomniac's Wolverine game is also expected to be present, though likely without mature content due to the family-friendly nature of the event.
Star Wars Eclipse is “Continuing as Planned,” Says Quantic Dream, Despite Recent Strikes
Quantic Dream has stated that Star Wars Eclipse is continuing development as planned, despite recent employee strikes and the closure of their previous game, Spellcasters Chronicles. Reports suggest the studio faced significant development challenges and potential layoffs, but a spokesperson assured that the project has the necessary resources and team commitment. The game was first announced in December 2021, with rumors circulating about its lengthy development time and lack of a playable build.
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The ESA has begun to backtrack on its previous statements that private servers are illegal, though the organization continues to express disapproval. Separately, Quantic Dream has denied reports that Star Wars Eclipse is experiencing development issues.
Quantic Dream-anställd: Star Wars Eclipse kan inte färdigställas utan mer personal
Employees at Quantic Dream have stated that the development of Star Wars Eclipse is severely understaffed and may not be completed without significant additional personnel. This comes after the studio laid off 115 employees following the cancellation of their multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles. The developers are organizing protests, dubbed 'Summer Strike Fest', to highlight the unsustainable working conditions and the need for more staff to complete Star Wars Eclipse.
Quantic Dream Insists Its Star Wars Eclipse Team Has 'All the Necessary Resources to Complete Its Mission,' Despite Striking Staff Claiming Risk of Cancellation
Quantic Dream has stated that Star Wars Eclipse is proceeding as planned, despite recent studio layoffs and claims from striking employees that the project is at risk of cancellation. The studio insists the development team has all necessary resources to complete the mission.
PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service
Despite numerous high-profile failures and significant layoffs within studios like Bungie and Quantic Dream, Sony Interactive Entertainment, led by Hideaki Nishino, remains committed to pursuing live-service games. This strategy is questioned due to past setbacks and the company's historical strength in single-player titles, with concerns that chasing trends is leading to wasted investment and development resources.
Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" without more staff, insist striking Quantic Dream developers
Striking developers at Quantic Dream have warned that the upcoming game Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if the studio proceeds with planned layoffs of 115 employees. The developers argue that the studio is already understaffed and that the game requires these additional personnel to be completed. This action coincides with a visit from Lucasfilm Games.
Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" if layoffs go through, its devs reportedly say
Developers at Quantic Dream reportedly stated that the upcoming game Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if planned layoffs of 115 staff members go through. The union STJV is protesting these potential layoffs, claiming the studio is already understaffed and that these employees are necessary for the game's completion. The game, revealed in 2021, is set during the High Republic era.
