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Trials Studio Facing Closure, Ubisoft Singapore to Get Hit by Layoffs Impacting 70 Employees – Rumor
Ubisoft is reportedly planning to close its Finland-based studio RedLynx, known for the Trials franchise, resulting in 52 job cuts. Additionally, Ubisoft Singapore will undergo layoffs impacting 70 employees as part of a larger restructuring effort. These decisions come as Ubisoft aims to streamline operations and manage its workforce effectively.
Steam sale deep cut alert: this ARPG originally developed for Nokia N-Gage is brilliant on Deck
Xanadu Next, an action RPG originally developed for the Nokia N-Gage by Nihon Falcom, is highlighted as a brilliant and charming experience on the Steam Deck. Despite its age and quirky origins, the game offers a satisfying metroidvania structure and a peaceful, meditative grind, making it a noteworthy pick during the Steam Autumn sale.
Solo dev takes on the ultimate retro challenge, ports "Super Mario 64 meets Pokemon" platformer to PS1, N64, Saturn, Dreamcast, and far more terrible consoles all at once
Solo developer Walfrido Abejón is creating Noah and the Poohloudies, a 3D platformer with creature collecting elements, simultaneously for six retro consoles: PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, 3DO, and N-Gage. The game involves rescuing robots and utilizing their abilities while managing their needs, presenting a unique challenge due to the distinct technical limitations of each platform.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 2: Game Boy Rivals (1989–2006)
This article details the history of portable tactical RPGs on Game Boy rivals like the WonderSwan, Game Gear, and Neo Geo Pocket Color, focusing on hardware features and major titles released between 1989 and 2006. It examines games such as Shining Force Gaiden, Faselei!, and Super Robot Taisen Compact, analyzing their gameplay, reception, and sales figures within the context of the genre's development on handheld consoles.
