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BioWare Co-Founder Speaks Out on Studio Closure, Mass Effect Cancellation
BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has commented on the recent closure of the studio, which resulted in 50 job losses and the cancellation of Mass Effect 5, internally codenamed Mass Effect: Universe. The article highlights the significant impact of these events on the company and its projects.
‘Enough Games Have Been Cancelled and Shut Down. That Betrayal Has Ramifications’ – Is It the Beginning of the End for Live-Service Games?
The article questions the sustainability of live-service games, citing a history of cancelled projects and dwindling player bases as evidence of a market in decline. It suggests that the frequent shutdowns of these 'forever games' may indicate the beginning of the end for the model.
EA’s New Owners May Be Considering An Even Bigger Gaming Empire
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has become the majority shareholder of Electronic Arts and is reportedly considering merging it with Savvy Games Group, another PIF-owned entity. This potential consolidation, which could also involve Moonton, Scopely, and SNK, aims to improve coordination among the PIF's gaming assets. However, the move faces regulatory scrutiny due to the vast number of major franchises that would fall under one umbrella, and employees fear significant cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and studio closures, may be implemented.
5 promising games recently cancelled by Microsoft
Microsoft has recently cancelled several promising game projects, including 'Odyssey,' 'Everwild,' 'Perfect Dark,' 'Contraband,' and 'Project Blackbird,' as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy under new CEO Asha Sharma. These cancellations have led to studio closures and significant layoffs, with former employees expressing disappointment over the loss of potentially exciting titles and the shift away from riskier, ambitious projects.
Yakuza Creator's Gang of Dragon PS5 Game Really Does Seem Dead
Evidence suggests that Gang of Dragon, the PlayStation 5 game from Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio, has been cancelled. Publisher NetEase reportedly ceased funding, leading to the disappearance of the developer's YouTube channel and key personnel, including Nagoshi and studio director Daisuke Sato, distancing themselves from the project on social media and in interviews.
Devil May Cry and Bayonetta creator says he'd rather have a game cancelled than release "something…
Devil May Cry and Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya stated he would prefer a game to be cancelled rather than released in a subpar state. He emphasized prioritizing creative vision over strict schedules, even if it means projects might not see the light of day. Kamiya also mentioned his work on Okami and reflected on past cancelled projects like Scalebound.
Following game's cancellation, The Last of Us multiplayer director vows he's "never going to let what I work on not see the light of day again"
Vinit Agarwal, former director of Naughty Dog's cancelled The Last of Us multiplayer game, has vowed to ensure future projects he works on are released. Agarwal expressed disappointment that the ambitious multiplayer title, which he claims was 80% complete, will not see the light of day. He shared that former colleagues still praise the cancelled game's quality.
'It Killed Me That People Couldn't Play It' — Director of The Last of Us Online Only Found Out It Was Cancelled 24 Hours Before the Public, Says It Was 80% Complete
The director of the cancelled multiplayer game The Last of Us Online revealed he learned of its cancellation only 24 hours before the public announcement. He stated the game was approximately 80% complete, and its cancellation was devastating.
Eidos-Montréal's latest round of layoffs reportedly follows the cancellation of an "almost complete" open-world game
Eidos-Montréal has reportedly laid off approximately 124 employees following the cancellation of an "almost complete" open-world game tentatively titled Wildlands. Studio head David Anfossi has also departed. The game, which had been in development since early 2019, reportedly suffered from numerous issues including engine changes, narrative conflicts, and an exploding budget.
