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MMO Business Roundup: CliffyB is back, a crackdown on Steam criming, and Palworld’s 30.5M sales
This MMO business roundup covers several industry developments, including Cliff Bleszinski's return with plans for a comeback after the failures of LawBreakers and Radical Heights. It also notes a temporary pause on the Warner Bros. buyout due to antitrust concerns, an indictment in Florida for malware injection into Steam games, and Palworld's continued sales success, reaching an estimated 30.5 million copies sold.
"The Gears of War trilogy was largely developed hungover by me" - Cliff Bleszinski reckons with a difficult past while plotting a return to games and a brighter future
Game designer Cliff Bleszinski, known for his work on the Gears of War trilogy, has opened up about his past struggles with alcoholism and his journey toward recovery. Bleszinski, who previously founded Boss Key Productions, is now considering a return to game development, expressing interest in PvE experiences and potentially consulting on new projects.
Gears of War's creator is considering returning to game development, but whatever he makes won't be PvP like his last efforts: "Good look to anyone in that space."
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski is considering a return to full-time game development after an eight-year hiatus. Following struggles with alcoholism and sobriety, Bleszinski rediscovered his passion for creating games, though he now prefers Player vs Environment experiences over Player vs Player titles. He has already consulted on a horror game called Soul Walker and is contemplating a larger comeback.
List of Games That Shut Down Soon After Launch
This article lists several live-service games that experienced extremely short lifespans after launch, with some shutting down within days or weeks due to low player counts or negative reception. Notable examples include The Day Before (4 days), The Culling 2 (8 days), and Concord (14 days), highlighting the challenges of sustaining online games in a competitive market.
Highguard Joins The List Of Live-Service Games Axed Within Weeks Of Launch
Several live-service games, including Highguard, Concord, and RumbleVerse, have been shut down shortly after launch due to issues with player retention and funding. This article examines various titles that failed to sustain their player base or business models, leading to premature closures or development halts.
