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Xbox boss declares Call Of Duty is bigger than Marvel and the MCU
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has claimed that the Call of Duty franchise is financially larger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe, citing revenue figures. While acknowledging Call of Duty's significant financial success, the article notes that the MCU has generated more cultural fervor and hype, particularly with recent trailer view counts. Sharma also highlighted the success of Xbox's video game adaptations like Fallout and Minecraft, and announced plans for a Sea of Thieves live-action movie.
Even Sea of Thieves Is Getting a Movie Adaptation, with a Marvel Filmmaker Involved
A live-action movie adaptation of the online multiplayer pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves is in development, with Marvel filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton set to produce. Xbox's Matt Booty commented on the game's social and cooperative nature, suggesting the film will likely focus on a light-hearted pirate adventure with an ensemble cast.
Sand: Raiders of Sophie is like Sea of Thieves on land, but even tougher for solo players
Sand: Raiders of Sophie, a first-person base-building extraction shooter, has launched into early access on PC. The game draws comparisons to Sea of Thieves but features land-based combat with customizable walking bases called tramplers. While playable solo, the game is described as challenging for single players due to the amount of multitasking required.
Xbox has over a dozen film and TV adaptations in the works, including a Sea of Thieves movie from Spider-Man's…
Xbox is developing a live-action movie based on the pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves, in partnership with Destin Daniel Cretton's production company Hisako Films. This adaptation is part of Xbox's broader slate of video game-to-screen projects, which includes upcoming films for Gears of War and Death Stranding, and a TV show for Wolfenstein. No director or writer has been attached to the Sea of Thieves movie yet.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says new multiplayer games flop because everyone's "already formed solid human networks in Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and Apex Legends"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes new multiplayer games are failing because players are too entrenched in established titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and Apex Legends. He states that it's nearly impossible to migrate entire friend groups to new games, making only massive hits capable of community migration successful. Sweeney also cited other factors like exorbitant budgets and long development cycles contributing to game failures.
They're making a Sea of Thieves movie and the more I think about it, the more I'm into it
A movie adaptation of the video game Sea of Thieves is in early development, with Destin Daniel Cretton set to produce. While a director has not yet been attached, Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty highlighted the game's social and cooperative community as key elements. The article contrasts this with the announcement of a Call of Duty movie, suggesting Sea of Thieves has a stronger premise due to its less defined narrative.
Sea of Thieves live action movie is in development
A live-action movie based on the video game Sea of Thieves is in development, with Destin Daniel Cretton's production company Hisako Films attached. While Cretton is not directing, the project is moving forward with a focus on the game's distinct tone and social community aspects. Xbox is actively pursuing video game adaptations, having already seen success with properties like Halo and Fallout.
Xbox Is Working On A Dozen Movies And TV Shows, Including Sea Of Thieves
Xbox is developing over a dozen film and TV adaptations of its game properties, including a live-action movie based on Rare's Sea of Thieves. Matt Booty, Xbox's chief content officer, highlighted the social and cooperative nature of Sea of Thieves as key elements for its adaptation. Other known projects include adaptations for Death Stranding, Gears, Fallout, and Minecraft.
Sea of Thieves Live-Action Movie in Development, Microsoft Confirms
Microsoft has confirmed that a live-action movie based on the pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves is in development. The adaptation is being handled by Microsoft, with Rare's popular title serving as the source material.
MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCG
This week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Could Be the Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is positioned as a potential comeback for the series, aiming to recapture the beloved pirate fantasy and focused gameplay of the original. The remake promises to bypass the dense RPG mechanics of recent titles and address drawbacks like tedious missions, while leveraging next-gen technology. Despite concerns stemming from the troubled development of Skull and Bones, the remake carries significant weight for Ubisoft, representing an opportunity for revalidation and a potential return to the franchise's roots.
5 promising games recently cancelled by Microsoft
Microsoft has recently cancelled several promising game projects, including 'Odyssey,' 'Everwild,' 'Perfect Dark,' 'Contraband,' and 'Project Blackbird,' as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy under new CEO Asha Sharma. These cancellations have led to studio closures and significant layoffs, with former employees expressing disappointment over the loss of potentially exciting titles and the shift away from riskier, ambitious projects.
Sea of Thieves ‘custom seas’ system has arrived to let you create your own modes and worlds
Rare has launched the 'Custom Seas' feature for Sea of Thieves, allowing players to create and customize their own game modes and private worlds. This update, part of Season 20, provides tools for players to shape their gameplay experiences and save them as presets. The season also includes a streamlined 50-level free pass with player choices at key points.
Sea of Thieves is Handing Players the Keys to the Seas
Sea of Thieves Season 20 introduces Custom Seas, a new mode offering players extensive control over their private game sessions. This feature allows for the creation of custom game modes with adjustable rules for creatures, time of day, player loadouts, and scoring systems. The update also includes a revamped Season Pass with new rewards and upcoming in-game events.
Morning Patches
Several games have received recent updates, including Crimson Desert with patch notes version 1.12.00, Farmer's Dynasty 2 with its Riverside Sawmill update, and PRAGMATA adding Hugh's Scribble Suit. Sea of Thieves has also launched its Season 20.
PlayStation CEO responds to reports Sony is abandoning PC, seemingly confirms big single-player games will be PS5…
PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino has indicated that Sony will prioritize PlayStation 5 exclusivity for its in-house developed single-player games, while live-service titles will continue to be released on both PS5 and PC. This strategy shift suggests a move away from the multiplatform releases previously seen with titles like Horizon and The Last of Us, aligning with reports that PlayStation is re-evaluating its PC release strategy for major first-party games.
Xbox’s Biggest Problems May Still Be Ahead
Xbox is facing significant internal challenges despite a recent showcase of upcoming games like Gears of War: E-Day. CEO Asha Sharma admitted to substantial financial losses and poor investment returns over the past five years, citing issues with funding franchises and inadequate infrastructure. Reports suggest impending layoffs and potential restructuring, including spinning off Xbox as a subsidiary or forming joint ventures, as Microsoft seeks to make its gaming division a sustainable business.
Amid reports of closures to Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games, Xbox Game Studios CEO Craig Duncan is stepping down from…
Xbox Game Studios CEO Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O'Connor are stepping down amid reports of significant layoffs and the closure of studios like Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine. Duncan, who previously led Rare for 14 years, had been CEO for less than two years. These changes follow a strategic "Xbox reset" outlined by CEO Asha Sharma.
Xbox Game Studios-chef lämnar – efter 20 månader
Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, has resigned after only 20 months, with chief of staff Louise O'Connor also departing. This follows recent news of potential studio closures and layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division. The departures occur amidst a strategic shift for Xbox, including price adjustments to Game Pass and a re-evaluation of multi-platform releases.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early July
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
