Horizon: Hunter’s Gathering
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PHYSINT – So… What Exactly Is Going On?
PlayStation has canceled its partnership with Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions for the upcoming game Physint, citing a difficult decision after three decades of collaboration. Kojima Productions has since partnered with Xbox for the project, which is described as an 'action espionage game' and also working on the horror title OD. The article speculates on the reasons for PlayStation's decision, including high budgets and a potential shift towards live-service games, while highlighting Xbox's eagerness to support Kojima's ambitious vision.
Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
PS5 games line-up in shambles as Wolverine disappoints and Fairgames reappears
Sony Interactive Entertainment is facing criticism for its PlayStation 5 game lineup, with Marvel's Wolverine receiving lukewarm reviews and the live service game Fairgames appearing generic. The company's strategy has led to studio closures and a perceived decline in quality first-party titles, contrasting with its strong console sales.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
A bug in Valve's Steam maintenance process has inadvertently caused achievement data for unreleased and unannounced games to be leaked on sites like Exophase and SteamDB. This includes titles such as Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Valve has been contacted for comment, and this incident follows a previous data breach at a Steam hardware shipping partner.
Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace…
A third-party site that tracks game achievements appears to have leaked lists for numerous unannounced and upcoming PC games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a potential Deus Ex Remastered. These leaks, which have not been verified by Valve or the respective publishers, contain potential spoilers and details about unannounced titles and content like new campaigns.
Killzone Project is Early in Development at Guerrilla Games – Rumor
A new report suggests Sony has greenlit a new Killzone game, with Guerrilla Games reportedly working on it in its early stages. The project is believed to be a remake or remaster of an older title, possibly the original Killzone, with an external team like People Can Fly potentially involved. This Killzone project is said to be in development while Guerrilla Games also works on retooling its live-service Horizon project.
Sony State Of Play in September is 'incredibly likely' and 'soon' says insider
An insider suggests a Sony State of Play presentation is 'incredibly likely' and 'soon,' potentially occurring in September. While an unverified source points to this Thursday, September 3rd, official confirmation is pending. Potential game reveals include Marvel's Wolverine, God Of War Laufey, Until Dawn 2, and EA's Iron Man.
Sony Reaffirms Return to Console-Exclusive Games With New “Only On PS5” Ad
Sony has released a new advertisement emphasizing its commitment to console-exclusive games for the PlayStation 5, featuring titles like Ghost of Yōtei, Astro Bot, and Marvel's Wolverine. While Sony continues to release multiplayer games on PC, such as Helldivers 2, the ad suggests a stronger focus on exclusive single-player experiences. This strategy mirrors recent moves by Microsoft, which is also prioritizing exclusives for Xbox Series X/S and PC, though Xbox CEO Asha Sharma notes the current business health necessitates a gradual approach to releasing more exclusive titles.
MMO Week in Review: Way too early access
This week's MMO news covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, which some consider premature. Other highlights include a look at Guild Wars 3's Kodan, Daybreak's acquisition of Cold Iron Studios, new content for EverQuest Legends, and an analysis of the survival game Stormforge. The article also touches on various other MMO updates, rumors, and industry discussions.
Work on now-canceled The Last of Us Online caused the huge gap in Naughty Dog’s release cycle
Naughty Dog has canceled its ambitious online multiplayer game set in The Last of Us universe due to its massive scope, which diverted resources from other projects. This decision has contributed to a significant gap between the studio's major releases and reflects Sony's struggles with its push into live service games.
Betawatch: Stars Reach hits early access stumbles and Guild Wars 3 outlines its Kodan details
This week's Betawatch covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, with developer Raph Koster apologizing for initial issues. Guild Wars 3 has also detailed its playable Kodan, while City of Heroes and Stormforge have received updates. The roundup includes news on numerous other MMOs in various testing phases, including Aero Tales Online, Elder Scrolls Online, and Aloft.
The opportunity cost of Sony's live service pivot is enormous | Opinion
The article argues that Sony's pivot to live service games has incurred enormous opportunity costs, particularly for its first-party studios like Guerrilla Games. This strategic misstep has led to significant delays in major exclusive titles for the PlayStation 5, potentially impacting the console's lifecycle and Sony's relationship with consumers. The author suggests that the long-term damage to the brand and product pipeline may outweigh the direct financial investments in live service projects.
EA staff worries over Saudi buyout, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Peak's last major update - Patch Notes #66
This article covers several gaming industry developments, including employee concerns at Electronic Arts following a Saudi buyout, ongoing leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6, and the final update for the game Peak. It also touches on FromSoftware's new game The Duskbloods, Compulsion Games' management buyout from Xbox, PlayStation's struggles with live-service games, and the use of AI in game development.
RAM shortage shoves PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo's US sales "to a July low not seen since 2020" as price…
US console hardware sales in July 2026 hit a low not seen since 2020, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. This downturn is attributed to the impact of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch last year, ongoing component shortages, particularly RAM, driving up prices, and higher hardware costs affecting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series sales. Despite a 39% drop in hardware sales and a 16% increase in average system price, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 and the holiday season may boost sales later.
The live-service elements of Horizon Hunters Gathering are reportedly being stripped out following 'poor feedback' as new details emerge about several canceled PlayStation titles
Guerrilla Games is reportedly overhauling its upcoming live-service title Horizon Hunters Gathering, removing its multiplayer-focused features and shifting to a traditional cooperative multiplayer game with a story mode and smaller scope due to negative playtest feedback. This change comes as part of Sony's broader, and reportedly troubled, initiative to push its single-player focused studios into the live-service market, with several other PlayStation live-service projects, including a God of War game from Bluepoint and an online Spider-Man title from Insomniac, having been canceled.
Tactical co-op title Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being retooled after disappointing feedback
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly retooling the tactical co-op title Horizon Hunters Gathering due to negative feedback from playtests. The game, initially planned as a live service multiplayer experience, will have its scope reduced, and there's a possibility of cancellation if it doesn't meet Sony's expectations by year's end. Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG from the same IP, is also in development by NCsoft.
PlayStation Exclusive Horizon 3 Gets Disappointing Update
A Bloomberg report indicates that Horizon 3 is still in early development with a small team at Guerrilla Games, suggesting a potential release on PlayStation 6. Meanwhile, the live service game Horizon Hunters Gathering is undergoing a significant overhaul, dropping some live service elements in favor of a co-op multiplayer and story mode.
Horizon Hunters Gathering reportedly scrapping live service elements following closed beta
Guerilla Games is reportedly overhauling its upcoming game Horizon Hunters Gathering, removing live service elements like microtransactions following negative feedback from its closed beta. The game will shift to a more standard co-op multiplayer experience with a smaller scope. Its fate remains uncertain as it must impress PlayStation executives by December.
Rapport: Sony skrotar live service-inslagen i Horizon Hunters Gathering
Sony and Guerrilla Games have reportedly canceled the live service elements for Horizon Hunters Gathering, opting instead for a more traditional co-op campaign experience. Development was restarted in June with a new goal to remove live service features, and the project faces potential cancellation by December if it fails to impress stakeholders. Meanwhile, work on Horizon 3 has also begun with a small team.
