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gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Crash Bandicoot 5 Canceled, Devs Say Fans Will Be Heartbroken

A former developer revealed that a planned Crash Bandicoot 5 game, which he worked on for over three years, was canceled, and its eventual disclosure will "break hearts" of fans. Despite concerns, the canceled project is not related to Spyro. The developer, Nicholas Kole, did not provide further details due to an NDA. Toys For Bob, the studio behind Crash Bandicoot 4, recently went independent and is now partnering with Xbox for a new, undisclosed project.

via Gamesradar|

#activision #canceled-game #crash-bandicoot

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

"Leaked Footage of Canceled Nolan Batman Game That Inspired Shadow of Mordor Surfaces Online"

Leaked footage and images reveal gameplay from a canceled Nolanverse Batman game developed by Monolith Productions, which eventually became Shadow of Mordor. Codenamed Project Apollo, the game would have featured Christian Bale's Dark Knight, the "Tumbler" Batmobile, gadgets, detective work, and a nemesis system. Warner Brothers retooled the game into Shadow of Mordor due to concerns about concurrent Batman franchises, and it's suggested that Christopher Nolan himself may have canceled the game to focus on The Dark Knight Rises.

via Game Informer|

#canceled-game #gaming #leaked-footage

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

"Unearthed: Canceled Nolanverse Batman Game Footage Revealed Online"

Gameplay and images for the canceled ‘Nolanverse’ Batman game, once in development at Monolith Productions, have surfaced online, revealing an open-world Gotham with stealth and combat mechanics similar to the Arkham games. The game was retooled into "Shadow of Mordor" after Warner Bros. decided against having two Batman gaming franchises. This cancellation adds to a list of scrapped Batman games, including one by Gotham Knights maker WB Games Montréal. Monolith went on to release Shadow of Mordor and its sequel, and is currently working on an untitled Wonder Woman game.

via IGN|

#batman #canceled-game #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Inside Respawn's Canceled Mandalorian Star Wars Game"

Respawn Entertainment's first-person Star Wars Mandalorian game, featuring a bounty hunter searching for bounties across the galaxy, was canceled by EA despite positive feedback from playtests and developers. The game offered a linear level experience with fast-paced combat, a Mandalorian jetpack, and various enemies including stormtroopers and boss-like adversaries. It was in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC, with a polished vertical slice and several missions near completion.

via Insider Gaming|

#canceled-game #ea #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"EA Cancels Respawn's Star Wars Shooter, Triggers Mass Layoffs"

EA has reportedly canceled Respawn's unnamed Star Wars first-person shooter amid a mass layoff of around 670 employees, as the publisher shifts away from licensed games. The decision was communicated in a memo from EA's entertainment president Laura Miele, who emphasized the team's talent and passion for the game. The affected team will be reassigned to other projects, including Apex Legends and a third installment in the Star Wars: Jedi series. This move comes as part of EA's larger plan to move away from licensed IP, with CEO Andrew Wilson citing the changing industry as a reason for the pivot.

via Kotaku|

#canceled-game #ea #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sony Cancels Twisted Metal Game and Slashes Hundreds of Jobs Amid Mass Layoffs"

Sony has initiated mass layoffs across various first-party studios, including Firesprite Games, which reportedly had a Twisted Metal live-service game in development that has now been canceled. The game was in early stages and had not been officially greenlit. This comes as part of a larger wave of layoffs affecting 900 employees across multiple Sony 1st-party studios, with London Studio being shut down entirely. Sony's examination of its upcoming projects has led to the cessation of production for several titles, including the Twisted Metal project.

via Game Informer|

#canceled-game #firesprite-games #gaming

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Weekend Washout: Florida Baseball and Softball Games Canceled due to Weather

The series finale between Florida and St. John's has been canceled due to inclement weather conditions and will not be rescheduled. Florida's next action will be a home-and-home midweek series with North Florida, with the Gators traveling to Jacksonville on Tuesday and hosting UNF in Gainesville on Wednesday. Fans who purchased tickets for the canceled game will be provided a refund.

via Florida Gators|

#canceled-game #florida #inclement-weather

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

"2024 Tennessee vs. Baylor Series Finale Canceled; Lady Vols Sweep Doubleheader"

The final game of the series between No. 2 Tennessee and No. 19 Baylor has been canceled due to expected inclement weather in Waco, Texas. Tennessee won both games of the doubleheader on Friday night, and will now play at Kennesaw State before heading to the Shriners Children's Clearwater Classic in Florida.

via University of Tennessee Athletics|

#baylor #canceled-game #inclement-weather

gaming-industry2 years ago•1 min saved

"Embracer Group Cancels New Deus Ex Game, Lays Off 97 Eidos Employees"

Eidos-Montreal, the developer behind Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, is laying off 97 staff and reportedly canceling an unannounced Deus Ex game after being impacted by the global economic context and Embracer's restructuring. The studio will now focus on developing an original franchise. Embracer Group, which acquired Eidos-Montreal in 2022, has been facing challenges, including layoffs and studio closures, contributing to a tough period for the video game industry with over 6,000 workers laid off in January 2024 alone.

via Polygon|

#canceled-game #eidos-montreal #embracer-group

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Leaked Footage Reveals Never-Before-Seen Canceled Call of Duty Game by Tony Hawk Studio"

Leaked footage of a canceled Call of Duty game codenamed NX1 has surfaced, showcasing the game's planned futuristic and outer space setting. The game, which was in development after Infinity Ward's restructuring in 2010, was intended to be a major departure for the franchise. The leaked footage includes campaign missions on the moon and work-in-progress multiplayer mode featuring futuristic weapons. Despite being canceled, the game's development had progressed with 2-3 campaign missions and multiplayer work completed. The leaked footage provides a rare glimpse into the development of a game that never saw the light of day.

via GameSpot|

#call-of-duty #canceled-game #future-warfare

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Leaked Gameplay of Canceled Future Call of Duty NX1 Surfaces Online"

Leaked gameplay of a canceled Call of Duty game codenamed NX1, developed by Neversoft, has surfaced online, showcasing a futuristic moon mission and multiplayer mode. The game was intended to replace Infinity Ward’s Ghosts but was ultimately scrapped. The leaks also include footage of a canceled War mode for Treyarch’s Black Ops 4, shedding light on the development process of these popular franchises.

via IGN|

#call-of-duty #canceled-game #gaming

gaming-industry2 years ago•2 min saved

"Microsoft Cancels Blizzard's Long-Awaited Game, Leaving Devs Scrambling Amid Layoffs"

Microsoft's gaming division layoffs have affected staff at Activision Blizzard, leading to the cancellation of an in-development survival game codenamed "Odyssey" and the departure of most of the team. The project, which began in 2017, faced challenges with engine selection and was ultimately scrapped due to the Synapse engine not being ready for production. This comes after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and previous job cuts, signaling a grim start for the gaming industry in 2024.

via Kotaku|

#blizzard #canceled-game #game-development

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Oklahoma College Sports Games Canceled Due to Weather and Scheduling Issues

The Tuesday night softball game between No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 23 Wichita State has been canceled due to inclement weather and will not be rescheduled. Oklahoma's next game is scheduled for Wednesday at Tulsa, with weather in the area being monitored. The team will then host Kansas for senior weekend at Marita Hynes Field, with tickets for all three games sold out.

via Soonersports.com|

#canceled-game #inclement-weather #oklahoma-softball