Mattel launches new global studios business to develop games based on its IP
Mattel Game Studios builds on Mattel138, which the company acquired from partner NetEase earlier this year. Source: Games Industry
Steam MMO in development for 10 years releases for free — somehow, it’s working
Soul’s Remnant is an MMORPG developed by 2 people that is defying odds on Steam. Source: Polygon
What Rockstar Games’ Netflix Pact for ‘GTA 6’ Reveal Signals About Hollywood’s Growing Relationship With Gaming
“Grand Theft Auto 6” was already set to make history in the video game world — but now it’s making a hot prerelease spin through Hollywood as well. Source: Variety
The games industry’s obsession with visual fidelity is costing them money and talent
The fact is, the quest for visual hyperrealism is breaking the games industry. Big developers are discovering that the technical progress of photorealism doesn’t always translate into the creative spark that gives gamers joy – and keeps them playing. … Continued
CD Projekt Red Co-CEO Hopes Witcher 4 Wins Back Players After ‘Heartbreaking’ Cyberpunk 2077 Launch
“I’m convinced that we lost the faith of some people indefinitely, and that’s a fair thing.” Source: https://nordic.ign.com/codename-orion/109030/cd-projekt-red-co-ceo-hopes-witcher-4-wins-back-players-after-heartbreaking-cyberpunk-2077-launch
‘It feels to many like a tidal wave is sweeping over the AAA game business,’ says Epic CEO Tim Sweeney in his diagnosis of the industry’s woes
As the AAA model falters, Sweeney wants developers to build a “global ecosystem” of Unreal Engine games to rival Roblox. Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/it-feels-to-many-like-a-tidal-wave-is-sweeping-over-the-aaa-game-business-says-epic-ceo-tim-sweeney-in-his-diagnosis-of-the-industrys-woes/