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AppWizard
September 23, 2025

Stormgate still has potential, says CEO, but recovering like Cyberpunk 2077 or No Man’s Sky is “extremely difficult”

Frost Giant Studios' Stormgate launched into early access last year but has struggled to meet expectations, receiving a mixed rating on Steam with only 49% positive reviews and just 39% satisfaction from recent players. CEO Tim Morten described the initial release as "undercooked" and acknowledged the studio "overhyped and underdelivered." He attributed the rocky launch to issues with product scope, implementation speed, and communication. Morten suggested that focusing on the campaign and 1v1 modes initially could have improved the launch. Currently, the game has an average of only 89 players engaged this month, facing challenges in securing funding and resources.
Batman Arkham Origins fan remaster looks like a whole new game
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

Batman Arkham Origins fan remaster looks like a whole new game

Rocksteady Studios is working to reclaim its reputation after the disappointing launch of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, which marked a shift from its traditional single-player narrative experiences to a live-service model. The game's servers have closed, but its final content update revealed that the heroes were not truly eliminated, as the narrative involved the demise of clones. Rocksteady is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new Batman experience, though it is unclear if it will continue the Arkham Trilogy or explore new directions. Additionally, PC players can enhance Arkham Origins with a fan remaster mod called Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, created by modder Jb0238177, which improves visual fidelity by disabling motion blur and fog, and enhancing textures and shadows. The mod is available for free on NexusMods.
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AppWizard
September 27, 2024

The Day Before studio returns from the dead and asks for a ‘second chance’: ‘From now on, our development and marketing will be based on the principle of honesty’

Fntastic, the studio behind The Day Before, is seeking funding through Kickstarter for a new multiplayer co-op escape game called Escape Factory, following the disappointing launch of The Day Before in late 2023 and the studio's subsequent closure. The Day Before was initially highly anticipated but faced delays and criticism for not meeting expectations, leading to refunds and allegations of poor employee treatment. Now rebranded as "Fntastic 2.0," the studio claims to have learned from past mistakes and is committed to professionalism and transparency. The success of the Kickstarter campaign, which aims for a goal of ,535, will determine the studio's future, including the potential development of a successor to Propnight.
Concord game director reportedly steps down as Firewalk developers fear layoffs or a possible closure
AppWizard
September 20, 2024

Concord game director reportedly steps down as Firewalk developers fear layoffs or a possible closure

Ryan Ellis, the game director of Firewalk Studios' title Concord, has stepped down from his leadership role and will transition to a support position within the studio. This announcement followed the game's disappointing launch, which saw a peak of only 697 concurrent players on Steam. Concord has faced criticism for its price and was described in reviews as "underbaked, overpriced, and dated." There is speculation about the game potentially returning as a free-to-play title, but staff morale is low, and some team members are being encouraged to pitch new projects. Firewalk Studios is at risk of layoffs or closure, especially in light of recent layoffs at Sony-owned Bungie.
PlayStation pulls Concord from sale
AppWizard
September 4, 2024

PlayStation pulls Concord from sale

Sony Interactive Entertainment has decided to withdraw its hero shooter, Concord, from the market and will take it offline on September 6th. The game sold only 25,000 copies, with 10,000 on Steam. Sony will issue refunds to customers who purchased the game.
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