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Ghost of Yōtei Developers Celebrate Delay of GTA 6 as a Blessing

The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 brought relief to the Ghost of Yōtei development team, allowing them to focus without pressure.

Game Development

Dead Space Creator Expresses Desire to Develop an Alien Game

Glen Schofield, creator of Dead Space, would love to make a game in the Alien universe, provided he has full creative control.

Games

Developers Acknowledge the Intentionally Difficult Tornado Biome in Peak

Developers clarify that the extreme challenges presented by the new tornado biome were not accidental but a design choice.

Action

IO Interactive Hesitant to Publish More Games Following MindsEye's Troubled Launch

MindsEye has faced criticism and poor reception following its release, leading IO Interactive's CEO to express reluctance to partner with other studios in the future.

Gaming

Obsidian Asserts Independence in Creating The Outer Worlds 2 Despite Microsoft Oversight

Obsidian Entertainment's development of The Outer Worlds 2 continues, highlighting the irony of their situation under Microsoft while promising creative freedom.

Gaming

Hints of Future Expansion for Dave the Diver

Developer Mintrocket hints at the potential for a spin-off or sequel to Dave the Diver, indicating plans for further development of the popular game.

Gaming Industry

NetEase Shuts Down Studio Led by Veteran Developer Rich Vogel Before Launching Any Games

T-Minus Zero, founded by Rich Vogel, is closed just two years after its establishment due to NetEase's reassessment of business priorities.

Games

RPG Franchise Casts Off Monetization Constructs to Focus on Gameplay Experience

The developers of an upcoming RPG, Duet Night Abyss, have decided to eliminate gacha mechanics and stamina systems before the game's launch.

Game Critiques

Fans of Battlefield 2042 Critique Its Absence of a Campaign

Battlefield 2042's player base is voicing concerns about the game not featuring a single-player campaign, especially as attention shifts towards its upcoming sequel.

Gaming

Tim Sweeney Discusses Unreal Engine Performance Issues: Development Process Is Key

Epic Games' CEO addresses the concerns regarding Unreal Engine 5's performance, emphasizing the importance of the development process over the hardware specifications.

Games

Randy Pitchford on Borderlands 4: Striking the Right Balance

The developer discusses how the upcoming Borderlands installment aims for equilibrium after previous missteps.

FPS

Ken Levine Unveils First Development Log and New Artwork for Judas

Ken Levine shares insights about the game Judas, focusing on character dynamics and choices impacting the storyline.

Gaming

WoW Developers Aim to Return to Local Storytelling in Future Expansions

World of Warcraft's development team discusses plans to move away from grand cosmic stakes and focus more on personal storylines in upcoming content.

Gaming Industry

Atari Acquires Rights to Five Ubisoft Titles: Cold Fear, I Am Alive, and More

Atari has purchased the rights to five previously dormant Ubisoft games, sparking hopes for potential remasters.

Games

Borderlands 4 Aims for Authenticity in Humor and Storytelling

Writers address critiques of Borderlands 3, expressing intent to ground humor in reality in the upcoming Borderlands 4.

Game Development

Positive Development News for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 from CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red has shared optimistic updates on the development of The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, indicating significant progress and increasing team sizes for both projects.

Gaming Industry

Larian's Publishing Chief Critiques AAA Games for Lack of Gut Instinct and Innovation

Michael Douse from Larian Studios discusses the AAA gaming industry's over-reliance on data and how indie developers excel at following their gut instincts.