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Marvel’s Venom is Reportedly Still in Development – Rumor
Rumors persist about a potential Venom game from Insomniac Games, with conflicting reports from voice actor Nadji Jeter and journalist Jason Schreier. While Jeter suggested the project was scrapped due to Tony Todd's passing, Schreier has disputed this. Insomniac Games is currently focused on Marvel's Wolverine, set for a September 15th release on PlayStation 5.
Venom Game Drama Has Spider-Man Fans Completely Unhinged
Voice actor Nadji Jeter claimed Insomniac Games' standalone Venom game was scrapped after Tony Todd's death, but journalist Jason Schreier has refuted these rumors. This has caused significant fan speculation and discussion across social media platforms regarding the game's development status and potential future on PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 6.
Uncertainty Surrounds Rumoured Venom PS5 Game
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the status of a rumored Venom game from Insomniac Games for the PlayStation 5. While the voice actor for Miles Morales suggested a Venom game and DLC were in development but possibly cancelled, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier stated these reports are untrue. The existence of a Venom spin-off was first revealed through a December 2023 Insomniac hack.
Former Naughty Dog Developer Says Studio Learned From The Last of Us That “Crunch is a Requirement”
Former Naughty Dog senior game designer Benson Russell stated that the studio learned from developing The Last of Us that crunch is a requirement for making games at their level. Russell explained that internal deadlines are treated as external, and employees are incentivized to work overtime, with bonuses offered for larger contributions. Reports from 2020 and earlier also highlighted Naughty Dog's culture of unhealthy working hours, with developers expressing concerns about the sustainability of such practices.
The Last of Us Online Was Cancelled 24 Hours Before It Was Announced
The Last of Us Online was canceled just 24 hours before its public announcement, with director Vinit Agarwal revealing the project was 80 percent complete. Journalist Jason Schreier also reported that the cancellation led to layoffs at Sony, impacting development on future single-player titles.
PlayStation Studios Made $300 Million Over 3 Years From PC Releases – Rumor
A former PlayStation Studios employee's LinkedIn profile suggests the PC port division generated $300 million in net revenue over three years. Despite this success, Sony is reportedly reconsidering its strategy of bringing single-player titles to PC, though multiplayer games will continue to launch on both PC and PlayStation 5.
Eidos Montréal Layoffs Reportedly Follow Cancellation of Undisclosed Original Project
Eidos-Montréal has reportedly undergone layoffs following the cancellation of an unannounced original game project. Journalist Jason Schreier claims these layoffs are connected to the canceled project, which was not mentioned in the studio's official statement.
Roblox rival and Deus Ex dev the latest to be hit by video game layoffs
The video game industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, with major companies like Epic Games and Eidos-Montréal reducing their workforces. Even successful titles like Fortnite are not immune, as Epic Games let go of 1,000 employees. Several studios, including Rec Room and Ivy Road, are shutting down entirely due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, particularly in VR.
Rumour: Mass Eidos Montreal Layoffs Caused by Cancellation of Key Project 'Years' in the Making
Eidos Montreal has confirmed layoffs affecting 124 employees, reportedly due to the cancellation of a major original game project that had been in development for several years. The studio, acquired by Embracer Group in 2022, has faced multiple project cancellations and rounds of layoffs since its last release.
Final Fantasy 9 Remake is “Still on Ice,” Says Insider
According to insider NateTheHate, the rumored Final Fantasy 9 Remake is "still on ice" at Square Enix, with no new movement on the project. While not officially cancelled, the game's future remains uncertain, despite significant fan interest and previous rumors from Jason Schreier and Jeff Grubb. The original Final Fantasy 9 was released in 2000 for the PlayStation One.
'We're Only Talking About the PS5': Saros Director on Cancelled PC Port Reports
Saros director Gregory Louden stated that discussions are currently focused solely on the PlayStation 5 launch, amidst reports that Sony is scaling back its PC porting strategy. Bloomberg suggests that conversions for games like Saros and Ghost of Yotei have been cancelled, with the company aiming for greater exclusivity.
New AAA games could cost $300 million or "much more" to make, insider says, which might help "explain the current state of the industry" amid layoffs and studio closures
Insider reports suggest that AAA game development budgets are now reaching $300 million or significantly more, contributing to the ongoing industry issues like layoffs and studio closures. Companies like Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft have recently undergone significant downsizing. This trend raises questions about the sustainability of current development costs.
AAA Game Budgets Regularly Reach $300m, New Report Claims
A new report indicates that AAA game budgets frequently exceed $300 million, with some titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War reportedly costing up to $700 million. These high costs are attributed to developer salaries and overhead, not executive compensation, and may explain industry trends like layoffs and long development cycles. In contrast, indie games like Mewgenics can be profitable with significantly lower budgets.
Sony has shut down Dark Outlaw Games one year after its founding and while it was reportedly 'still in the early…
Sony has shut down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded just one year ago by Call of Duty Zombies veteran Jason Blundell. The closure comes amid broader cuts in mobile development and other areas, with around 50 people reportedly laid off. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst cited rising development costs as a factor in the studio's shuttering.
AAA video games regularly cost over $300,000,000 to make reveals insider
According to insider Jason Schreier, the development cost for AAA video games now routinely exceeds $300 million, a figure comparable to or exceeding most major film productions. This trend, primarily observed in Western development, is largely driven by escalating developer salaries and contributes to the current state of the industry, including layoffs and unpopular monetization strategies.
'This Is Unsustainable Madness': Modern Video Game Budgets Are Out of Control
Modern AAA video game development budgets on the west coast of America are reportedly reaching $300 million or more, primarily covering salaries and overheads. This unsustainable cost requires games to sell millions of copies at full price just to break even, putting immense pressure on studios and potentially impacting the industry's future.
AAA Game Development Budgets in US, Canada Have Reportedly Started Exceeding $300 Million
AAA game development budgets in the US and Canada are reportedly exceeding $300 million, sometimes significantly more, contributing to industry struggles like layoffs and studio closures. Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida noted that development costs have doubled between the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 generations, making it difficult to recoup investments. While blockbuster titles face massive budgets, smaller games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can be made for under $10 million by focusing on core gameplay.
Triple-A Game Budgets Now Over $300 Million, It’s Claimed
Game development budgets for AAA titles are reportedly exceeding $300 million, not including marketing costs, according to journalist Jason Schreier. This necessitates millions of sales just to break even, placing immense pressure on game sales figures. Games like Concord and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 are cited as examples of high-budget titles.
Sony shutters internal studio Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down its internal studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by Jason Blundell in 2024. The closure resulted in approximately 50 layoffs across the studio and PlayStation's mobile business. This follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Games in February.
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty director Jason Blundell. This closure is part of broader staff cuts at PlayStation focused on mobile development, signaling a retreat from live-service multiplayer games. Several other studios and projects have also been affected or canceled recently.