"Immortals of Aveum: The $125 Million Single-Player Shooter That Nobody Bought"
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EA and Ascendant Studios reportedly invested $125 million in creating a new singleplayer IP, Immortals of Aveum, with no microtransactions, no grind, and a shorter running time. However, the game failed to meet sales expectations, leading to severe layoffs at Ascendant Studios. Despite positive reviews, the game sold poorly, highlighting the challenges of launching a new IP in the gaming industry.
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