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Is The BioShock Movie Ever Going To Happen? Director Weighs In
Director Francis Lawrence provided an update on the long-in-development BioShock movie, stating that a script is nearing completion and he is optimistic about its chances of materializing. While the project has faced numerous setbacks and regime changes at Netflix, Take-Two Interactive is reportedly eager for the film to coincide with new game releases, including the upcoming BioShock 4.
Yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Somehow Still In Development
Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains in development hell, with lead writer Rik Godwin confirming he is working on the title in a support role. The game, first announced in 2008 and re-revealed in 2017, has seen minimal visible progress and is unlikely to release this console generation.
After nearly 19 years in development hell, Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is somehow still showing signs of life
Despite being originally announced in 2008 and facing prolonged development challenges, Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is reportedly still in development. A developer from Ubisoft Bordeaux confirmed they have been working on the game, offering a glimmer of hope for its eventual release after nearly two decades.
Before HBO’s The Last Of Us, An Entirely Different Adaptation Was Proposed
Before HBO's successful TV series, Naughty Dog and Sony Pictures initially planned "The Last of Us" as a major motion picture, with Sam Raimi attached as a producer. The film project entered development hell, with Neil Druckmann writing multiple script drafts that significantly changed the source material. Druckmann later expressed that the movie adaptation would have been "awful," contrasting the studio's notes for a bigger, action-oriented film with HBO's approach that prioritized drama and allowed for creative changes.
Iron Man to Ark 2: 15 announced games which have disappeared into the ether
This article highlights 15 announced video games that have seemingly disappeared into development hell, with no substantial news or release dates for years. Titles like Star Wars Eclipse, Little Devil Inside, and Beyond Good & Evil 2 are discussed as examples of games stuck in limbo, some technically not cancelled but facing significant development challenges or prolonged silence, raising concerns about their eventual release.
