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fromVG247
3 months ago

Ex-PlayStation exec says studios aren't forced into live-service stuff, they just, er, feel it gives them "a better chance of getting a project approved and supported"

PlayStation studios are not forced to develop live-service games but may choose to align with corporate initiatives for better project approval.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Space Marine 2 Dev Apologizes To Players, Says The Game Won't Become A Live-Service Title

Space Marines 2 will not turn into a live-service game despite initial community events dissatisfaction.
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago
Video games

PS5's Indiana Jones Was The Week's Top Seller, But It Wasn't In The Top 15 Most-Played

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Twisted Metal's Canceled Live-Service Game Would Have Featured A Big Change For The Series

Video games
fromVG247
3 months ago

Ex-PlayStation exec says studios aren't forced into live-service stuff, they just, er, feel it gives them "a better chance of getting a project approved and supported"

PlayStation studios are not forced to develop live-service games but may choose to align with corporate initiatives for better project approval.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Space Marine 2 Dev Apologizes To Players, Says The Game Won't Become A Live-Service Title

Space Marines 2 will not turn into a live-service game despite initial community events dissatisfaction.
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago
Video games

PS5's Indiana Jones Was The Week's Top Seller, But It Wasn't In The Top 15 Most-Played

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Twisted Metal's Canceled Live-Service Game Would Have Featured A Big Change For The Series

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Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 months ago

Naughty Dog's Cancelled The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Was 'Great': Yoshida

Naughty Dog cancelled The Last of Us multiplayer to prioritize its next project, recognizing live service demands could undermine their resources.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Yet Another Live-Service Game Is Sunsetting This Summer Months After Release

Sumo Digital will sunset Stampede: Racing Royale this summer, ceasing live support after early access launch in 2023.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Fairgame$ Release Window, Story, Trailer, And Everything We Know About Sony's New Live-Service Game

Fairgame$ seeks to deliver a modern competitive heist experience focused on social justice themes.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

PlayStation announces new studio focused on 'immersive multiplayer worlds'

Sony has announced Team LFG to develop a new team-based action game, reflecting its strategy shift towards live service gaming.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 months ago

Naughty Dog's Cancelled The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Was 'Great': Yoshida

Naughty Dog cancelled The Last of Us multiplayer to prioritize its next project, recognizing live service demands could undermine their resources.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Yet Another Live-Service Game Is Sunsetting This Summer Months After Release

Sumo Digital will sunset Stampede: Racing Royale this summer, ceasing live support after early access launch in 2023.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Fairgame$ Release Window, Story, Trailer, And Everything We Know About Sony's New Live-Service Game

Fairgame$ seeks to deliver a modern competitive heist experience focused on social justice themes.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

PlayStation announces new studio focused on 'immersive multiplayer worlds'

Sony has announced Team LFG to develop a new team-based action game, reflecting its strategy shift towards live service gaming.
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Video games
fromVG247
3 weeks ago

They can't keep getting away with this - getting all Berserk event cosmetics in Diablo 4 will cost you a cool $150

Diablo 4's first cross-over event with Berserk offers excitement but highlights monetization challenges common in live service games.
Video games
fromVG247
3 weeks ago

They can't keep getting away with this - getting all Berserk event cosmetics in Diablo 4 will cost you a cool $150

Diablo 4's first cross-over event with Berserk offers excitement but highlights monetization challenges common in live service games.
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Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Diablo 4 Doesn't Sound Like It's Headed To Switch 2 Anytime Soon

Diablo IV's move to Switch 2 is uncertain due to live-service challenges rather than hardware limitations.
#game-shutdown
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Spectre Divide Is The Latest Live-Service Casualty, Game And Dev Shutting Down

Spectre Divide is shutting down due to declining player numbers and lack of funding, reflecting broader issues in the live-service game industry.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Spectre Divide Is The Latest Live-Service Casualty, Game And Dev Shutting Down

Spectre Divide is shutting down due to declining player numbers and lack of funding, reflecting broader issues in the live-service game industry.
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Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

Game Director Josef Fares Calls Live Service And Micro-Transactions "Sad"

Live service games face significant challenges in maintaining player interest and creativity amidst financial pressures.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

What Went Wrong With The Last Of Us Online, According To An Ex-Sony Exec

Naughty Dog canceled The Last of Us Online to focus on single-player games, recognizing the challenges of developing live-service titles.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Sony's Live-Service Game Status Report -- Canceled, Released, Shut Down

PlayStation's foray into live-service games has seen mixed results, with several project cancellations and some unexpected successes.
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fromEngadget
4 months ago

Eleven percent of game developers were laid off in 2024, according to GDC survey

The game industry faces significant job losses with 11% of developers laid off in 2024 while interest in PC gaming is notably increasing.
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

Game Director Josef Fares Calls Live Service And Micro-Transactions "Sad"

Live service games face significant challenges in maintaining player interest and creativity amidst financial pressures.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

What Went Wrong With The Last Of Us Online, According To An Ex-Sony Exec

Naughty Dog canceled The Last of Us Online to focus on single-player games, recognizing the challenges of developing live-service titles.
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Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

10 Live-Service Games Made Up More Than 40% Of Last Month's US Playtime On PlayStation And Xbox

Live-service games dominate gaming time, with over 40% of PS5 and Xbox Series X playtime in January spent on top titles.
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fromEngadget
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals team hit with layoffs despite huge success of game

NetEase laid off members of the successful Marvel Rivals team despite the game performing well on Steam.
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fromWGB
3 months ago
Video games

EA CEO Attempts to Justify Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Low Sales in Baffling Statement

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Marvel Rivals devs promise to release a new hero every 45 days, give or take, in efforts to "keep everyone excited"

fromWGB
3 months ago
Video games

EA CEO Attempts to Justify Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Low Sales in Baffling Statement

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Marvel Rivals devs promise to release a new hero every 45 days, give or take, in efforts to "keep everyone excited"

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fromGameSpot
4 months ago

PlayStation Cancels Two Games, Including A Live-Service God Of War - Report

Sony's confirmation of the cancellation of two live-service games reflects ongoing challenges in its initiative, particularly after the mixed outcomes of previous projects.
Video games
fromPolygon
6 months ago

Remembering 20 years of World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft, released on Nov. 23, 2004, quickly transformed the gaming landscape, establishing a dedicated player community and pioneering live service in MMORPGs.
Video games
fromVG247
7 months ago

Despite the ups and downs Sony has had with live-service this year, it sounds like Guerilla's next game is more likely to be Horizon Online than the single-player third game

"Horizon Online is their next product, not whatever the third single-player game looks like. So, that one might be a ways off."
Video games
fromEngadget
9 months ago

Valorant is now out of beta on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

Riot says it optimized the gameplay for consoles, which included the addition of a new Focus shooting mode that's a bit like hipfire, but with lower sensitivity for greater precision.
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