Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
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There's suddenly a terrifying number of games releasing this fallThe fall release calendar for major video games has become unexpectedly crowded, with numerous high-profile titles scheduled to launch within an eight-week period. This surge in releases is seen as a strategy to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. The article highlights a selection of these upcoming games, noting the challenge players will face in keeping up with the dense schedule.
The 5 biggest Xbox Games Showcase 2026 announcements I'll be talking about all weekThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured major announcements including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Persona 6, and Spyro: A Realm Beyond. The event also revealed release dates for Fable and Persona 4 Revival, and showcased Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
MercurySteam announces 'difficult and painful' job cuts as its God of War-inspired hack 'n' slash…MercurySteam has announced a workforce adjustment process, described as difficult and painful, in the same week its latest game, Blades of Fire, launched on Steam. The God of War-inspired action-adventure game had previously underperformed commercially, leading to an anticipated write-off by publisher 505 Games. Blades of Fire has recently received a 2.0 update on Steam, introducing new features and Steam Deck support.- Metroid, Castlevania dev hit with layoffs just 2 days before its latest game launchesMetroid Dread developer MercurySteam has undergone layoffs just two days before the launch of its new game, Blades of Fire. The studio described the situation as a "workforce adjustment process" in a LinkedIn post. MercurySteam previously developed Metroid: Samus Returns and the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series.
"A Difficult And Painful Situation" - Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Suffers LayoffsSpanish developer MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread and Metroid: Samus Returns, has announced layoffs. The studio described the situation as a "workforce adjustment process" and is seeking to help affected employees find new opportunities. The studio's most recent game, Blades of Fire, did not meet sales expectations.
MercurySteam Hit With Layoffs | Console CreaturesVideo game developer MercurySteam has initiated a workforce adjustment process, impacting an unspecified number of employees. This news comes shortly before the Version 2.0 update for their game, Blades of Fire. The studio, known for titles like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Metroid Dread, expressed gratitude and support for the affected staff.