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AppWizard

March 31, 2025

Myst maker Cyan Worlds has made layoffs

Cyan Worlds has reduced its workforce by half, eliminating 12 positions due to challenging industry conditions. The management acknowledged the difficult situation and maintained open communication with the team about potential challenges. They offered severance packages to affected employees and invited other developers to consider the available talent. The studio's focus is on securing financing for their next project and stabilizing operations.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Report: Funko Fusion dev 10:10 cutting staff

UK-based developer 10:10 Games has laid off 19 employees following the poor reception of its first title, Funko Fusion, which was deemed a "complete commercial and critical failure." The layoffs were attributed to the "needs of the next project" and did not affect senior or upper management. Severance packages for those laid off were slightly above the legal minimum, leading to concerns about support for affected staff. Employees expressed dissatisfaction with management's handling of the layoffs, noting that feedback was not considered. 10:10 Games was founded in 2021 by veterans from TT Games.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Minecraft creator Notch and his next move

Markus "Notch" Persson, the creator of Minecraft and founder of Mojang Studios, has been largely absent from game development since selling Mojang to Microsoft for .5 billion in 2014. Recently, he launched a social media poll to gauge interest in his next project, considering either a new game or a sequel to Minecraft. He expressed interest in developing a roguelike game but acknowledged the legal challenges of creating a Minecraft sequel without Microsoft's approval. Following the poll, he decided to develop a roguelike dungeon crawler titled "Levers and Chests," despite some fans' disappointment over the lack of a Minecraft sequel. Microsoft has distanced itself from Persson since the acquisition, removing references to him from Minecraft and excluding him from the game's tenth-anniversary celebration. Persson's new project will retain a voxel/pixelated art style reminiscent of Minecraft, and he aims to create a game that honors Minecraft's legacy while respecting Mojang's intellectual property.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Josef Fares is bragging about how good his next game is going to be (again): ‘A lot of people say I’m cocky, but it’s impossible to not be cocky when you have a game like this’

It Takes Two, developed by Hazelight Studios, has sold over 20 million copies and is a major success for EA's Originals label. Hazelight is collaborating with EA again for a new project, with creative lead Josef Fares hinting at an upcoming reveal. Fares mentioned a significant feature involving a "big boss" in the game and that the main characters are inspired by his daughters, Mio and Zoe, portrayed by actresses Kaja Chan and Elsie Bennett. Speculation suggests the title may be Split Fiction, with a potential release early next year, though this remains unconfirmed.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

Expect The Game Awards to be big this year: here’s what’s confirmed to show up

Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event will take place on December 12, 2024, at 4:30 PM Pacific in Los Angeles and is expected to last three and a half hours. It will be available to watch on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and TikTok Live. Notable announcements expected include new projects from Hazelight Studio, a trailer for Borderlands 4, updates on Palworld and Dying Light: The Beast, a global reveal for Mafia: The Old Country, and updates on the Warframe 1999 expansion. Hideo Kojima is confirmed to present an award, but expectations for a new Death Stranding 2 trailer are low. Speculation includes potential announcements for Resident Evil 9, GTA 6, Silksong, and projects from Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica, Insomniac, and Square Enix. Additionally, there is interest in news from IO Interactive about their James Bond game and Playdead Games regarding their third title.

BetaBeacon

October 30, 2024

Ahead of the Game: Train management title Iron Roads now in open beta

Iron Roads is a train-network simulation strategy game where players lay out train tracks and routes to maintain and optimize a growing railroad network. The game features a twist where players transport animals instead of human passengers, with the world reacting to the choices made in the game. Iron Roads offers three different modes: Scenarios, Endless, and Challenges, and is currently in active development with a demo available on the developer's website for players to try out.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

Bandai Namco makes job cuts

Bandai Namco has cut approximately 200 employees from its games division, transitioning them to 'oidashi beya' or 'expulsion rooms,' which are used to encourage resignations. The company denies the existence of such practices, stating that workforce reductions are based on evaluations of current circumstances. This reduction represents about 15 percent of the company's total headcount of 1,300. The cuts follow the successful launch of the Dragon Ball game, Sparking Zero.

AppWizard

September 23, 2024

Stardew Valley creator explains that releasing 1.6 update on PC first was to avoid “critical bugs,” but “never intended for the delay to be this long”

Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone announced that the Stardew Valley 1.6 update for consoles and mobile will be released on November 4. The update was available on PC six months prior, and Barone emphasized the importance of ensuring each platform is ready for launch. Players will not need to start a new farm to access most of the new features, but starting a new farm may provide a different experience in the early game.

AppWizard

August 20, 2024

Stellar Blade studio says a PC version is coming ‘in the near future’

Korean developer Shift Up announced a forthcoming PC release of its game Stellar Blade, which was initially launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive in April 2024. The game received positive reviews, achieving an aggregate score of 81 on Metacritic and selling over one million copies within its first two months on PS5, although sales have since declined. Shift Up expressed optimism for better sales on PC and is preparing for the release in the near future. Additionally, the company is working on a new project called "Project Witches," which may be a cross-platform title, with details expected to be revealed in 2025.

AppWizard

August 8, 2024

Minecraft Geared Lever Switch #3DThursday #3DPrinting

CrazyMark has introduced a modified lever for Minecraft Geared Switches that is compatible with flat light switches, available for download on Thingiverse. Adafruit celebrates #3DThursday to highlight the DIY 3D printing community and encourages projects combining 3D printing with microcontrollers like Arduino or Raspberry Pi. Adafruit provides resources including playlists for 3D printing projects, discussions, CAD tutorials, and timelapse videos. Noe and Pedro from Adafruit are active on social media, sharing insights and projects related to 3D printing.