Monument Valley
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Monument Valley CEO Calls Job Security 'Too Romantic' | HappyGamerThe CEO of Ustwo, the studio behind Monument Valley, has sparked controversy by calling job security 'too romantic' amidst industry-wide layoffs. This statement contrasts with the current climate of mass job cuts at companies like Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The article argues that prioritizing shareholders over employees is a shortsighted business practice that damages the industry's reputation and talent retention.- Ideals Like Full-Time Employment and Job Security Are ‘Too Romantic’ in Game Dev, Says Monument Valley Studio CEOThe CEO of ustwo, the studio behind Monument Valley, stated that ideals such as full-time employment and job security are 'too romantic' in game development. The company plans to utilize contractors to reduce development budgets.
"Those of us who joined in the early 2000s, we had it very good": Monument Valley boss says it's getting harder to give workers full-time stabilityUstwo Games CEO Maria Sayans believes the company has been too idealistic about providing full-time employment, leading to a shift towards using more contractors. Sayans, who also chairs Ukie, noted that the industry has changed significantly since the early 2000s, making long-term job stability for all employees more challenging. Ustwo Games is now prioritizing PC development after Monument Valley 3 was removed from Netflix.
'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramountUstwo Games CEO Maria Sayans states that lowering development costs and increasing the use of contractors are crucial for the studio's future as a PC-first developer. The company is pivoting away from mobile due to declining profitability and is focusing on creating meaningful single-player experiences for PC and consoles, while re-evaluating its budget and pricing strategies.
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Ustwo Games to keynote Develop:Brighton 2026Ustwo Games executives Maria Sayans, Daniel Gray, and Peter Pashley will deliver the keynote at Develop:Brighton 2026, discussing the studio's 14-year history and its strategic shift towards PC as a primary platform. The studio, known for titles like Monument Valley and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, will explore its journey and future direction.
The Best Play Pass Games On Android – Updated!This guide highlights the best games available on Google Play Pass for Android devices. It features a curated list of titles across various genres, including Stardew Valley, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dead Cells, and Terraria, emphasizing their quality and suitability for the subscription service.- ‘Monument Valley 3’ Coming to Netflix Games in December, ‘Monument Valley 1 & 2’ Heading to the Service in the Coming Months As Well – TouchArcadeMonument Valley 3 is set to launch on December 10th as part of the Netflix Games library. The original Monument Valley will be available on September 19th, followed by Monument Valley 2 on October 29th. Developer ustwo confirmed the news during Gamescom's Opening Night Live event.
- Unleashed’ Gets Full Trailer at Gamescom 2024, More Games Announced for Netflix – TouchArcadeNetflix revealed the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming 32-player multiplayer game, Squid Game: Unleashed, developed by Boss Fight. The game will feature challenges from the show and new ones, alongside daily missions. Additionally, Netflix announced upcoming mobile titles including the Monument Valley series, Battleship, Roller Coaster Tycoon, and Snake.io.
- Netflix Geeked Week Trailer Teases More Game News for Event on September 16th – TouchArcadeNetflix has announced its Geeked Week 2024 event on September 16th, teasing more game news alongside updates for its shows. Upcoming game releases include SpongeBob: Bubble Pop and Monument Valley for Netflix subscribers. An in-person event in Atlanta on September 19th will feature a Games Lounge for attendees to play recent mobile titles.
Nintendo Today, Virtual Game Cards, Metroid Prime 4, and More - NintendoFuseNintendo showcased upcoming games and new features in a recent Nintendo Direct presentation. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond was highlighted with new gameplay mechanics, and a "Virtual Game Card" feature will allow digital game transfers between two Nintendo Switch systems. Additionally, a new "Nintendo Today" smartphone app will provide daily news and event updates.