Just Cause 4: Reloaded Lands at $5.99 on PS Store During Holiday Sale
Just Cause 4: Reloaded is 85% off on the PS Store, reduced from $39.99 to $5.99, during the Holiday Sale; the offer ends January 22 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
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Leaked Screenshots Reveal Avalanche's Cancelled 'Contraband' Game UI and Details
A rare look at canceled Avalanche Studios game Contraband reveals concept art, UI, character designs, and environment details, highlighting a stylized 1970s co-op smuggling game that was ultimately canceled, with the studio facing internal restructuring and uncertain future projects.
Avalanche Studios to Close Liverpool Studio Amid Restructuring
Avalanche Studios Group announced the closure of its Liverpool studio and plans to reduce staff at its Malmö and Stockholm locations due to industry challenges, impacting over 600 employees and following recent layoffs and unionization efforts.
Avalanche Studios to Close UK Studio Amid Contraband Cancellation and Restructuring
Avalanche Studios is closing its UK Liverpool studio and restructuring its Swedish studios due to industry challenges and the cancellation of its Xbox exclusive game Contraband, while reaffirming its commitment to creating great games.
Xbox Cancels 'Contraband' After Four Years of Development
Microsoft's Xbox has canceled the development of 'Contraband,' a multiplayer game by Avalanche Studios, after four years of work, amid a series of project cancellations and job cuts at Xbox.
Grab This Open-World RPG on Steam for Under $2 Now!
The Steam Autumn Sale is offering significant discounts, including the 2015 open-world RPG Mad Max by Avalanche Studios, now available for less than $2. Despite mixed critical reviews at launch, the game has a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with over 90% of 48,000+ reviews being positive. Originally a full-price title, its current low price makes it an attractive purchase, though players should manage their expectations regarding its gameplay depth.
Avalanche Studios Sees Unionization Surge Among Just Cause and Contraband Developers
Over 100 developers at Avalanche Studios Group, the studio behind the Just Cause franchise and upcoming game Contraband, have joined the Swedish trade union Unionen and are currently bargaining with management for a new contract. This marks the first time unions have gone to the bargaining table with Avalanche in its 20-year history. The negotiations may include discussions on a four-day work week and other employee interests. If a contract is agreed upon, it would be valid for two years. This move by Avalanche Studios follows a growing labor movement in the gaming industry, with other studios also engaging in collective bargaining.