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Magneto Suits Up in Chrome Armor for Marvel’s Midnight: X-Men
Marvel's Midnight: X-Men #1, set to release on October 7, will feature Magneto in a new white-and-chrome armor, accompanied by Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. This new imprint fuses classic superheroes with horror themes, pitting the X-Men against an army of vampires. Writer Jonathan Hickman is expected to place Magneto at the center of this conflict, exploring his complex history and potential new alliances.
The Russo Brothers' foreword to key Avengers: Doomsday comic inspiration prove they understand the assignment for…
Directors Anthony and Joe Russo have provided a foreword for the 'Avengers: Time Runs Out' comic, highlighting its significance as inspiration for the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' film. They emphasize Doctor Doom's complex psyche, describing him as a character driven by ambition and fear who attempts to control reality. The Russo brothers draw parallels between Doom's character arc and the themes of self-destruction through difficult decisions, suggesting a potentially compelling portrayal by Robert Downey Jr.
Thick as Thieves won't be getting any more content updates: 'To be frank, this is not the outcome that any of…
OtherSide Entertainment has announced that Thick as Thieves will not receive any further content updates due to significant layoffs, leaving fewer than 10 employees. The studio and publisher Megabit are working to transition the game to peer-to-peer servers for continued co-op play, ensuring solo play remains unaffected. Game director Jeff Hickman expressed disappointment but confirmed the decision was necessary due to the unviability of ongoing development.
Thick as Thieves is Getting No New Content, New Version With Peer-to-Peer Multiplayer in the Works
OtherSide Entertainment has announced that Thick as Thieves will not receive new content due to economic hardship and a significantly reduced team size. The studio is working on a peer-to-peer multiplayer version of the game to ensure its continued playability without dedicated servers. Publisher Megabit will take over maintenance after this update.
Thick as Thieves Studio Hit With More Layoffs, Left With “Fewer Than 10” Employees
OtherSide Entertainment has undergone further layoffs, reducing its staff to fewer than 10 employees, who are now focused solely on maintaining the co-op stealth game Thick as Thieves. The studio has no plans for future games following the cancellation of a project codenamed Argos and a reduction in scope for Thick as Thieves, which was originally envisioned as a PvPvE immersive sim. The studio's director, Jeff Hickman, stated that the current industry landscape makes their signature lengthy development cycles for immersive sims commercially unviable.
Thick as Thieves Interview – Replayability, Immersive Sims, Co-Op Design, And More
In an interview, OtherSide Entertainment's Warren Spector and Jeff Hickman discuss the co-op design, replayability, and immersive sim elements of their game, Thick as Thieves. They highlight how the session-based heist structure and player tools encourage emergent gameplay and improvisation, especially in co-op. The developers also touch on their decision to focus on PvE and their plans for potential post-launch content based on player reception.
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.
Thick as Thieves Launches May 20 on PC
Thick as Thieves, a stealth adventure game developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by Megabit, is set to launch on PC on May 20. The game features heists, contracts, and replayable missions in a fictional 1910s Scottish city. It supports both solo and co-op play and is led by veterans of the stealth genre, including Warren Spector and Paul Neurath.
Thick as Thieves® Release Date Announced at the Triple-i Initiative
OtherSide Entertainment and Megabit Publishing announced that the stealth adventure game Thick as Thieves will be released on PC on May 20. The game features a unique 1910s alternative history setting, dynamic heists, and can be played solo or in co-op.
Co-op heist-em-up Thick as Thieves reveals May release date with an all-new gameplay trailer
Otherside Entertainment announced that its co-op heist simulator, Thick as Thieves, will be released on May 20. The game will feature two playable thieves, two replayable maps, and 16 contracts, playable in singleplayer or two-player co-op. The game is set to release on PC and is available for wishlisting on Steam.
