Liquid Swords stays “dedicated” to its creative vision. Describe credit ranking: Liquid Swords The Sweden-based developer Liquid Swords has today revealed an undisclosed number of layoffs. The NetEase-supported studio was established in 2020 by Christofer Sundberg, a name you may recognize from Just Cause’s Avalanche Studios, which he co-founded. Liquid Swords has yet to launch
Read MoreLet’s be honest, we’re not getting any younger. And for those of us still fortunate enough to claim youth, we’ll be older before we know it. With great age comes significant responsibilities, as the saying goes, but these shouldn’t be burdens like throwing a sandbag in Spider-Man’s face. No, these are responsibilities like grocery shopping,
Read MoreOne of the few remaining in-house engine developers has suffered a significant setback. Reports emerged last week indicating that Crytek was undergoing significant layoffs – and the future of the next installment in the Crysis series is now uncertain. This grim news took a back seat during this week’s DF Direct, following the team’s in-depth
Read MoreLiquid Swords is reducing its workforce by an undisclosed number of employees to “adjust to the prevailing business environment.” This Swedish studio was founded in 2020 by former Avalanche Studios CCO and founder Christofer Sundberg. Its first title is described as a “narrative-driven, open-world, hardboiled AAA revenge tale, created and developed using Unreal Engine 5.”
Read MoreReflections on Eschatology Entertainment Renowned designer and art director Viktor Antonov, celebrated for crafting the universes of Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, has sadly passed away. Eschatology Entertainment, a studio co-founded by Antonov in 2022, announced the news on LinkedIn and lauded his impact on the gaming landscape. “Today, our team grieves for a treasured colleague,
Read MoreFunko Fusion developer 10:10 Video Games has apparently terminated a number of employees. Confidential sources communicating with Insider Gaming lament that the UK studio placed 19 positions at risk after labeling Funko Fusion a “total commercial and critical failure.” Moreover, it is claimed that the studio has faced challenges in securing financing for upcoming endeavors.
Read MoreCaptured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Towards Sony’s February 2025 State of Play showcase, the major surprise was Koei Tecmo’s Warriors: Abyss, which presents a budget-friendly, roguelite twist on the classic Warriors hack-and-slash formula. The good news is that this hybrid genre feels as though both parts mesh seamlessly—the simplicity of combat paired with the fast-paced
Read MoreApproximately 20 unverified job reductions reported Studio: 10:10 Games A newly surfaced document from Insider Gaming (thanks to Eurogamer) has disclosed that several layoffs have occurred at the studio 10:10 Games following the release of Funko Fusion in 2024. Indeed, anonymous informants have claimed that the game was a “total commercial and critical disappointment” and
Read More“Console testing still in progress” Image: tobyfox Developer Toby Fox is currently working on an additional aspect of the highly-anticipated Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4, approaching an as-yet unspecified release date that is still slated for later this year. For the moment, console testing remains underway. Our assumption here is that the Switch is part
Read More“I’m simply striving to be open and forthcoming with everyone.” by Jim Norman 10:45am Image: Nintendo Life The news about Xbox games becoming available on multiple platforms is not new anymore, but according to Phil Spencer, the company is making efforts to increase its transparency during Developer Direct showcases by indicating where its games will
Read MoreCan’t quite overtake EA Sports FC 25, however Image: 2K This week in the UK, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches and kicks off impressively at position 2, surpassing titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, yet still unable to surpass the dominance of EA Sports FC 25. However, we cannot complain,
Read MoreGameSpot may also earn income through affiliate and advertising collaborations for sharing this content and from sales made through links. By George Yang on February 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM PST During the championship weekend of the Six Invitational, Ubisoft revealed that they will unveil a new era of Rainbow Six Siege on March 13
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Read MoreGameSpot may also earn revenue through affiliate and promotional partnerships for sharing this article and from purchases made via links. Ristar is commemorating its 30th anniversary today, February 16, 2025. Below, we make the argument that even though Sonic emerged as a breakout star, Ristar truly deserved to represent Sega. It’s fair to say that
Read MoreWritten by Joey Carr on February 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM PST GameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and advertisement partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases made through links. Shortly after entering Shatterscarp in Avowed, you must be prepared to tackle numerous side quests. One of the initial side quests that you will
