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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Revival and Remake Highlights
gaming6 months ago

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Revival and Remake Highlights

Konami has announced an upcoming patch for Metal Gear Solid Delta to fix specific bugs and crashes, but it does not address ongoing performance problems on PS5 and PS5 Pro, which suffer from low resolution and unstable frame rates. The developer, Virtuos, previously struggled with performance updates on other titles, leading to low expectations for a quick fix.

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs
business7 months ago

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs

Virtuos, a game development company involved in projects like Oblivion Remastered, is planning to lay off approximately 270-300 staff across Asia and Europe due to industry structural shifts, with efforts to support affected employees. Despite the layoffs, Virtuos remains committed to ongoing projects such as Oblivion Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs
technology7 months ago

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs

Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered and other major titles, is reportedly laying off 7% of its staff (around 300 employees) across multiple regions due to financial strains from over-investment in Oblivion and a freeze on raises and bonuses, with protests and concerns about future capacity. The industry continues to face widespread layoffs, exemplified by recent cuts at Microsoft.

Nintendo Switch 2: Top Games, Insights, and User Experiences
technology8 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2: Top Games, Insights, and User Experiences

Virtuos developers express optimism about the Nintendo Switch 2's success, highlighting its improved build quality, innovative controller features, and software enhancements like a revamped eShop. They note the console's performance closer to the Xbox Series S in GPU capabilities and discuss the strategic use of features like DLSS and hardware ray tracing. The developers emphasize the importance of leveraging the Switch 2's unique controller functions and social features like GameChat to maximize gaming experiences. Overall, they believe the Switch 2 will surpass its predecessor and redefine portable gaming.

"Until Dawn Remake Confirmed for PS5 and PC, Set for Release This Year"
gaming2 years ago

"Until Dawn Remake Confirmed for PS5 and PC, Set for Release This Year"

The long-rumored Until Dawn remake, developed by Virtuos, was officially shown at the State of Play and is set to release on PS5 and PC in 2025. A former employee's LinkedIn profile confirms the remake's development since 2020 and Virtuos' involvement in handling both the PC and console ports. The studio is also assisting in the development of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of MGS3.

"Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Rumored to be in Development"
gaming2 years ago

"Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Rumored to be in Development"

A former employee of Virtuos, the studio co-developing the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, claimed in a now-deleted Reddit post that Virtuos is also working on a remake or remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The user stated that the project, codenamed 'Altar', will utilize a 'pairing system' combining Unreal Engine 5 and the Oblivion engine. The game is expected to be released by the end of 2024 or early 2025, depending on whether it's a remake or a remaster. Virtuos is reportedly working on four other projects, including a Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus-inspired game, an expansion for Amazon MMO New World, and a narrative climbing game codenamed Ominous.