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Thick as Thieves Studio Hit by Layoffs Affecting 17 Employees Due to Another Project’s Cancellation
OtherSide Entertainment has laid off 17 employees following the cancellation of a project codenamed Argos. The studio, which recently released the co-op stealth game Thick as Thieves on PC, cited the challenging industry climate as a reason for the project's unviability. Several former employees have confirmed their departure and are seeking new employment.
Warren Spector-helmed Thick as Thieves developers OtherSide lay off 17 staff as they cancel multiplayer immersive sim Argos: Riders on the Storm
OtherSide Entertainment, co-helmed by industry veterans Warren Spector and Paul Neurath, has laid off 17 employees following the cancellation of their multiplayer immersive sim, Argos: Riders on the Storm. The studio cited the "brutally challenging" state of the games industry as the reason for making the game unviable. Their other title, Thick as Thieves, recently shifted focus to solo and co-op play.
OtherSide Entertainment cuts 17 jobs after Argos cancellation
OtherSide Entertainment has laid off 17 employees following the cancellation of its in-development project, Argos. The studio cited challenging industry conditions as the reason for the project's unviability. This follows a history of project cancellations and IP acquisitions for the developer.
007 och Thick as Thieves stänger säsong 10 av FZ High Score
Season 10 of FZ High Score has concluded, with the game '007: From Russia with Love' achieving the highest average score, surpassing 'Thick as Thieves'. The competition saw a close race for the top spots, with the top three players winning exclusive t-shirts.
Warren Spector studio's cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time
Thick as Thieves, a co-op heist adventure from OtherSide Entertainment, offers a surprisingly fun experience despite its incomplete launch state and removed PvP elements. Developed by industry veterans Warren Spector and Paul Neurath, the game features two maps with randomized objectives and a tense eight-minute countdown for extraction, providing a compelling stealth experience.
Thick as Thieves is making changes, but not the one I think matters most
Thick as Thieves developers OtherSide Entertainment are implementing changes, including key rebinding and making mission timers visible. However, the author expresses concern that the frustrating eight-minute countdown timer and its associated mechanics are not being made adjustable, which they believe is a critical oversight for the stealth game.
Thick as Thieves Review – A Return to the Metal Ages
Thick as Thieves is a short but ambitious first-person stealth game that draws inspiration from classics like the Thief series. It features a gameplay loop similar to extraction shooters, where players must infiltrate levels, loot items, and complete objectives without being detected, as combat is not a viable option. Despite its limited scope and some missing basic features, the game's addictive stealth mechanics, intricate level design, and low price point make it a recommendable experience, especially for fans of the genre.
The director of the best Splinter Cell game reckons that modern lighting engines are making stealth games 'so much…
Clint Hocking, director of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, believes modern lighting engines make stealth games harder to read. He argues that the realistic, diffuse shadows in contemporary games obscure player visibility compared to the clear, baked lighting of older titles like Thief. Hocking suggests that developers aiming for pure stealth experiences with modern graphics need to carefully consider how to implement lighting.
Stealth-Action Heist Adventure Thick as Thieves with Co-Op Mode Drops on PC
The stealth-action heist game Thick as Thieves, developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by Megabit Publishing, has launched on PC via Steam. The game features solo and two-player online co-op modes, set in an alternate-history 1910s Scotland where magic and technology collide. Players take on the role of a Thieves' Guild member undertaking heists with shifting security layouts and dynamic difficulty.
Multiplayer heist-’em-up Thick as Thieves downgrades to two-person co-op as it fully launches
The multiplayer heist game Thick as Thieves has fully launched, shifting its focus from PvPvE to singleplayer and two-player co-op. Players can experience dynamic stealth gameplay in a 1910s-styled metropolis for $5. User reviews on Steam are mostly positive, with planned updates addressing graphics and controls.
FZHS: Forza och tre andra spel låsta
Forza Horizon 6 has received critical acclaim with an average score of 91 out of 100, continuing Playground Games' streak of high-scoring titles. The article also provides updates on other games in the FZ High Score season 10, including Mixtape, The Dark Pictures: Directive 8020, and Outbound, with Forza Horizon 6 being the latest to have its score locked.
It's my own fault for thinking Warren Spector's new multiplayer stealth game adding singleplayer would make it…
Thick as Thieves is a first-person stealth game that initially impressed with its unique setting and mechanics, but the eight-minute timer and lack of manual saves hinder the experience. The game's pivot to singleplayer/co-op from PvPvE is evident in its limited maps and features, making it feel like early access despite its low price point.
Thick As Thieves Steals Out
Thick As Thieves, a stealth action heist game developed by OtherSide Entertainment, is now available on PC via Steam. The game is the PC edition of the title from Warren Spector and Paul Neurath.
Game Reviews
Reviews for the games Thick as Thieves and Tides of Tomorrow have been published by IGN, The Wand Report, and The New York Times. The article mentions that access to the Tides of Tomorrow review from The New York Times requires a free account.
Thick as Thieves Launches Today on Steam with Co-Op Stealth Action | Invision Game Community
OtherSide Entertainment and Megabit Publishing have launched Thick as Thieves on Steam, a stealth-action game set in an alternate-history Scotland. The title features cooperative gameplay for two players, replayable missions, and a blend of immersive stealth mechanics. It is available for £4.99/$4.99/€4.99 and includes an introductory campaign with future content expansions planned.
Thick as Thieves Sneaks onto Steam Today
The stealth action title Thick as Thieves, developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by Megabit Publishing, has launched today on PC via Steam for $4.99. The game features a solo or two-player online co-op campaign with dynamic stealth gameplay and replayable maps. The developers plan to expand the game's setting and stories with future content.
Thick as Thieves is Out Now on PC
OtherSide Entertainment's co-op immersive stealth title, Thick as Thieves, is now available on PC for $5. The game features a four-hour introductory campaign set in a 1900s city, with randomly generated conditions and 16 missions. It is also in development for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
Warren Spector's Thick As Thieves encapsulates the joys of the heist, but I'm not convinced it'll steal my attention long-term
Thick As Thieves, developed by OtherSide Entertainment and led by Warren Spector, offers a compelling heist experience with a unique blend of magic and early 1900s technology in Kilcairn. While the stealth mechanics and gadgetry are well-implemented, the article suggests the game may not hold long-term attention due to a somewhat simplistic AI and a story that overstays its welcome, despite its low $5 price point.
Thick as Thieves Review – The work of a cat burglar
Thick as Thieves is a stealth adventure game that fails to live up to the legacy of its genre pioneers. Despite an interesting setting in 1910s Scotland, the game suffers from a lack of content, repetitive mission design, poor AI, and clunky controls, making it an underwhelming experience.
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