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn income from affiliate and promotional partnerships for distributing this content and from purchases via links. Although it has been nearly two decades since the release of Okami, Capcom seems to have remained dedicated to a new installment in the franchise. This is because the company views the series as a “very,
Read MoreJosh Hartnett portrays a mercenary on a mission in the original action film Fight or Flight, which resembles Bullet Train but takes place on an aircraft. His character, Lucas Reyes, is reintroduced into the line of duty after spending several years on the run, as he is assigned to locate a mysterious prisoner on a
Read MoreBlindfolded speedrun expert Bubzia has consistently excelled in the sightless Orderly Mario 64 community for years, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Currently, he is focused on surpassing his own blindfolded 70-star world record, and after an extended effort spanning several months, he was on track to achieve just that. However, the entire
Read MoreSam Wilson has made a significant moral impact in Captain America: Brave New World, yet fans are already theorizing about what lies ahead as they enter the Thunderbolts later this year. The upcoming film features Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Sebastian Stan, who will join forces in a motley crew of heroes to
Read MoreThe days of Xbox and PlayStation being at each other’s throats appear to be a thing of the past, as Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is done with trying to persuade Nintendo Switch and PS5 owners to switch to Xbox Series X|S. Microsoft (which oversees developers under the Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard
Read MoreWhether or not it has been two decades since Hayden Christensen first wore the iconic helmet that has unsettled viewers since 1977, fans on Reddit are enthusiastically reminiscing about how significant and influential it was to witness the rise of Lord Vader in his latest portrayal for the first time.
Read MoreAstro Bot from Crew Asobi was honored as the Sport of the 12 months, while Arrowhead Studios’ cooperative shooter secured four awards. Recount credit ranking: Sony Interactive Entertainment Crew Asobi and Arrowhead Studios dominated at the 28th annual DICE Awards last week, with Astro Bot receiving the coveted Sport of the 12 months title. The
Read MoreCredit attribution: Ubisoft Ubisoft is launching a complete transformation of Rainbow Six Siege, which appears to be on the verge of being rebranded as Rainbow Six Siege X. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ubisoft’s ever-popular tactical shooter – the company’s largest and most enduring success outside of the Assassin’s Creed franchise over the
Read More“The number of players engaging on PC is at an all-time high.” Image credit: Capcom Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has recognized the importance of the PC platform and the rationale for including crossplay in the game. “Indeed, there are more players than ever involved in PC gaming, even in Japan,” Tsujimoto remarked to
Read MoreChecklist source acknowledgment: Rockstar We currently do not have a precise console release date for Grand Theft Auto 6, but a gaming accessory company has now announced it will debut on PC in early 2026. The forthcoming installment in Rockstar’s series is expected for consoles this autumn. However, both the developer and publisher Take-Two are
Read More“We can provide those teams with time.” Source: XboxEra / Rare Almost six years after its launch, Xbox’s Chief of Gaming Phil Spencer has confirmed that Rare’s enigmatic deer adventure Everwild is still in development. Despite being initially announced in late 2019 with a breathtaking teaser, followed by another appearance in summer 2020 featuring a
Read More“Management appeared highly eager to conclude the process swiftly.” Image credit attribution: 10:10 Games 10:10 Games has begun layoffs following the “complete commercial and critical failure” of Funko Fusion. According to a report by Insider Gaming, where insiders shared their insights under the condition of confidentiality, the tepid response to Funko Fusion meant the UK
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Life Ahh, Wario, the beloved garlic-obsessed, trouble-making antihero. Opposite to Mario — against whom he often competes — Wario has been a part of the Mario franchise since 1992, when he was the primary antagonist in the Game Boy classic Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. Since then, Wario has flourished, venturing
Read MoreThe initial DLC combatant has been unveiled, and its release has been confirmed. The competitive gaming event EVO held its awards ceremony this past weekend and also unveiled some exciting announcements. One notable update was the launch date for the team-based manga and anime fighter Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact. This title is set
Read MoreUnleash a Box Artwork Brawl! Image: Nintendo Life Ignite your engines and ensure your G-Diffuser system is operational because it’s time for yet another edition of Box Artwork Brawl! Before we dive into this week’s showdown, let’s pause and review what transpired last time. In our previous face-off, we explored two cover designs for Wario
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