Blizzard is reportedly working on an open-world shooter, potentially a Starcraft FPS, as suggested by a new job listing and past reports. The listing seeks a Design Director of Innovation for an unannounced game, hinting at a large-scale FPS project. This aligns with earlier rumors of a Starcraft shooter led by former Far Cry 5 director Dan Hay. Blizzard has a history of attempting Starcraft shooters, with previous projects like Starcraft Ghost and Ares being canceled. The new project could mark Blizzard's third attempt at a Starcraft spin-off.
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech firm in Virginia, has agreed to pay $38,500 to settle allegations of discrimination after posting a job listing that specified a preference for white, US-born candidates. The company attributed the posting to a "disgruntled recruiter in India" and stated it was not intended to dissuade non-citizens from applying. The settlement includes penalties and requires the company to train its personnel on federal hiring and discrimination laws.
EA's upcoming Black Panther game will be an open-world experience, as indicated by a recent job listing for a principal sandbox designer at new EA studio Cliffhanger Games. The game is being developed in collaboration with Marvel Games and aims to provide players with a unique, story-driven experience that allows them to embody the Black Panther mantle. Cliffhanger Games, led by industry veterans, is focused on creating an immersive and dynamic open world for the game, with an emphasis on collaboration and diverse perspectives within the development team.
A job ad for a Windows 3.11 techie appeared on a German job site, seeking an administrator for the obsolete operating system to maintain and keep old systems running for German trains, likely with Siemens' rail tech division. The position required knowledge of MS-DOS, Windows for Workgroups, and the Siemens train control system, Sibas, highlighting the continued use of ancient and obsolete hardware by rail operators despite the push for modernization in the tech industry.
A new job listing and additional details shared by video game researcher Kurakasis suggest that an MMORPG based on Guerrilla's Horizon franchise, codenamed Project Skyline, is in development. The game, potentially titled "Land of Salvation," is being developed by NCSoft, with no mention of a PS5 release but indications of PC and mobile platforms. The project, which started around 2021, is expected to launch after Aion 2, anticipated for 2024/2025. This news follows a strategic partnership between Sony and NCSoft, hinting at collaboration beyond console gaming and into mobile markets.
Bandai Namco is working on two projects for Nintendo, one in 2D and the other in 3D, according to a job listing. The 3D game is speculated to be a remaster or remake of a Nintendo IP, while the 2D game could potentially be the next installment in the Smash Bros series. Further details about the projects are yet to be revealed.
A job listing for Executive Producer at Hangar 13's Brighton studio hints that Mafia 5 could be in early production, with the developer aiming to greenlight the sequel while Mafia 4 is being made to avoid past mistakes. The next Mafia game is reportedly a prequel set in Sicily and follows the Don Salieri Family, with a release date still a few years away.
IT services firm Arthur Grand Technologies blamed a former employee for posting a job listing on Indeed that asked for "white candidates only" for a business analyst position. The company initially said a junior recruiter was responsible for the post, but later revised its statement to say a former employee had taken a past job listing and added "discriminatory language" before reposting it through their own account. The job listing has since been taken down, and the company says it takes equal opportunity protocols seriously and has initiated legal action against the job poster. The incident has sparked outrage on social media.
