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'Apex Legends' Will Avoid 'Overwatch's Biggest Mistake

EA is focusing on enhancing Apex Legends rather than developing a sequel.
Investing in live service games shows sequels often aren't as successful as originals.

Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union

Online games could be the first to be impacted by the video game actors strike if the Gen AI dispute persists.

The Biggest Game Releases Of July 2024

July sees a focus on live-service games like Final Fantasy 14 expansion and Nexon's The First Descendant.
Frostpunk 2 delayed to September 20 for improvements based on beta feedback.

The Internet Reacts To Sony's Unprecedented Unreleasing Of Concord

The shutdown of Concord reflects the challenges faced by Sony in the live-service gaming market.

PlayStation Already Has The Live-Service Game It Desperately Wants

PlayStation's evolution towards live-service games reflects a major industry shift, but success remains uncertain amidst competition.

This Elder Scrolls Game Is Ending Development, Servers Going Offline

The Elder Scrolls Legends will be permanently shut down on January 30, 2025, following the end of its development in 2019.

'Apex Legends' Will Avoid 'Overwatch's Biggest Mistake

EA is focusing on enhancing Apex Legends rather than developing a sequel.
Investing in live service games shows sequels often aren't as successful as originals.

Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union

Online games could be the first to be impacted by the video game actors strike if the Gen AI dispute persists.

The Biggest Game Releases Of July 2024

July sees a focus on live-service games like Final Fantasy 14 expansion and Nexon's The First Descendant.
Frostpunk 2 delayed to September 20 for improvements based on beta feedback.

The Internet Reacts To Sony's Unprecedented Unreleasing Of Concord

The shutdown of Concord reflects the challenges faced by Sony in the live-service gaming market.

PlayStation Already Has The Live-Service Game It Desperately Wants

PlayStation's evolution towards live-service games reflects a major industry shift, but success remains uncertain amidst competition.

This Elder Scrolls Game Is Ending Development, Servers Going Offline

The Elder Scrolls Legends will be permanently shut down on January 30, 2025, following the end of its development in 2019.
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Concord collapses, Firewalk falls it's a brutal year for game development

Sony officially closes Firewalk Studios after the failure of its hero shooter Concord and reassesses its live-service gaming strategy.
Concord becomes one of the largest flops in gaming history, costing Sony hundreds of millions.
Sony faces challenges in its ambition to expand live-service and mobile gaming.

Ubisoft's problems compound with the sudden shutdown of 'XDefiant'

Ubisoft has announced the closure of XDefiant, citing rapidly declining player numbers and difficulties in the live-service game market.

Hogwarts Legacy sequel is a " couple of years down the road" and one of Warner Bros. "biggest priorities"

Warner Bros. Discovery plans a sequel to 'Hogwarts Legacy', following its significant commercial success, while also navigating challenges from other game launches.

Concord collapses, Firewalk falls it's a brutal year for game development

Sony officially closes Firewalk Studios after the failure of its hero shooter Concord and reassesses its live-service gaming strategy.
Concord becomes one of the largest flops in gaming history, costing Sony hundreds of millions.
Sony faces challenges in its ambition to expand live-service and mobile gaming.

Ubisoft's problems compound with the sudden shutdown of 'XDefiant'

Ubisoft has announced the closure of XDefiant, citing rapidly declining player numbers and difficulties in the live-service game market.

Hogwarts Legacy sequel is a " couple of years down the road" and one of Warner Bros. "biggest priorities"

Warner Bros. Discovery plans a sequel to 'Hogwarts Legacy', following its significant commercial success, while also navigating challenges from other game launches.
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Would you play one of 2024's worst-rated AAA games if it was on sale for 95% off? You're about to find out

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is experiencing a significant 95% discount, aiming to boost player interest after a disappointing launch.

Publishers Pivoting To Live-Service Games Have Most Devs Worried

Game developers express concerns over sustainability and impact of live-service games, preferring a return to paid DLC.

Would you play one of 2024's worst-rated AAA games if it was on sale for 95% off? You're about to find out

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is experiencing a significant 95% discount, aiming to boost player interest after a disappointing launch.

Publishers Pivoting To Live-Service Games Have Most Devs Worried

Game developers express concerns over sustainability and impact of live-service games, preferring a return to paid DLC.
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As the games industry continues to crumble around us, Fortnite proves it's still doing just fine as it hits a new player count record

Fortnite continues to thrive, achieving a record 14 million concurrent players during its recent in-game event, despite challenges in the live service game market.

