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gaming2 days ago•2 min saved

Leaked Footage Reveals Combat and New Zones in Cancelled Perfect Dark Reboot

A two-minute clip of the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot has surfaced, showcasing weapons, traversal, and new zones. The footage, obtained by a VFX artist, highlights gameplay from a vertical slice developed by The Initiative before Microsoft closed the studio in July 2025. While Take-Two Interactive previously explored financing the project, the game was ultimately cancelled. The leak offers a final look at the unreleased title, which was rumored to feature an episodic format.

via MP1st|

#game-cancellation #gaming #leaked-gameplay

gaming7 days ago•2 min saved

Krafton Scraps PUBG: Black Budget, Marking Second Spin-Off Cancellation in 2026

Krafton has officially ended development on PUBG: Black Budget, a first-person extraction shooter revealed in November 2025. The decision follows two closed alpha tests, with the publisher citing an inability to deliver a long-term enjoyable experience. This marks the second major PUBG spin-off cancellation in 2026, following PUBG: Blindspot, and highlights the difficulty of entering the saturated extraction shooter market.

via Eurogamer.net|

#extraction-shooter #game-cancellation #gaming

gaming7 days ago

Krafton Cancels PUBG: Black Budget After Failed Alpha Tests

Krafton has officially ended development on 'PUBG: Black Budget', a first-person extraction shooter set in a time-loop island. The decision follows two closed alpha tests in late 2025 and mid-2026, with the publisher citing an inability to deliver a long-term enjoyable experience. This marks the second major PUBG spin-off cancellation in 2026, following 'PUBG: Blindspot', and highlights the difficulty of entering the saturated extraction shooter market.

via Inven Global|

#extraction-shooter #game-cancellation #gaming

gaming15 days ago•36 min saved

Ubisoft Milan’s Ambitious Zelda Spinoff 'Goliath' Canceled After Nintendo Rejection

Ubisoft Milan’s ambitious Zelda spinoff, internally codenamed 'Goliath,' was canceled after Nintendo rejected its prototype in late 2023. The project, led by Davide Soliani, initially featured an original protagonist before Nintendo requested a switch to Ganondorf. The cancellation led to the dissolution of the Milan team and the departure of key staff, including Soliani, to form the new studio Day 4 Night.

via Insider Gaming|

#day-4-night #game-cancellation #gaming

sports8 months ago•7 min saved

Virginia Tech pays 800K to cancel 2026 James Madison football game

Virginia Tech paid James Madison University $800,000 to cancel the 2026 football matchup; Hokies athletic director Whit Babcock (a JMU graduate) and Dukes’ AD Matt Roan said they are exploring a future game and scheduling options, signaling ongoing talks between the programs.

via The Virginian-Pilot|

#800k #college-football #game-cancellation

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

Leaked Screenshots Reveal Avalanche's Cancelled 'Contraband' Game UI and Details

A rare look at canceled Avalanche Studios game Contraband reveals concept art, UI, character designs, and environment details, highlighting a stylized 1970s co-op smuggling game that was ultimately canceled, with the studio facing internal restructuring and uncertain future projects.

via MP1st|

#avalanche-studios #contraband #game-cancellation

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft Cancels Civil War and Reconstruction Era Assassin’s Creed Games Amid Political and Cultural Backlash

Ubisoft reportedly canceled a planned Assassin's Creed game set in post-Civil War America due to concerns over political instability and backlash related to the Yasuke character, reflecting the company's risk-averse approach amid its financial struggles and the current US political climate.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#assassins-creed #entertainment #game-cancellation

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Leaked Screenshots Reveal Cancelled Star Wars: KOTOR Remake by Aspyr

Development screenshots and prototypes from Aspyr's cancelled version of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake have surfaced, revealing details about weapons, props, and early gameplay elements, providing insight into the ambitious plans that were ultimately halted before completion. The project is now in the hands of Saber Interactive, with no news yet on its progress.

via MP1st|

#aspyr #development-screenshots #game-cancellation

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Minnesota Dominates Northwestern State in Shortened 66-0 Victory

The Minnesota Golden Gophers' football game against Northwestern State was cut short due to severe weather after Minnesota led 66-0, with the game ending with 6:15 remaining. The team, under coach P.J. Fleck, has started the season 2-0, showing strong defense and offense, and is preparing for their next game against Cal.

via Athlon Sports|

#college-football #game-cancellation #minnesota-golden-gophers

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Perfect Dark Reboot: Revival Talks Fall Through Amid Funding Issues

The cancelled Perfect Dark reboot was nearly revived with Take-Two as publisher, but negotiations failed over ownership rights, leading to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics and the shuttering of The Initiative, amidst Microsoft's broader layoffs and game cancellations.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#crystal-dynamics #game-cancellation #microsoft

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Football Manager 2026 Officially Revealed with In-Game Footage and New Features

Football Manager fans received their first look at FM26 after the cancellation of FM25, which was delayed and ultimately shelved due to not meeting quality standards. The new installment promises visual and interface upgrades, as well as the inclusion of women's teams, with a teaser hinting at a 'match day first look' soon. Fans are excited about the return of the series, which has been a popular football management simulation since 2004.

via BBC|

#fm26 #football-manager #game-cancellation

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Cancels Development of Xbox's Contraband Game

Microsoft has canceled the development of Contraband, a co-op smuggler's game by Avalanche, just before its planned release on Xbox Series X|S and PC, amid a series of recent Xbox game cancellations and studio closures following company layoffs and a strategic portfolio review.

via GameSpot|

#avalanche #contraband #game-cancellation

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

BioShock 4 Faces Development Challenges and Leadership Changes

BioShock 4 is undergoing a narrative overhaul due to development struggles, including executive criticism and studio leadership changes, with no confirmed release date yet. A BioShock remake was also canceled earlier this year.

via IGN|

#bioshock-4 #development-overhaul #game-cancellation

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Steel Hunters, the Mech Battle Game from World of Tanks Devs, to Shut Down After Three Months

Steel Hunters, a mech battle game from the creators of World of Tanks, launched in early access on Steam but failed to attract a significant player base and was announced to be permanently shut down by Wargaming after just three months, highlighting the challenges faced by live service games today.

via IGN|

#game-cancellation #live-service-games #mech-shooter

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Romero Games Seeks New Partners to Finish Canceled Project After Funding Loss

Romero Games has not shut down despite losing its funding and most of its staff; the studio remains operational and is exploring new publishing opportunities to complete its canceled game.

via 80 Level|

#funding #game-cancellation #publisher-interest