Sony Expands Horizon Franchise with Remaster and New Co-op Game
Sony is expanding the Horizon franchise with exciting new projects, including the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for PS5 and PC, launching on October 31. Additionally, Guerrilla Games is developing Horizon Online, a co-op game set in the Horizon universe, alongside LEGO Horizon Adventures for younger audiences. As the gaming community looks forward to these developments, questions arise about the franchise’s future direction and the reception of its new multiplayer format.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Future Gaming Strategy
Warner Bros. Discovery’s gaming boss, J.B. Perrette, reveals the company’s future gaming strategy focused on live-service, mobile, and free-to-play games. Despite success with AAA console games, the company plans to mitigate market volatility by concentrating on core franchises and expanding into the mobile and free-to-play space. Warner Bros. Discovery remains committed to big single-player AAA games and envisions creating a live-service game around popular intellectual properties like Hogwarts Legacy and Harry Potter.
Controversy Surrounds Subnautica Sequel and Disney’s Investment in Epic Games
Subnautica sequel sparks controversy over games-as-a-service features, while Helldivers 2 gains traction on Steam charts. Disney makes significant investment in Epic Games for potential Disney-themed space within Fortnite.
Report Reveals 95% of Game Studios Working on Live Service Games
A recent report from Griffin Gaming Partners has revealed that an overwhelming 95% of game studios are either currently working on or maintaining a live service game. The 2023 Game Development Report, conducted in collaboration with Rendered VC, surveyed 537…