Incredibly Expensive Video Games Are Not Necessary And Contribute To Job Losses, Exec SaysMatthew Karch argues that ultra-expensive AAA games are unsustainable, contributing to job losses in the gaming industry.
Concord Is Receiving Mysterious Steam Updates, Even Though No One Can Play ItConcord stands as one of the biggest failures in entertainment history, both commercially and critically.
Space Marines 2 Boss Predicts The End Of $400 Million Triple-A GamesWarhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 challenges the trend of skyrocketing game budgets, showing success with lower development costs.
I like that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's minigames are kind of bad, actuallyNot all 'good' games are actually good due to excessive polish and lack of innovation.Appreciation for imperfect games that provide unique experiences and joy.
Incredibly Expensive Video Games Are Not Necessary And Contribute To Job Losses, Exec SaysMatthew Karch argues that ultra-expensive AAA games are unsustainable, contributing to job losses in the gaming industry.
Concord Is Receiving Mysterious Steam Updates, Even Though No One Can Play ItConcord stands as one of the biggest failures in entertainment history, both commercially and critically.
Space Marines 2 Boss Predicts The End Of $400 Million Triple-A GamesWarhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 challenges the trend of skyrocketing game budgets, showing success with lower development costs.
I like that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's minigames are kind of bad, actuallyNot all 'good' games are actually good due to excessive polish and lack of innovation.Appreciation for imperfect games that provide unique experiences and joy.
At Oakland's MADE Museum, DIY game devs show off teleportation powers and bulky bears - 48 hillsIndie game development is thriving, offering innovative and diverse gameplay experiences that challenge traditional AAA models.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League drops all the way to 95 percent off on SteamSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is heavily discounted at 95% off, making it a rare opportunity to purchase a AAA game at an extremely low price.
Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno to lead PUBG Mobile dev's new Japanese studioHideaki Itsuno, creator of Dragon's Dogma, has joined LightSpeed Studios to lead the new Japan studio focusing on original AAA action games.
"We're in the business of making great big hits", Take-Two CEO says after shuttering good studios and selling good indie publisher Private Division to a mystery buyerTake-Two has officially shut down Intercept Games and Roll7 and sold indie publisher Private Division to focus on larger, AAA game development.
This Video Game Flop Burned a Staggering $200 MillionMost video games do not turn a profit; only about 20% of all published games make money due to hit-based industry nature.
Star Wars And God Of War Veteran Announces New Studio Working On AAA Unreal Engine 5 Single-Player GameStig Asmussen founded Giant Skull studio for AAA action-adventure gamesGiant Skull's team includes talent from various renowned gaming companies
Five Years Ago, Anthem Was A WarningOptimism for Anthem's success turned into disappointment due to technical issues and lackluster gameplay.Troubled development cycle, lack of compelling gameplay reasons, and insufficient improvements despite patches post-release.
Neil Druckmann Is TiredDruckmann may be feeling burned out from the stress of leading large AAA game projects.Naughty Dog's growth in scope and strain on developers is taking a toll on Druckmann.
Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno to lead PUBG Mobile dev's new Japanese studioHideaki Itsuno, creator of Dragon's Dogma, has joined LightSpeed Studios to lead the new Japan studio focusing on original AAA action games.
"We're in the business of making great big hits", Take-Two CEO says after shuttering good studios and selling good indie publisher Private Division to a mystery buyerTake-Two has officially shut down Intercept Games and Roll7 and sold indie publisher Private Division to focus on larger, AAA game development.
This Video Game Flop Burned a Staggering $200 MillionMost video games do not turn a profit; only about 20% of all published games make money due to hit-based industry nature.
Star Wars And God Of War Veteran Announces New Studio Working On AAA Unreal Engine 5 Single-Player GameStig Asmussen founded Giant Skull studio for AAA action-adventure gamesGiant Skull's team includes talent from various renowned gaming companies
Five Years Ago, Anthem Was A WarningOptimism for Anthem's success turned into disappointment due to technical issues and lackluster gameplay.Troubled development cycle, lack of compelling gameplay reasons, and insufficient improvements despite patches post-release.
Neil Druckmann Is TiredDruckmann may be feeling burned out from the stress of leading large AAA game projects.Naughty Dog's growth in scope and strain on developers is taking a toll on Druckmann.
