To maximize player satisfaction as well as market potential going forward, we are focusing our resources and energies on key franchises and studios. As a result, the Company has regrettably decided to withdraw from the business of IO INTERACTIVE
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Square Enix Wants to Sell Off Hitman Developer IO Interactive
The latest financial report from Square Enix says that they saw "extraordinary financial loss in the financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017." As a result, the company is looking to pull their business from IO Interactive (PDF), the development studio behind the Hitman games, most notable the 2016 release of the stellar but under-performing Hitman episodes.
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Mass Effect Franchise Put on Ice
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Mass Effect Franchise Put on Ice
Following yesterday's earning's call with investors, EA and BioWare have moved to put the Mass Effect franchise on ice for the time being. Kotaku heard from people "familiar with the studio" that the franchise is on hiatus and the studio responsible for Mass Effect Andromeda, BioWare Montreal, is now a support studio.
In addition to this, an undisclosed number of BioWare Montreal employees were moved to EA Motive (also in Montreal) last month. Those still at BioWare Montreal are tasked with helping to work on BioWare's other games, including their new IP currently codenamed Dylan. A statement was issued to Kotaku from BioWare Montreal studio... -
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ELEAGUE Hosting $250,000 Match Between Astralis and Virtus.pro
ELEAGUE will host a special winner-take-all $250,00 match between ELEAGUE Major finalists Astralis and Virtus.pro. This matchup will air Thursday, June 16 at 10PM (PT) on TBS.
Those who don't get TBS can watch on Twitch, YouTube, or even the ELEAGUE Live Game Command.
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New Need for Speed Confirmed for 2017
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New Need for Speed Confirmed for 2017
Ghost Games and EA confirmed today that a new Need for Speed game is indeed coming out later this year. The details are sparse but they say that the game will "build upon the core gameplay brand pillars we established with the 2015 reboot. Think customization, think cops and a new drivable world, both on the tarmac and on dirt."
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Everything You Need to Know About Injustice 2
WBIE put together a lovely new "Everything You Need to Know" trailer for Injustice 2. If the only thing you know about the game is that it's a fighting game and Superman is in it, this video is for you.
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Big Bud Pack DLC Available Now in Farming Simulator 17
The Big Bud Pack DLC is now available for Farming Simulator 17. No, this DLC isn't about beer, it's about Big Bud tractors. Yippie!
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Double GTA$ and RP in GTA Online Heists this Week
This week Rockstar is offering up double GTA$ and RP payouts for the GTA Online heists. From now until May 15, you can earn double the rewards from completing heists. Of course, there are other benefits, so read on!
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Top Five Must-Have Assassin's Creed Themed Gifts
Assassin's Creed gifts.
Get Your Fill Daily
There's no better way to get your daily dose of Assassin's Creed than with the Assassin's Creed 2017 calendar. This is a fun way for fans to wake up to images from the game on a daily basis. At the end of the year, you can also take that same calendar and choose to frame any of the pictures that really stood out. You may want to mention this handy... -
Outlast 2 Update Balances Gameplay Difficulty
If you are playing through Outlast 2 on normal difficulty and are finding it to be a bit too difficult, you should probably check out the latest patch for the game. The patch, available today on PC and soon on consoles, "introduces some minor adjustments to the difficulty in key spots."
Changelog for Outlast 2 for May 5, 2017
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Starbreeze to Host Special Stream Showcase on May 10
Starbreeze will host a special live stream of upcoming games on May 10. They're calling it Starstream and will bring some attention to games like Overkill's The Walking Dead, Payday 2, Psychonauts 2, and more.
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R2-D2 Added to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes just added R2-D2 to the game today. You do have a limited time to unlock him in the game, so be sure to do so before the event ends on May 11.
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