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Fairgames Deserves Its Own Stage, Not State of Play
technology5 days ago

Fairgames Deserves Its Own Stage, Not State of Play

An opinion piece urging Sony not to re‑reveal the rebranded Fairgames during the next State of Play, warning that PlayStation fans’ backlash to live‑service titles could sink the announcement. The author suggests unveiling Fairgames separately (e.g., via a PS Blog post or dedicated stream) and using SoP to showcase other anticipated single‑player titles like Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, or God of War to avoid derailing the show.

Fairgames Pre-Alpha Sparks Doubts Over Sony’s Live-Service Bet
technology1 month ago

Fairgames Pre-Alpha Sparks Doubts Over Sony’s Live-Service Bet

Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson reports Haven Studios’ PS5 live-service shooter Fairgames (Espresso) got a rough reception in a recent pre-alpha: players criticize movement, the class system, and a toned-down, grittier visual style; the extraction-shooter premise sees four teams of three competing to loot a vault, with NDA-restricted feedback. While the test aims to improve the experience, many say it feels boring and doubt it can justify Sony’s live-service push, though Sony remains supportive so far.

technology1 month ago

FairGames Struggles to Find the Fun in New Pre-Alpha Playtest

Insider Gaming reports Haven Studios’ latest pre-alpha test of FairGames (codename espresso) centers on an extraction-shooter mode called Cargo Heist with three-team play and grappling/wall-running, but testers say movement, NPCs, and the class system feel unfinished and the game isn’t yet fun; industry chatter suggests extraction shooters remain a niche and FairGames faces tough competition from titles like Den of Wolves, with PlayStation watching the market.

gaming1 month ago

Fairgames Poised for Extraction Mode Amid Studio Turmoil

Insider Gaming reports Haven Studios’ upcoming game Fairgames will lean into an extraction shooter, featuring a dedicated mode called Cargo Heist with a Break In–Drill–Extract loop. Despite PlayStation backing and an upcoming playtest, the project has faced development challenges and leadership turnover, fueling questions about its fun factor and monetization as it competes with other heist games like Den of Wolves.

Sony Reaffirms Commitment to Diverse Live Service Games Despite Past Challenges
technology11 months ago

Sony Reaffirms Commitment to Diverse Live Service Games Despite Past Challenges

Sony remains committed to developing diverse and resilient live service games, including upcoming titles Marathon and Fairgames, despite recent setbacks and controversies. While successful titles like Helldivers 2 boost confidence, issues with Marathon's player engagement and art plagiarism, along with delays and internal changes at Fairgames, highlight ongoing challenges. Sony's focus on single-player games continues to be a strong point for the company.