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Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warns Troy Baker about creating his own game studio: "Don't do it"Voice actor Troy Baker is reportedly considering creating his own game studio, a move that prompted Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins, to jokingly warn him against it. Salim, who runs Surgent Studios, cited the difficulties of game development, a sentiment echoed by others in the industry, though Pocketpair's John Buckley encouraged Baker to proceed.
Assassin's Creed Origins actor Abubakar Salim can't recommend The Last of Us star Troy Baker follow in his footsteps and open a game studio: "It's a ruthless space"Actor Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins and founder of Surgent Studios, advises against Troy Baker opening his own game studio, calling the industry a "ruthless space." Baker, who starred in The Last of Us and Death Stranding, expressed a desire to create his own stories through a new studio, acknowledging Salim's work.
If you can't get enough Troy Baker in your videogames, here's the good news: he's going to start making…Prolific voice actor Troy Baker has announced his intention to move into game development, inspired by Abubakar Salim and Surgent Studios. Baker, known for roles in The Last of Us, Metal Gear Solid, and Death Stranding, aims to create high-caliber stories, taking his time to ensure quality. He has worked with industry giants like Hideo Kojima and Todd Howard.
The Last Of Us Star Troy Baker Wants To Start His Own Game Studio, But He Won't Rush ItActor Troy Baker, known for his roles in The Last of Us and Uncharted, is exploring the possibility of starting his own game studio to tell his own stories. He emphasized a desire to build a trusted team and avoid rushing the process, learning from past industry successes. Baker plans to leverage his extensive experience collaborating with industry veterans like Hideo Kojima and Neil Druckmann.
Indiana Jones and The Last of Us star Troy Baker wants to make his own video gameVoice actor Troy Baker, known for his roles in The Last of Us and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, expressed his desire to develop his own video game. Inspired by developers like Abubakar Salim, Baker aims to leverage his extensive experience working with industry titans to create a story of similar caliber. He is currently in the early stages of discussion, prioritizing quality and a deliberate timeline over haste.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Voice Actor Wants to Form His Own Game Development StudioVoice actor Troy Baker has expressed his desire to form his own game development studio, drawing on lessons learned from working with industry giants like Hideo Kojima and Neil Druckmann. Baker aims to tell his own stories and build a trusted team to create new experiences. He cited Abubakar Salim's journey with Surgent Studios and Tales of Kenzera: Zau as inspiration, emphasizing a desire to do things right rather than rushing into development.
The director of Tales of Kenzera: Zau learned his most important game development lesson while working with Ridley Scott: 'That's why we're able to make games faster'Surgent Studios, facing financial difficulties after its debut game Tales of Kenzera: Zau underperformed, has pivoted to a faster development model. Inspired by conversations with Pocketpair and the work ethic of Ridley Scott, director Abubakar Salim led the studio to release two distinct games, Dead Take and FixForce, focusing on sustainability and iterative learning.- ALANAH PEARCE LAUNCHES CHARRED PICTURES, A CREATOR-FIRST PRODUCTION COMPANY FOCUSED ON VIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS FOR FILM AND TELEVISIONCreator Alanah Pearce has launched Charred Pictures, a new production company focused on adapting video game intellectual property for film and television. The company aims to collaborate closely with original developers to maintain authenticity and creative vision. Initial projects include adaptations of the upcoming horror game "Dead Take" and the survival horror trilogy "Faith: The Unholy Trinity."
Abubakar Salim, Surgent Studios founder and Raised by Wolves star, gives us a guided tour of his PC: 'My desktop is so bad that even my wife refuses to look at my screen'Actor and Surgent Studios founder Abubakar Salim gives a tour of his PC setup, discussing his current games like No Rest for the Wicked and Dave the Diver. He highlights his longest-installed games as Garry's Mod and World of Warcraft, and his all-time essential game as Solitaire, reflecting on his early PC gaming experiences.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweepThe nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU's next venture is an extraction platformer fusion of Lethal Company and Garry's Mod called FixForceSurgent Studios, known for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, is developing a new game called FixForce, an extraction platformer that blends elements of Lethal Company and Garry's Mod. Players will cooperate with up to five friends to find parts to fix machines in a flooded, post-apocalyptic city, using a drill-wrench to build platforms. FixForce is set to launch in early access on March 12th.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau Interview With Abubakar Salim - PLAY4UKAbubakar Salim, CEO and creative director of Surgent Studios, discusses the creation of their debut game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Inspired by Bantu mythology and Salim's personal journey of grief, the Metroidvania title aims to authentically represent themes of loss and remembrance through its gameplay and art design.