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video-games1 year ago

"Suicide Squad's $200M Flop Casts Long Shadow Over Gaming Industry"

Warner Bros. Discovery suffered a $200 million loss from the troubled launch of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, attributed to Rocksteady Studios' inexperience with multiplayer games and a constantly changing vision. Development issues included repetitive gameplay and the complexity of creating a massive map and multiple characters. The game's disappointing release led to significant financial pressure, with Rocksteady now focusing on a director's cut of Hogwarts Legacy and potentially a new single-player game.

via The Verge|
#financial-loss#rocksteady-studios#suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League's $200M Failure Explained"

A Bloomberg report reveals the troubled development of Rocksteady Studios' game "Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League," which led to a $200 million loss for Warner Bros. Discovery. Issues included a culture of "toxic positivity," shifting visions, and lack of multiplayer experience. Despite initial high hopes, the game faced delays, leadership changes, and ultimately disappointed players and critics upon its release in February 2023.

via Game Informer|
#game-development#gaming#live-service-games
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad Game's Troubled Development and Industry Impact Unveiled"

Warner Bros. executives had high financial expectations for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League despite its troubled development, which included shifting creative visions, a pivot to a new genre, and bottlenecks caused by former creative director Sefton Hill. The game, modeled after titles like Destiny, faced numerous setbacks and tech debt, leading to its poor reception and anemic player numbers. Rocksteady Studios is now focusing on a director's cut of Hogwarts Legacy and pitching a new single-player project, with no major overhaul for Suicide Squad planned.

via Kotaku|
#game-development#gaming#industry-issues
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Episode 2 Disappoints Amid New Updates and Fan Concerns"

The second episode of 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League' has seen a significant drop in player engagement, peaking at only 561 concurrent players, which is just 18% of the previous episode's peak and 4% of the game's launch numbers. Despite new content and patches, the game's live service model struggles to retain players, casting doubt on its future seasons and overall longevity.

via Forbes|
#game-updates#gaming#live-service-games
video-games1 year ago

"Warner Bros. Acknowledges Disappointing Performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Game"

Warner Bros. Discovery's CFO stated that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has not met expectations since its release, setting up a challenging year-over-year comparison for the company's games business. The game, developed by Rocksteady Studios, received mixed reviews and faced technical issues at launch. Despite this, the studio plans to introduce free seasonal content themed around different DC characters, starting with The Joker in March, as the company focuses on turning its major franchises into live service games.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#live-service-games#rocksteady-studios#suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Struggles with Low Player Count and Platform Disparity"

Despite positive reviews, Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League, the latest game from Rocksteady Studios, is struggling to maintain a healthy player count, dipping below 1,000 concurrent players. The game has been criticized for repetitive mission design, combat, and live-service elements, leading to a drop in player count. However, it has maintained a 'Very Positive' Steam user review marker, with players finding aspects worth praising.

via PCGamesN|
#dc-comics-universe#gaming#open-world-game
arts1 year ago

"Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - Navigating Industry Challenges and Learning from Marvel's Avengers"

Rocksteady Studios released Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a live service video game featuring four playable characters and regular updates, but faces industry challenges as it ventures into the live service model, which requires a devoted player base and regular spending. The success of live service games is uncertain, as evidenced by the struggles of other titles like Destiny 2 and Marvel's Avengers.

via The New York Times|
#arts#industry-challenges#live-service
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad Teases Batman's Return and a Beloved Character's Comeback"

Rocksteady Studios' Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League contains a hidden Easter egg hinting at Batman's return, despite the game's premise. The discovery of 12 calendar pages with a secret message spelling out "He will return" and a Batman symbol-shaped final circle suggests the Dark Knight's comeback. While some speculate it could refer to Calendar Man, the location of the final puzzle piece in Metropolis' Centennial Park, where Batman meets his fate in the game, hints at a multiverse storyline. Future game seasons promise Elseworlds-themed versions of Metropolis, raising the possibility of a new alternate-dimension Batman's appearance.

via Polygon|
#batman#easter-egg#gaming
video-games1 year ago

"Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - A Looter Shooter in Need of Redemption"

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the latest game from Rocksteady Studios, is criticized for hiding its brash personality under a generic looter shooter format. The game, set in an open-world with live-service elements, features the Suicide Squad attempting to take down Brainiac and the corrupted Justice League. However, the gameplay is described as chaotic and repetitive, with uninspiring weapons and a lack of unique mission designs. Despite some positive aspects such as Batman's encounters and the cutscene dynamics, the game's focus on live-service mechanics and lackluster boss battles detract from its potential.

via The Verge|
#gameplay#justice-league#looter-shooter
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Game Pulled Offline on Day One Due to Bug"

Rocksteady Studios' new live-service multiplayer shooter, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, went offline due to a "story completion" bug for Deluxe Edition players, who paid $30 more for early access. The bug caused the game to be taken offline for several hours, leaving players unable to play the always-online game. Rocksteady compensated affected players with 2000 LuthorCoins, and the game is now back online. The standard edition launches on February 2, and players hope for compensation for the inconvenience.

via Game Informer|
#bug#compensation#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Early Access Edition Offline Due to Bug"

Rocksteady Studios took its new live-service multiplayer shooter, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, offline due to a "story completion bug" affecting Early Access players, prompting scheduled maintenance and causing disappointment for those who paid extra for early access. The Deluxe Edition preorders go live on January 30, with the game releasing for everyone else on February 2.

via Game Informer|
#bug#gaming#maintenance
gaming1 year ago

"Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Launch Plagued by Major Bug Issues"

Rocksteady's highly anticipated game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, faced a rocky start as players with early access discovered a major bug granting full story completion upon first login, prompting the game to be taken offline for maintenance. The always-online game's launch was marred by the absence of pre-release review codes for media outlets, adding to the challenges faced by Rocksteady in bringing the game to life.

via Polygon|
#early-access#game-launch#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Suicide Squad Deluxe Edition Pulled Offline on Launch Day Due to Game-Breaking Bug"

Rocksteady Studios has taken its new live-service multiplayer shooter, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, offline after Early Access players encountered a "story completion" bug, affecting those who purchased the Deluxe Edition for early access. The game's servers are undergoing maintenance to resolve the issue, causing disappointment for players who paid extra for early access. The Deluxe Edition preorders go live on January 30, with the game releasing for all other purchasers on February 2.

via Game Informer|
#bug#gaming#maintenance
gaming1 year ago

"Bug Forces Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Offline One Hour After Launch"

Rocksteady Studios pulled Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League offline one hour after the Deluxe Edition's early access launch due to a bug that automatically completed players' games. The game is currently offline for maintenance, frustrating players who paid extra for early access. The issue has sparked calls for an offline mode, which will be added after launch, and criticism over the addition of digital rights management (DRM) on the PC version. Official previews have been largely critical, and Rocksteady faces challenges in winning over fans with its live service elements.

via IGN|
#bug#early-access#gaming