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What the heck are you playing at, games industry?The article criticizes the recent surge in video game studio closures and layoffs, highlighting numerous studios shut down by major publishers like Ubisoft, EA, Embracer, Sony, and Microsoft. It questions the business strategies of these publishers, particularly Microsoft's handling of Ninja Theory and the high development cost of Xbox exclusives like Gears of War E-Day, while also pointing to the industry's pursuit of live services and infinite growth over sustainable development.
VR developer Polyarc Games facing layoffs, unspecified number of employees affectedVR developer Polyarc Games has announced company-wide layoffs due to the cancellation of a major project and an inability to secure further funding. The studio, known for the adventure game Moss, stated that a significant reduction in staff was necessary. This situation reflects a broader trend of workforce reductions within the VR industry, with Meta also implementing cuts across its Reality Labs division.
A Jak and Daxter Concept Pitch Was Shown to Sony, But It Never Happened | Console CreaturesAnimator Travis Howe revealed a concept pitch for a Jak and Daxter remake, featuring a shot-for-shot modern animation of a scene from Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. This fan pitch, created by a team at Sanzaru Games, was not commissioned by Sony and ultimately did not lead to a remake. Howe expressed pride in the animation and encouraged fans to voice their desire for a new Jak and Daxter game.
Jak and Daxter fans, look away – a remake concept made in the hope of PlayStation greenlighting the project resurfaces years later, and it looks absolutely perfectA concept for a Jak and Daxter remake, featuring an animated cutscene recreation by animator Travis Howe, has resurfaced. This pitch was not commissioned by Sony but was a fan proposal to gain permission for a potential remaster. Sanzaru Games, known for other PlayStation mascot titles, was involved in the pitch.
Jak and Daxter Remaster Concept Emerges From Former Sly Cooper StudioA pitch for a Jak and Daxter remaster was created by a team at Sanzaru Games, the studio formerly behind Sly Cooper. While the project was never formally commissioned by Sony and did not move forward, a senior animator shared a recreation of a cutscene to showcase the potential visual upgrade. The pitch was a passion project intended to gain the IP holder's blessing for a full-scale remake.
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time developer Sanzaru Games pitched a Jak & Daxter remaster years ago, and a short clip of the proposal has just been unearthedFormer Sanzaru Games animator Travis Howe has revealed a fan-made pitch for a Jak & Daxter remaster, complete with a short animated clip. The project, which was not commissioned by Sony, was created in 2019 by developers who previously worked on Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Howe is now seeking fan support to gauge interest in a potential official remaster.
Jak and Daxter Remaster Was Pitched to Sony in 2019Veteran animator Travis Howe revealed that his team pitched a remaster of the original Jak and Daxter to Sony in 2019, creating a recreation of an early cutscene to showcase the potential. Sony was not involved in the fan-led proposal, and Naughty Dog confirmed in 2021 that a new Jak and Daxter game is not currently in development.
Meta discontinues Horizon Worlds VR as it focuses on mobileMeta is discontinuing the VR version of its metaverse platform, Horizon Worlds, on June 15, 2026, shifting its focus entirely to a mobile-only experience. The VR version will be removed from the Quest store by March 31, 2026, making all associated worlds inaccessible. Meta Horizon Plus subscription perks will also be phased out by the end of March.