A recent leak from Game Freak reveals plans for Pokémon games until 2030, including new titles and concept art, with surprisingly low development budgets that have sparked concerns about investment and game quality. The leak also suggests upcoming games like Pokémon Wind and Waves, set in Southeast Asia, and other projects, though the validity of these details remains uncertain.
Fallout 76 has surpassed 20 million players since its 2018 launch, with a significant boost from the Amazon Prime Video show. Bethesda's Todd Howard discussed the milestone and hinted at future game plans, while a new map expansion and combat rebalancing update are on the horizon.
Remedy Entertainment has acquired full rights to the Control series from 505 Games, paying 17 million euros for Control, Control 2, codename Condor, and all future games in the series. This move gives Remedy more control over the franchise's growth and the ability to make long-term decisions. While 505 Games will remain the publisher of the first Control game until the end of 2024, Remedy now has the option to self-publish Control 2 and Condor or negotiate with other publishers. Additionally, Remedy is progressing well with Control 2 and Condor, with expectations for the projects to reach their next development stages in the first half of 2024.
Eiji Aonuma, the producer of The Legend of Zelda series, commented on the possibility of making Zelda a playable character in future games, stating that there is room for thinking about it and that there may be a possibility for something like that in the future. While he didn't confirm it outright, he didn't rule it out either. Fans will have to wait and see if Nintendo grants their wishes.
Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary developer behind the Super Smash Bros. series, expressed in a recent video that he can't imagine future titles in the franchise without his involvement. While acknowledging the possibility of new games being developed, Sakurai emphasized the importance of his role in shaping the series and the lack of someone who can easily take over. He expressed his desire to continue working with Nintendo in any capacity. However, he also clarified that his opinion may change in the future.
