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The shockingly good Wolverine game on PS3 saw zero crunch because the terrible movie it accompanied was delayed, dev…
A former developer revealed that the PlayStation 3 game X-Men Origins: Wolverine experienced no crunch due to the movie's delays. This relaxed production environment is credited as a factor in the game's surprisingly high quality, contrasting sharply with the industry's prevalent crunch culture at the time.
New Report Says Sony Ditched Kojima Due To Missed Deadlines And Money Concerns
Sony reportedly canceled Hideo Kojima's new game, Physint, due to missed deadlines and budget concerns. Xbox has since stepped in to publish the title, a decision that has sparked discussion among fans regarding Sony's strategic choices.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen suffers layoffs as it promises to refine its development processes
Visionary Realms CEO Chris Rowan announced layoffs at the studio behind Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, admitting that recent sweeping updates to combat and character progression were unsuccessful. Robert Crane has been rehired as project manager to improve development processes, while leadership takes responsibility for the failures.
Roblox games are escaping Roblox: Creators will soon be able to export standalone apps for PC, console, and mobile
Roblox Corporation is launching 'Roblox Everywhere,' allowing creators to export their games as standalone applications for PC, mobile, and consoles. This initiative aims to expand the reach of Roblox games beyond the platform itself, with plans to eventually support major storefronts like Steam. The company is also working on browser-based play and an offline mode for singleplayer games.
All the announcements from Roblox Developers Conference 2026, including AI, Robux changes, and browser support
Roblox outlined significant updates at its Developers Conference 2026, focusing on AI integration, improved chat features with AI-powered speech-to-text and emojis, and browser-based play. The platform will also introduce offline game modes and standalone apps, alongside advancements in graphics and rendering. New AI tools aim to generate entire games from prompts, enhance character interactions, and automate testing, though their reception is uncertain. Business changes include the rollout of Roblox Wallet for automatic developer profit collection and the introduction of Roblox Cards for spending earnings in the real world.
Stellar Blade developers confirm 32GB game cards for Nintendo Switch 2
SHIFT UP Corporation has confirmed that Stellar Blade will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 with a 32GB game card, a new option alongside the previously standard 64GB and 16GB cards. This move suggests Nintendo is offering more flexibility in physical media for its next-generation console, with fans speculating about future larger capacity cards.
Sony had good reasons to axe Hideo Kojima's Physint claims report
Sony Interactive Entertainment reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint due to missed deadlines, budget concerns, and potential profitability issues, despite it being a spiritual successor to Metal Gear. The project will now be funded by Xbox and is planned for release on both Xbox and PC, marking Kojima's second collaboration with Microsoft after the horror game OD. This decision comes after Death Stranding titles did not meet PlayStation's revenue expectations, and Sony was hesitant to invest in a title where it would not own the intellectual property.
GTA 6 Developer Is Fighting Drones And Hackers To Keep The Game’s Secrets Safe
Rockstar Games is implementing stringent security measures, including privacy film on windows and a dedicated investigation team, to protect Grand Theft Auto 6's secrets from drones and hackers. This comes amidst a tribunal hearing where the studio is accused of unlawfully firing developers for leaking game information, with Rockstar comparing the need for secrecy to that of Apple or Coca-Cola.
"The more aroused the fly is the harder it tries to shoot" - Google's fully mapped fly brain is now playing Doom, Beat Saber, and more
Google's fully mapped male fruit fly brain has been engineered to play video games like Doom and Beat Saber. An engineer trained the simulated fly brain to play Doom, with another modder getting it to play Beat Saber and other shooters. Google stated this is a significant step in neuroscience research.
Harrier Attack Reloaded - Amsoft's classic is unofficially coming to the Amiga
An unofficial Amiga port of the 1984 Amsoft classic Harrier Attack is in development by tonnyrh. This new version targets a stock Amiga 500 and aims to enhance the original gameplay with smooth hardware scrolling, improved audio, and optimized graphics, while keeping the project focused on Amiga development.
