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Phil Spencer Discusses Xbox Studio Closures: Prioritizing a Sustainable Business Model
Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, has spoken out about the backlash surrounding Xbox's recent decision to close several studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. In an interview at IGN Live in Los Angeles, Spencer acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, but stressed that it was necessary to maintain a sustainable business. He expressed his commitment to supporting the a…
June 10, 2024, 9:16 a.m.
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Knights Peak: MyGames Unveils New Premium Publishing Label
MyGames has introduced Knights Peak, a premium publishing label headed by seasoned industry professionals Eugenio Vitale, Mario Gerhold, and Jan-Eric Lauble. The label, Knights Peak Interactive, will specialize in high-end PC and console games and has revealed its initial slate of five projects. These include the console version of Offworld Industries' Starship Troopers: Extermination, VEA Games'…
June 10, 2024, 9:01 a.m.
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Xbox Showcase 2024 Unveils Exciting Lineup: New Doom, Gears of War, and More
Microsoft's Xbox Showcase 2024 was packed with major announcements, including the unveiling of a new Doom and Gears of War, as well as the debut trailer for Perfect Dark. The event also revealed the release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set to launch on October 25, 2024. Bethesda's Doom: The Dark Ages and Xbox Game Studios' new Gears of War prequel, E-Day, are both slated for 2025 releases,…
June 9, 2024, 6:52 p.m.
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Microsoft Unveils New Xbox Series Consoles for Holiday Release
This holiday season will see the launch of three new Xbox Series console models, including a digital-only version of the Xbox Series X. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase, where Xbox president Sarah Bond revealed the new devices. The digital-only white Xbox Series X will be priced at $449.99/€499.99 and will exclude the disc drive found in the standard model, following rumor…
June 9, 2024, 6:40 p.m.
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Innersloth Launches Outersloth, a New Indie Game Fund to Support Fellow Developers
The creators of the popular social deduction game Among Us, Innersloth, have established a new fund to support independent game developers. The fund, called Outersloth, was announced during the Summer Game Fest Opening Showcase, with the goal of sharing the studio's success with other indie developers. According to co-founder Forrest Willard, the industry is currently facing challenges, and som…
June 7, 2024, 11:21 p.m.
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Production Underway for The Angry Birds Movie 3
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June 7, 2024, 10:04 a.m.
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UK Launches £2.3m Games Innovation Hub in Guildford
The University of Surrey has unveiled a state-of-the-art Games Innovation Zone in Guildford, backed by a £2.3 million initiative designed to drive growth in the region's gaming sector. This innovative hub comprises a collaborative workspace and a dedicated area for testing and gameplay, bringing together academics, local game developers, and esports professionals. The zone is part of the Games An…
June 7, 2024, 9:31 a.m.
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Insiders Point to Shifting Vision and Inexperience with Live Services as Key Factors in Suicide Squad's Disappointing Performance
A recent investigative report into the development of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League highlights frequent changes in the game's vision, the challenges posed by leadership's high standards, and Rocksteady's lack of experience with multiplayer and live service games as primary reasons for the game's underwhelming reception. Released by Warner Bros at the end of January, despite Rocksteady's …
June 6, 2024, 1:38 p.m.
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Former Mediatonic Team Members Launch Kindred Spirit Games
A newly-established UK game development studio, Kindred Spirit Games, has emerged from stealth mode, founded by Mediatonic veterans. Megan Ralph, design director, and Joel Herber, technical director, announced the studio's launch on LinkedIn, revealing that it was established six months ago. Both Ralph and Herber have a shared background, having previously collaborated at Mediatonic, the develo…
June 6, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
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GAME Discontinues Xbox All Access and Rewards Program
GAME, a UK-based retailer, has been undergoing significant changes, including the discontinuation of its Xbox All Access program and rewards scheme. According to Eurogamer, the retailer will cease offering Xbox All Access, which allowed customers to purchase an Xbox Series X|S console through 24 monthly installments, by the end of June. This decision is part of GAME's strategy to simplify its cre…
June 6, 2024, 9:23 a.m.