GTA Parent Company Boss On State Of AAA Games: "It's Hard And Getting Harder"The AAA gaming market is increasingly challenging, with rising consumer expectations demanding higher quality from developers.
Games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth aren't sustainable, and the Sony layoffs prove itFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth expands the original game into a massive open-world adventure with various minigames.Sony's PlayStation business plans to lay off 900 employees despite strong sales, impacting successful studios like Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games.
GTA Parent Company Boss On State Of AAA Games: "It's Hard And Getting Harder"The AAA gaming market is increasingly challenging, with rising consumer expectations demanding higher quality from developers.
Games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth aren't sustainable, and the Sony layoffs prove itFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth expands the original game into a massive open-world adventure with various minigames.Sony's PlayStation business plans to lay off 900 employees despite strong sales, impacting successful studios like Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games.
Kerbal Space Program publisher Private Division has been sold to a mystery buyerTake-Two has transitioned to focus on larger AAA projects following the sale of its boutique label Private Division.
Xbox president Sarah Bond comments on Bethesda studio closuresRising costs of developing AAA games impacting studio closures.
Kerbal Space Program publisher Private Division has been sold to a mystery buyerTake-Two has transitioned to focus on larger AAA projects following the sale of its boutique label Private Division.
Xbox president Sarah Bond comments on Bethesda studio closuresRising costs of developing AAA games impacting studio closures.
Netflix Shutters AAA Game Studio It Built With Former Blizzard, Bungie DevsNetflix's Team Blue disbanded shortly after hiring top industry talent, reflecting challenges in non-gaming companies developing AAA games.
The Ambition of "Star Wars Outlaws" Overwhelms Its Flaws | Video Games | Roger EbertUbisoft's 'Star Wars Outlaws' showcases significant potential but is marred by execution issues and repetitive gameplay, particularly at launch.
Netflix Shutters AAA Game Studio It Built With Former Blizzard, Bungie DevsNetflix's Team Blue disbanded shortly after hiring top industry talent, reflecting challenges in non-gaming companies developing AAA games.
The Ambition of "Star Wars Outlaws" Overwhelms Its Flaws | Video Games | Roger EbertUbisoft's 'Star Wars Outlaws' showcases significant potential but is marred by execution issues and repetitive gameplay, particularly at launch.
20 Years Later, Apple Is Repeating the Same Mistake as PlayStationThe iPhone 16 features incremental upgrades but struggles to sell AAA games on mobile due to screen size and control limitations.
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Step Up AAA Gaming On MobileThe iPhone 16 lineup significantly enhances mobile gaming, allowing it to compete with AAA titles.
20 Years Later, Apple Is Repeating the Same Mistake as PlayStationThe iPhone 16 features incremental upgrades but struggles to sell AAA games on mobile due to screen size and control limitations.
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Step Up AAA Gaming On MobileThe iPhone 16 lineup significantly enhances mobile gaming, allowing it to compete with AAA titles.
Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth top Golden Joystick Awards nomineesThe competition for Game of the Year is diverse, with both indie and AAA games sharing the spotlight.
Fanatical Prestige Bundle Includes Deathloop, Elder Scrolls Online, And MoreAffordable bundles of highly rated games available on FanaticalSelection includes AAA titles and beloved indies at a fraction of the cost of new releases.
Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth top Golden Joystick Awards nomineesThe competition for Game of the Year is diverse, with both indie and AAA games sharing the spotlight.
Fanatical Prestige Bundle Includes Deathloop, Elder Scrolls Online, And MoreAffordable bundles of highly rated games available on FanaticalSelection includes AAA titles and beloved indies at a fraction of the cost of new releases.
Capcom Just Made Its Disastrous Mobile Resident Evil Games Even WorseCapcom's mobile strategy for AAA games faces backlash due to enforced online checks and low sales figures.
Square Enix's New Strategy Proves Console Exclusives Just Don't Work AnymoreSquare Enix shifts from console exclusives to multiplatform games and focuses on quality over quantity.
Exclusivity Is AAA Games' "Achilles' Heel" Says Former PlayStation BossConsole exclusives can limit addressable market for AAA games exceeding $200 million in costs.Releasing games across multiple platforms widens the audience funnel and conversion rates, particularly important in the free-to-play market.
Ex-PlayStation Boss Has Mixed Feelings About Console ExclusivesGrowing gaming market faces challenges due to rising costs of AAA gamesExclusivity can limit the addressable market for games, particularly in live service and free-to-play models.