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Sony Interactive Shuts Down Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded just a year ago by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell. The studio was reportedly in the early stages of its first game. Sony is also reducing its mobile game development operations, impacting around 50 employees, as it shifts focus away from the mobile market.
Mario's New Adventure: Fun Ride, But Is It Worth the Sw... | TAG
This article covers multiple gaming news topics including a review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bellabel Park for the Switch 2, the release date and details for Pokemon Champions, Nintendo's decision to cut Switch 2 production, and updates on Crimson Desert, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. It also touches on McDonald's KPop Demon Hunters collaboration, a leak for PlayStation Plus Essential games, Square Enix's top publisher ranking, and warnings about Intel CPU benchmarks.
Sony shuts down Dark Outlaw Games and downsizes mobile games development as PlayStation continues to rethink plans
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down its newly formed studio Dark Outlaw Games and is downsizing its mobile game development division, affecting around 50 workers. This move signals a potential shift away from the mobile market and a return to focusing on large exclusive releases, possibly impacting the company's PC strategy.
Sony shutters internal studio Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down its internal studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by Jason Blundell in 2024. The closure resulted in approximately 50 layoffs across the studio and PlayStation's mobile business. This follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Games in February.
PlayStation shuts down another game studio as it moves away from mobile gaming
Sony Interactive Entertainment has closed its first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by Call Of Duty Zombies creator Jason Blundell, as part of a strategic shift away from mobile gaming. The company is scaling back its presence in the mobile market, with around 50 people laid off across its mobile division, though it will continue to support select titles. This move signals a potential change in PlayStation's priorities for future console generations.
Sony closes first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down its first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by industry veteran Jason Blundell. The company cited strategic adjustments for long-term sustainability, which included workforce reductions. Separately, Epic Games announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees due to a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader industry challenges.
IOI Partners no longer wants anything to do with MindsEye
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly undergoing significant layoffs and studio closures, marking the second such event in a month. This follows the cancellation of projects at studios like Deviation Games and Haven Studios, with concerns also raised about Bungie's future and the company's overall strategy for live service games.
PlayStation Closes Dark Outlaw Games, Led By Ex-Call Of Duty Veteran | Console Creatures
Sony Interactive Entertainment has closed down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded last year by former Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell. This follows the earlier closure of Blundell's previous PlayStation studio, Deviation, in 2024, and marks the second studio led by Blundell to be shut down without releasing a game. Sony is also conducting layoffs within its mobile development team.
Call of Duty veteran's new studio, which was just announced in 2025, is reportedly being closed by Sony
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell, just a year after its announcement. This follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Games and includes layoffs of approximately 50 employees. A Sony spokesperson confirmed workforce reductions due to strategic adjustments for long-term sustainability.
Sony Has Apparently Shut Down Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly shut down Dark Outlaw Games, its second studio closure this year. The studio, founded by Treyarch veteran Jason Blundell, never released a title and its closure impacts approximately 50 employees. This news follows broader industry layoffs, including a separate report of Epic Games laying off 1,000 people.
PlayStation are reportedly shuttering another first-party studio, this time from Call of Duty vet Jason Blundell
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded last year by former Call of Duty lead Jason Blundell. The company is also making cuts in mobile development, laying off approximately 50 people. This follows recent closures of other first-party studios like Bluepoint Games.
Sony Interactive Entertainment shuts down Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. The closure marks another shift in the industry landscape for game development studios.
UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Continues To Slip, As A Newcomer Grabs The Gold
Crimson Desert debuted at number one on the UK physical charts, pushing Pokémon Pokopia down to sixth place due to stock issues. EA SPORTS FC 26 and Mario Kart World secured second and third respectively, while Resident Evil Requiem fell to fourth.
PS5 Pro architect Mark Cerny says Sony's updated PSSR tech is 'something like 100 microseconds faster than the…
PlayStation console architect Mark Cerny revealed that Sony's updated PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) AI upscaling technology is approximately 100 microseconds faster than the original. This improvement allows for an 'Enhance PSSR Image Quality' option to force-upgrade supported games, leading to better image stability and clarity. The update has begun rolling out for various PS5 Pro enhanced titles.
Aniimo - Free-to-Play Creature-Catching RPG Set to Launch on PS5 - GameHaunt
Aniimo, a free-to-play open-world creature-catching RPG, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. Developed by Pawprint Studio and published by Kingsglory, the game will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android. Aniimo introduces a unique 'Twine' mechanic allowing players to merge with their creatures, offering a fresh perspective and new traversal abilities.
Steam Dominance Sparks Reddit Debate: Why Valve Still Rules PC Gaming
A Reddit discussion highlights Steam's continued dominance in PC gaming, attributing its success to a robust ecosystem of community features, library management, and social integration rather than just free games or exclusives. Despite competition from Epic Games Store, GOG, and subscription services, Steam's long-standing user satisfaction and consistent service have fostered strong loyalty. The platform's evolution, including the Steam Deck and features like Proton, further solidifies its position, though it faces ongoing challenges from cloud gaming and evolving industry trends.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time
This article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
Resident Evil Requiem topped the US February sales charts, with launch week sales 60% higher than Resident Evil Village. The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware also saw strong performance, with sales 45% higher than the original Switch after nine months on the market. The overall US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February, showing flat year-on-year growth.
Future PlayStation Hardware Will Get AI-Powered Frame Generation, PS5 Architect Confirms
Mark Cerny, chief architect of the PlayStation 5, confirmed that AI-powered frame generation technology will be implemented on future PlayStation platforms. This technology, co-developed with AMD and similar to FSR 4, is expected to enhance perceived frame rates but will not be available in 2024. The PlayStation 5 Pro's upscaler, PSSR 2, also utilizes this co-developed algorithm.
Games Inbox: Is Marathon worth playing?
Readers discuss various gaming topics, including Bungie's time-limited Marathon event, the effectiveness of game advertising for titles like World of Warcraft and Fortnite, and skepticism towards pre-ordering Crimson Desert. There's also a comparison of PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch sales, with a preference for the PS5 for AAA titles, and reflections on the strengths and weaknesses of Resident Evil Requiem.