Remembering 20 years of World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft revolutionized the gaming industry since its release in 2004, becoming a major influence in MMORPGs and live service gaming.
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Warner Bros. Games Lost Enormous Amount Of Money This Year, CEO Blames Lack Of "Consistency"

Warner Bros. Discovery's gaming division needs to deliver more consistent releases to recover from current underperformance.

Warner Bros. Wants To Shift Away From "Volatile" AAA Console Games, Lean Into Free-To-Play And Mobile

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on more live-service, mobile, and free-to-play games for growth.
Emphasis on reducing volatility through core franchises in mobile and free-to-play space.

Warner Bros. is doubling down on free-to-play, live-service and mobile

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on free-to-play and live-service markets in gaming.
Hogwarts Legacy success overshadowed by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League struggles.

Warner Bros. Games Lost Enormous Amount Of Money This Year, CEO Blames Lack Of "Consistency"

Warner Bros. Discovery's gaming division needs to deliver more consistent releases to recover from current underperformance.

Warner Bros. Wants To Shift Away From "Volatile" AAA Console Games, Lean Into Free-To-Play And Mobile

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on more live-service, mobile, and free-to-play games for growth.
Emphasis on reducing volatility through core franchises in mobile and free-to-play space.

Warner Bros. is doubling down on free-to-play, live-service and mobile

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on free-to-play and live-service markets in gaming.
Hogwarts Legacy success overshadowed by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League struggles.
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Concord Claimed to be Sony's 'Biggest Loss Ever' With $400 Million Budget

Concord, Sony's major live service game, launched and failed within two weeks, costing an estimated $400 million to develop.

Concord game developer Firewalk Studios shut down by publisher after poor sales

Firewalk Studios is being shut down after the release of Concord resulted in poor sales and critical feedback.

Report: Concord Will Live On In Amazon's New TV Show

Concord will continue its story as part of Amazon's Secret Level series, despite the game's abrupt shutdown.

Oh dear, Concord's launch numbers are even worse than 2023's disastrous Gollum, so where does that leave PlayStation and it's push for live-service?

Concord's launch was disappointing, peaking at only 697 players, highlighting challenges for live-service games in a crowded market.

Concord Claimed to be Sony's 'Biggest Loss Ever' With $400 Million Budget

Concord, Sony's major live service game, launched and failed within two weeks, costing an estimated $400 million to develop.

Concord game developer Firewalk Studios shut down by publisher after poor sales

Firewalk Studios is being shut down after the release of Concord resulted in poor sales and critical feedback.

Report: Concord Will Live On In Amazon's New TV Show

Concord will continue its story as part of Amazon's Secret Level series, despite the game's abrupt shutdown.

Oh dear, Concord's launch numbers are even worse than 2023's disastrous Gollum, so where does that leave PlayStation and it's push for live-service?

Concord's launch was disappointing, peaking at only 697 players, highlighting challenges for live-service games in a crowded market.
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An Online Horizon Game Is Guerrilla's Next Project - Report

Guerrilla Games' next project is an online game in the Horizon series, while the third single-player entry is still under development.
Sony is heavily investing in the Horizon franchise with multiple new releases, including remasters and family-friendly adaptations.

Bend Studios is making a "AAA live-service" game

Bend Studios is working on a new IP with multiplayer and open-world systems similar to Days Gone.
The new job listing for a Lead Project Manager emphasizes the shift towards live-service games.

An Online Horizon Game Is Guerrilla's Next Project - Report

Guerrilla Games' next project is an online game in the Horizon series, while the third single-player entry is still under development.
Sony is heavily investing in the Horizon franchise with multiple new releases, including remasters and family-friendly adaptations.

Bend Studios is making a "AAA live-service" game

Bend Studios is working on a new IP with multiplayer and open-world systems similar to Days Gone.
The new job listing for a Lead Project Manager emphasizes the shift towards live-service games.
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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

Guerilla Games is prioritizing Horizon Online over a Horizon 3 single-player game, reflecting Sony's push toward live-service titles.

Unannounced Twisted Metal Live-Service Game Canceled - Report

Cancellation of Twisted Metal live-service game
Horizon online game still in development

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

Guerilla Games is prioritizing Horizon Online over a Horizon 3 single-player game, reflecting Sony's push toward live-service titles.

Unannounced Twisted Metal Live-Service Game Canceled - Report

Cancellation of Twisted Metal live-service game
Horizon online game still in development
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Exoborne is Sharkmob's brave next attempt at live-service success, but with one dead game behind it, can this one survive?

The live service gaming sector is highly competitive, with many developers struggling to succeed after initial failures.

