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Lionsgate's chairman announced that a John Wick AAA game and a new SAW project are upcoming, with no further details provided. The company has previously shown interest in developing major games based on these franchises, which are popular blockbusters with limited game adaptations so far.
The first 'quadruple-A' video game, Skull and Bones, has been released on PlayStation Plus for PS5 users, marking a notable moment in gaming as the industry attempts to define the limits of high-budget game development. Despite its initial failure and poor reviews, Ubisoft's ambitious project is now accessible for free, highlighting the challenges and risks of creating such massive titles.
Rocksteady co-founders Jamie Walker and Sefton Hill have partnered with Xbox Game Studios to develop a new AAA single-player action-adventure game through their new studio, Hundred Star. The project is being financed by Xbox, though further details are currently scarce.
After 17 years, Hellgate: London is making a surprise return with a new AAA game, Hellgate: Redemption, developed by Bill Roper's studio Lunacy Games. The game is set in an alternate-history, demon-apocalypse world and is built on Unreal Engine 5. It aims to retain core gameplay and lore elements while incorporating industry advancements. The original game, released in 2007, was ahead of its time and pioneered the Looter Shooter genre.
Stig Asmussen, the game director of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, has announced the formation of his new studio, Giant Skull, which aims to create a premium AAA narrative-driven single-player action-adventure game. The studio, based in Los Angeles, currently consists of around 30 people, many of whom are veterans of Star Wars Jedi and Fortnite, and offers flexible work arrangements. While the studio has secured significant funding, it remains open to partnership opportunities with global publishers. Asmussen hinted at the possibility of developing an original IP for their first game but did not rule out the potential for a licensed game.
Stig Asmussen, the director of the Star Wars Jedi series, has formed a new AAA game studio called Giant Skull, focused on creating gameplay-driven, story-immersed action-adventure games. The studio's first game will be a single-player focused action-adventure utilizing Unreal Engine 5. Asmussen has assembled a talented team with experience from games like Fortnite and League of Legends, aiming to create a rich universe for players to immerse themselves in for years to come.
Sega's upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot, confirmed to be a "triple-A game" by Sapporo Studio president Takaya Segawa, indicates big ambitions and resources being put into the development. The original Crazy Taxi, which debuted in 2000, remains available on Steam for those eager to revisit the excitement while awaiting further details on the new release.
Sega has confirmed that the upcoming new Crazy Taxi game will be a "AAA" title, with development being partly handled by Sega's Sapporo Studio. The game is expected to offer innovative driving action and a cheerful feeling of freedom, with a fusion of nature and city. Additionally, Sega has announced new entries in its Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage series, as well as an open-world version of Jet Set Radio.
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.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot defends the $70 price tag for Skull and Bones, claiming it to be a "quadruple-A" game with exceptional scale and quality. Despite multiple delays, he insists that the game justifies the premium pricing due to its completeness and polish. An open beta is currently running, with the full launch scheduled for February 16th, allowing players to judge the game's quality for themselves.
Joseph Staten, former Halo scribe and senior creative director at Xbox Game Studios, has joined Netflix Games as creative director for a new AAA multiplatform game and original IP. The game will be a multiplatform release, marking a significant shift in Netflix's gaming strategy, which has primarily focused on obtaining mobile publishing rights to indie titles.
Joseph Staten, former head of creative for Halo Infinite, has joined Netflix as a creative director to work on a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP. Staten left Microsoft earlier this month and will now be part of Netflix's growing games offerings, which includes a lineup of studios and ambitions for a cloud gaming service.
Joseph Staten, former Bungie director and one of the original architects of Halo, has joined Netflix Games as creative director to build a new AAA multiplatform game and original IP. Staten was previously at Microsoft as Halo Infinite's creative director before leaving to join Netflix, which has been quietly building up its game development arm. Staten wrote the original Halo trilogy and directed Halo 3: ODST during his time at Bungie.
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto boss Leslie Benzies, has revealed details about its upcoming game Everywhere, which will be released later this year on PC with console versions to follow. The studio is also working on a second AAA title called MindsEye, which will be exclusively available within Everywhere. Everywhere is described as "a new platform that offers a world of endless possibilities, where you can be whomever you choose and forge your own path." The game features a central social hub called Utropia, along with a number of biomes located around it.