Detroit: Become Human
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"This crisis was avoidable, but our bosses chose to drive blindly towards disaster": French videogame union STJV call for national industry strike dayThe French video game union STJV has called for a national strike on June 25th to protest ongoing layoffs and demand industry-wide changes. The union cited mismanagement by companies like Quantic Dream, Ubisoft, and Nacon, as well as government subsidies and the rise of generative AI, as contributing factors to the crisis.
French union STJV to commence national strike outside Quantic DreamFrench labor union STJV is organizing a national strike on June 25, 2026, to protest widespread layoffs in the video game industry, particularly at companies like Ubisoft and Quantic Dream. The strike will begin with a picket outside Quantic Dream's Paris office, as the developer is reportedly planning to cut around 115 jobs. The union criticizes mismanagement, poor working conditions, and calls for government oversight on subsidies.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet FestThis weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Share of the Week: DualityPlayStation shared highlights from its 'Share of the Week: Duality' event, showcasing player-submitted screenshots featuring reflections and pairs from games like Detroit: Become Human, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The next theme is 'Saros,' with submissions due by June 17, 2026.
Until Dawn Characters Will Never Not Look Cursed, I GuessThis opinion piece critiques the character models in the upcoming game Until Dawn 2, arguing they still suffer from uncanny valley issues despite technological advancements. While the story premise and actor Neil Newbon's character model are praised, the author finds the facial animations and overall character designs unsettling, especially when compared to the realistic portrayal of Deborah Ann Woll in God of War: Laufey.
Where Birds Sleep Reveals New Trailer, Neil Newbon Joins as Lead ActorQuiet Little Feet revealed a new trailer for their narrative adventure game, Where Birds Sleep, and announced that Neil Newbon will voice the main character, Cormo, and also serve as a producer. The game, previously titled Where Birds Go To Sleep, features a unique blend of tabletop roleplaying, point-and-click exploration, and mystery puzzles where player choices influence Cormo's psyche and actions, creating tension between player agency and character resistance. The game is set on a prison island inspired by the mystical Middle East at the turn of the 16th century and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Quantic Dream shuts down Spellcasters Chronicles, offers refundsQuantic Dream has announced the shutdown of its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its release due to a lack of audience. Servers will remain active until June 19th, 2026, and the studio is offering refunds to players. This decision will not affect the development of Star Wars Eclipse.- Quantic Dream lägger ner Spellcasters Chronicles efter bara tre månaderQuantic Dream has announced the shutdown of its multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles, which was released in early access in February. The studio cited a failure to reach a sufficient player base as the reason for discontinuation, with the game set to go offline on June 19. Employees from the affected team will be reassigned to other projects, and refunds will be available for players who spent money in the game. Development on Star Wars Eclipse continues.
Quantic Dream's multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles is being shut down and the studio reorganised, but Star Wars Eclipse is unaffectedQuantic Dream is shutting down its multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles, which launched in early access in February, due to low player numbers. The studio will undergo reorganization, but development on Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected. Servers for Spellcasters Chronicles will close on June 19, 2026, with refunds available for early access purchases.- Detroit: Become Human Dev Quantic Dream Kills Live Service Game 3 Months After Early Access Launch, Insists Star Wars Eclipse ‘Continues as Planned’Quantic Dream has canceled its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, only three months after its early access launch. Despite this cancellation, the studio confirmed that Star Wars Eclipse is still proceeding as planned.
Best Science Fiction Games To Explore In 2026This article highlights some of the best science fiction games available to play, featuring a mix of well-known franchises and underrated titles. It covers games like Starfield, Doom (2016), No Man's Sky, Cyberpunk 2077, and the BioShock series, detailing their developers, release dates, and platforms.
Last Chance to Buy These 45+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals SaleThe PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is offering significant discounts on over 45 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles, with prices as low as they've ever been. The sale includes critically acclaimed games such as Alan Wake 2, Bloodborne, and Detroit: Become Human, among many others. Shoppers have until May 6, 2026, to take advantage of these limited-time offers.- 45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals SaleThe PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
- 45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale (North America/Europe)The PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is now live, featuring numerous discounted PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles until May 6, 2026. The sale includes a curated selection of recommended games, many at their lowest prices ever.
Star Wars Eclipse Still Years Away as Quantic Dream Faces Major DelaysStar Wars Eclipse, developed by Quantic Dream, is reportedly still years away from release, with insiders suggesting a launch no earlier than 2028 or 2029. The game has faced significant development challenges since its 2021 announcement, including technical hurdles and the pressure of living up to the Star Wars legacy. This extended development cycle raises concerns about whether the game can maintain its hype and relevance by the time it is eventually released.- Uppgift – Star Wars Eclipse kan vara flera år från färdigtReports indicate that Star Wars Eclipse is facing significant development challenges, with sources suggesting "very little progress" and that the game is likely "several years away from completion." Netease, the owner of Quantic Dream, has reportedly denied requests for additional staff to expedite development, with funding potentially tied to the underperforming early access title Spellcaster Chronicles.
How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytellingThis article discusses how game developers can combat the 'attention war' by focusing on strong narrative design and player engagement, rather than trying to compete with other platforms. Examples like The Messenger and Detroit: Become Human illustrate how compelling storytelling and interactive presentation can deeply involve players. Developers are encouraged to take creative risks and trust their writing to create memorable experiences.
Star Wars Eclipse Development is “Very Slow Going,” Over 4 Years After Its Reveal – RumorDevelopment on Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly progressing very slowly, with little progress made over several months and the game potentially years away from completion. The studio's financial viability may depend on the commercial success of its free-to-play title Spellcasters Chronicles, which has seen low player counts on Steam.
Wine 11.5 released with support for Syscall User Dispatch on LinuxWine 11.5 has been released, bringing bug fixes and new features for running Windows applications on Linux. Key updates include C++ support in the build system, bundled ICU libraries, and importantly, support for Syscall User Dispatch on Linux, which aims to improve performance and accuracy for certain Windows titles. This release also addresses VBScript compatibility and includes fixes for several games and applications.
Share of the Week: HeroicThis Share of the Week highlights heroic moments captured by PlayStation 5 players, featuring scenes from games like Dragon's Dogma II, Detroit: Become Human, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Players are encouraged to share their own heroic in-game screenshots using #PSshare and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.