WB's Smash Bros.-style fighter Multiversus is launching in May

Warner Bros. Games announced Multiversus release date: May 28th as a free-to-play game.
Warner Bros. doubles down on live-service games despite mixed reception for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.

Subnautica 2 Devs Quickly Clarify That, No, The Game Isn't A Live-Service Thing

Krafton clarified that Subnautica 2 will not be a multiplayer-focused live-service game, but will receive regular updates during early access.
The term 'live service' has become increasingly disliked by gamers, leading to panic and frustration when it was initially suggested for Subnautica 2.

Exoborne is Sharkmob's brave next attempt at live-service success, but with one dead game behind it, can this one survive?

The live service gaming sector is highly competitive, with many developers struggling to succeed after initial failures.

WB's Smash Bros.-style fighter Multiversus is launching in May

Warner Bros. Games announced Multiversus release date: May 28th as a free-to-play game.
Warner Bros. doubles down on live-service games despite mixed reception for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.

Subnautica 2 Devs Quickly Clarify That, No, The Game Isn't A Live-Service Thing

Krafton clarified that Subnautica 2 will not be a multiplayer-focused live-service game, but will receive regular updates during early access.
The term 'live service' has become increasingly disliked by gamers, leading to panic and frustration when it was initially suggested for Subnautica 2.
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Skull And Bones, As Told By Steam Reviews

Skull and Bones received mixed reviews for lacking substance despite its 'AAAA' designation, though some players still enjoy it.
The game has potential for improvement despite ongoing criticisms.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is shutting down - but for once, that's not the whole story

Nintendo ends Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp service, but players can transition to a paid offline version that preserves their game saves.

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

Valorant is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in select regions after beta testing. Riot optimized gameplay for consoles with unique features.
Riot ensures competitive integrity by not supporting crossplay between PC and consoles but maintains shared progression for cosmetics and balance changes.
Valorant's launch on consoles marks Riot's first live-service game on this platform, with plans to expand to other games like the LoL-based fighting game.

The Elder Scrolls Online Director Calls It "One Of The Successful Live-Service Games" With $2 Billion In Revenue

The Elder Scrolls Online quietly generated $2 billion in consumer spend, showcasing its successful performance in the live-service game market.

60% Of All Playtime In 2023 Was Spent On Live-Service Games More Than Six Years Old

60% of playtime on PC and consoles is spent on old live-service games.
Only 8% of playtime is spent on new, non-annual games.

Ex-PlayStation Boss Has Mixed Feelings About Console Exclusives

Growing gaming market faces challenges due to rising costs of AAA games
Exclusivity can limit the addressable market for games, particularly in live service and free-to-play models.

Warner Bros Doubles Down On Live Service Games | Spot On

Warner Bros Discovery is shifting towards live-service, mobile, and free-to-play games.
The company is leveraging its IPs like DC, Game of Thrones for new game strategies.

That one live service game you begrudgingly like? It's probably just as bad as all the others, you just need an intervention

Many gamers are put off by live service elements in games, often disguising tedious grind as exciting features.
Despite the prevalence of live service games, some titles manage to offer an enjoyable experience with these elements.

Helldivers 2 showed me how badly live service gamification has broken my brain

Helldivers 2 offers a gameplay experience without the typical live service game elements like progression trackers and grinding.
The game provides a refreshing break from the artificial urgency and FOMO found in many contemporary multiplayer shooters.

You don't need a PS5 Pro | Have live service games reached their nadir with Suicide Squad?

PS5 Pro's relevance questioned
Live-service games may be reaching their breaking point
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Over 500 Studios Are Working On Live-Service Games

Over 500 studios are currently working on or maintaining live-service video games.
95% of studios surveyed are developing or maintaining a live-service game.
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Suicide Squad Makes A Welcome Change To How Battle Passes Usually Work

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will offer players a battle pass with cosmetic items, but without limited-time design.
Players will be able to complete goals on the free and premium tracks of the battle pass at their own pace.

Suicide Squad's First New Playable Character Will Be The Joker

The Joker will be the first new playable character added to Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League post-launch.
Rocksteady promises free seasonal content drops with new playable characters, environments, and more.

Suicide Squad Makes A Welcome Change To How Battle Passes Usually Work

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will offer players a battle pass with cosmetic items, but without limited-time design.
Players will be able to complete goals on the free and premium tracks of the battle pass at their own pace.

Suicide Squad's First New Playable Character Will Be The Joker

The Joker will be the first new playable character added to Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League post-launch.
Rocksteady promises free seasonal content drops with new playable characters, environments, and more.
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