Rykten, skvaller & önskedrömmar - Blizzcon 2026
This article speculates on potential announcements and reveals for Blizzcon 2026, Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming fan convention. Topics include new expansions for World of Warcraft and Diablo IV, potential StarCraft game developments, and updates for Overwatch and Hearthstone, alongside rumors of a combined Xbox Game Pass and Blizzard subscription service.
Sony reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima's next game because it kept missing deadlines, was over budget, and would…
Sony has reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, Physint, due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and a lack of exclusivity for PlayStation hardware. Xbox has since picked up the project. This decision comes after Kojima's previous games, Death Stranding and its sequel, did not meet PlayStation's revenue expectations.
PlayStation reportedly ditched Hideo Kojima’s Physint due to budget and sales concerns
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly ended its publishing deal for Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, Physint, citing budget and sales concerns. The game, originally announced during a PlayStation event, will now be published by Xbox. This shift follows reports of Physint exceeding its budget and missing deadlines.
Sony reportedly ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint following missed deadlines, bloated budgets, and Death Stranding 1&2 missing sales expectations
Sony has reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint due to concerns over budget, profitability, and exclusivity. The decision is attributed to the underperformance of Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2, along with Physint exceeding its budget and missing deadlines. Xbox has since picked up the project, seeing value in its PC presence and multimedia rights.
PlayStation reportedly dumped Hideo Kojima spy action game Physint over exceeded budgets, missed deadlines, and Death Stranding sales
PlayStation reportedly canceled Hideo Kojima's spy action game Physint due to exceeded budgets, missed deadlines, and disappointing sales from Death Stranding. The game has since switched publishers to Xbox, potentially increasing its chances of a PC release. This decision reflects PlayStation's stricter production oversight and concerns over Kojima's games not meeting revenue expectations.
After Death Stranding missed expectations, Sony reportedly axed Physint because Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear successor is over budget, years away, missing deadlines, and not a true exclusive
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly canceled Hideo Kojima's action-espionage game, Physint, due to budget overruns, missed deadlines, and its perceived lack of true exclusivity. The project has since been picked up by Microsoft and Xbox. This decision follows disappointing sales for Kojima's previous titles, Death Stranding, and a shift in Sony's strategy away from PC releases and towards console exclusivity.
Nintendo doesn't like to name developers early, but Metroid Ravenous fans think the Dread studio has already given…
MercurySteam has seemingly confirmed its involvement in the development of Metroid Ravenous through social media activity, despite Nintendo's typical reluctance to announce developers early. This potential return to the Metroid franchise follows the underperformance of MercurySteam's latest game, Blades of Fire, which led to layoffs.
PlayStation Ditched Kojima's Physint Due to Missed Deadlines and Budget Concerns, Report Claims
Sony reportedly canceled its deal with Hideo Kojima for the upcoming PlayStation game Physint due to budget concerns and missed deadlines. The legendary Metal Gear Solid creator's project will not move forward with the platform holder.
Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep weeks ahead of early access launch
Monsters & Memories has released its first major module, 'The Deep,' just weeks before its October 1st early access launch. This update introduces Deep Elves and Deep Gnomes, along with new zones like the Great Cavern Sea and Underdocks, though these areas are still under construction. The patch also includes significant revamps to the Paladin and Elementalist classes, a solo challenge mode, a new spellbook UI, and additional housing options.
'It would have been insanity to take no action' - Fiery opening statements reveal Rockstar's culture of secrecy as tribunal against sacked GTA 6 employees begins
Rockstar Games and the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) presented opposing opening statements in a tribunal concerning the dismissal of 31 Rockstar North employees. The IWGB alleges Rockstar monitored a private Discord server used for union organizing and took action only after the union reached a recognition threshold, while Rockstar claims the dismissals were due to uncovered misconduct and breaches of confidentiality related to Grand Theft Auto 6 development.
