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technology4 months ago

BioShock Studio Cloud Chamber Faces Layoffs and Leadership Changes

Take-Two Interactive has laid off about a third of Cloud Chamber's staff, the studio developing the next BioShock game, which has been delayed and faced development challenges after over a decade of work. The game, initially planned for release around 2026-2027, experienced leadership changes, technical issues, and a switch to Unreal Engine 5, leading to reorganization and new leadership, including Rod Fergusson, to help steer the project to completion.

gaming1 year ago

"Unveiling Judas: A Narrative LEGO Adventure with Evil Dentist Chairs and Giant Robot Dogs"

In an interview with the Friends Per Second podcast, details about the upcoming FPS game Judas were revealed, including its unique features such as a giant robot dog for fast travel, a dynamic difficulty system that reacts to playstyles, and the presence of 'big three' antagonists. The game is described as not being Bioshock in space, with a focus on procedural design, meta progression, and a rogue-lite genre. Additionally, the spaceship setting features a tone of social media-like interactions and various gameplay elements reminiscent of director Ken Levine's previous work.

gaming1 year ago

"Unveiling Judas: Ken Levine's Narrative Innovations in BioShock"

Ken Levine, the creative director behind BioShock, has announced his new project, Judas, after a long hiatus. Judas is a first-person narrative-driven shooter set aboard a city-sized spaceship on a mission to save humanity. Players take on the role of Judas, a young woman who wakes up having been reprinted after death, and must navigate the complex relationships and conflicting agendas of the ship's leaders. Levine discusses the challenges of creating character-driven narratives in games and the concept of "narrative LEGOs" to allow for player-driven storytelling. The game has been in development for over a decade and promises a unique and replayable single-player experience.

gaming1 year ago

"Judas: A BioShock Successor with Innovative Storytelling and Combat"

Judas, the upcoming shooter helmed by BioShock creator Ken Levine, is a spiritual successor to the BioShock franchise, set to launch on PC, Xbox, and Playstation 5 with a potential release date in March 2025. The game's trailers and gameplay suggest heavy BioShock influences, featuring a sci-fi setting and first-person im-sim shooter gameplay with non-linear storytelling.

games1 year ago

"Exploring Judas: The Evolution of BioShock's Spiritual Successor"

The upcoming narrative FPS game Judas, from the creator of BioShock, promises to allow players to directly influence the story and their relationships with characters, similar to the impactful choices and characters in the BioShock series. The game's creative director, Ken Levine, suggests that players will have the ability to make or break alliances with characters, shaping the story and its outcomes in new ways. With a focus on choice and consequence, Judas aims to offer a more nuanced and impactful player-driven experience, reminiscent of the captivating storytelling found in the BioShock games.

gaming1 year ago

"Judas: A Sci-Fi BioShock-Inspired Game Unveils New Gameplay and Characters"

Ghost Story Games, led by BioShock creator Ken Levine, has revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming game, Judas, which showcases a narrative-driven sci-fi world reminiscent of BioShock. The game is set aboard the Mayflower, a spacefaring city where players take on the role of the mysterious and troubled Judas, navigating alliances and decisions that impact the unfolding story. While the release date is yet to be announced, Judas is expected to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, published by Take-Two Interactive.

gaming2 years ago

"Twisted Tower: A Nightmarish Blend of Willy Wonka and BioShock"

Publisher 3D Realms and Atmos Games have announced Twisted Tower, a first-person shooter game for PC that combines elements of BioShock and Willy Wonka. Set in a 1920s game show, players must navigate through a treacherous tower filled with enemies, traps, and puzzles while uncovering the protagonist's dark past. The game's release date has not been announced.