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gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

ONTOS Turns Horror into a Mind-Bending Puzzle Sandbox

ONTOS is a sci-fi immersive puzzle game where you play as Aditi exploring Samsara, a moon hotel turned lab, and wrestling with the idea of consciousness stored in a rat-based server. The demo emphasizes non-linear puzzle solving, tactile exploration, and branching choices rather than traditional horror stalking, with resource management and environmental clues guiding your theories. The game promises multiple solutions and different outcomes, releasing in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere.

via XBOX Wire|

#gaming #immersive-sim #ontos

interview1 month ago•21 min saved

Harvey Smith Bets on Mystery as He Forms a Rebel Immersive-Sim Studio

Harvey Smith, co-creator of Dishonored, and Ben Horne launched Black Pony Immersive to build a new immersive sim in the Deus Ex/Thief lineage with a 26‑person remote team and mostly hands-off funding. They’re rejecting publisher trends like NFTs or AI, choosing partners who align with their goal of creating mystery‑driven experiences with lasting emotional impact, rather than quick ROI. The interview also touches on industry turmoil, Smith’s admiration for mentor Warren Spector, and the belief that great games become stories players discuss long after finishing them.

via Kotaku|

#black-pony-immersive #dishonored #harvey-smith

industry-news1 month ago•14 min saved

Immersive-Sim Legends Launch Black Pony Immersive To Revive The Genre

Black Pony Immersive, a new studio founded by Harvey Smith and Ben Horne with Deus Ex designer Ricardo Bare, aims to keep immersive sims alive in 2026, arguing the genre can be financially viable even as the industry cools; born from Arkane Austin's closure and operating secretly since Aug 2025 with a 26-person team, they haven't revealed their first game beyond immersive sim but intend to stay nimble and independent.

via Kotaku|

#black-pony-immersive #deus-ex #dishonored

gaming1 month ago•1 min saved

Warren Spector Exits Game Development, Turns to Books and Lectures

Warren Spector, the designer behind immersive-sim pioneer Deus Ex, announced his retirement in a LinkedIn post after nearly 44 years in the industry, saying age and health prompt a shift toward writing, lecturing, reading, and consulting. He suggested three potential future games but noted the business has changed and isn’t as fun for him anymore. Spector’s career spans Ultima titles, Disney's Epic Mickey, Thick As Thieves, and involvement with System Shock 3, whose future remains unclear under Tencent's oversight.

via Engadget|

#deus-ex #game-development #gaming

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Harvey Smith launches Black Pony Immersive, betting on nimble immersive sims

Veteran designer Harvey Smith (Deus Ex, Dishonored) has launched Black Pony Immersive with Ben Horne after Arkane Austin’s 2024 closure, aiming to build immersive-sim games with minimal top-down interference in a tough funding climate. The 26-person US-based studio, with remote contractors, seeks to reunite Arkane collaborators and indie talent to create narrative-rich, single-player experiences while prioritizing staff benefits and independence over fast, external funding.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#arkane-studios #black-pony-immersive #business

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Immersive-Sim Architect Warren Spector Steps Away From Game Making After Four Decades

Warren Spector, the veteran designer behind System Shock, Deus Ex, and Epic Mickey, has announced his retirement from game development after more than 40 years, citing age and health and his desire to write, lecture, and consult. He reflects on a career spanning Origin, Looking Glass Austin, Ion Storm, Junction Point, and Otherside Entertainment, with highlights including Deus Ex and Epic Mickey and recent work on Thick As Thieves.

via Game Informer|

#deus-ex #epic-mickey #gaming

industry-news1 month ago•15 min saved

Warren Spector Retires, Closing a Landmark Era in Immersive Sims

Legendary game designer Warren Spector, known for Deus Ex and System Shock, says he’s retiring from game development, citing age and shifts in the industry that have sapped his enjoyment. At 70, he plans to write, lecture, and perhaps consult, highlighting a career that helped define immersive sims and left a lasting impact on game design.

via Kotaku|

#deus-ex #immersive-sim #industry-news

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Warren Spector retires, closing a landmark era in immersive sims

Veteran game designer Warren Spector announces retirement after nearly four decades shaping immersive-sim classics, including Deus Ex; he says he’s ready to write, lecture, or consult, hopes to mentor the next generation, and hints he might return in the future but that it’s time for new talent to take the spotlight.

via eurogamer.net|

#deus-ex #immersive-sim #retirement

gaming4 months ago•6 min saved

Nightdive Revives Garrett’s Thief with a Fully Remastered Return

Nightdive Studios is remastering Thief: The Dark Project, packing the original game with Thief Gold content, upgraded textures/models/animations, a weapon and item wheel, mission selector, built-in achievements, and 4K/120fps, with PC and console release planned for this winter across PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.

via Eurogamer|

#4k-120fps #gaming #immersive-sim

gaming5 months ago•4 min saved

Paroled Fortune's Run creator pledges a comeback to the immersive sim

The jailed lead developer behind Fortune's Run, known as Dizzie, has been released on parole after about a year in prison and plans to resume work on its Deus Ex–style immersive shooter, including finishing missing story levels and targeting a 1.0 release. She notes she wrote a roguelike in C++ on paper while imprisoned and details team dynamics and future milestones, with a cautious timeline of releases over the next year.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#dizzie #fortunes-run #gaming

technology9 months ago•14 min saved

Top PC Games to Play in 2025

The article highlights the top PC games of 2025, including diverse titles like Megabonk, Ooo, Blue Prince, Old Skies, Peak, Dead Take, The Roottrees are Dead, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Skin Deep, and The Seance of Blake Manor, showcasing a range of genres from roguelikes and puzzle-platformers to immersive sims and narrative adventures, emphasizing innovation, storytelling, and gameplay depth.

via GameSpot|

#best-pc-games #immersive-sim #pc-games-2025

technology1 year ago•6 min saved

Deus Ex Celebrates 25 Years of Player Agency and Innovation

Deus Ex, considered one of the greatest games of all time, celebrated its 25th anniversary, highlighting its innovative gameplay, narrative depth, and lasting influence on the gaming industry, remaining highly playable and relevant today.

via Kotaku|

#25th-anniversary #cyberpunk #deus-ex

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Dive into Terror: Deepest Fear Blends Sci-Fi Horror with Metroidvania Thrills

Variable State, known for narrative-adventure games like Virginia, has announced Deepest Fear, a first-person horror-action game inspired by 1980s horror films and games like Metroid Prime and System Shock 2. Set in an underwater facility, players must survive against unpredictable monsters emerging from water sources, utilizing a "real-time fluid simulation" for dynamic encounters. The game will initially release on PC, with potential future platform announcements.

via GameSpot|

#deepest-fear #gaming #horror-game

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Redfall's Final Update Adds Offline Mode and DLSS 3, Honoring Arkane Austin's Legacy"

Arkane Austin's final update for Redfall pays homage to its immersive sim roots and the legacy of Looking Glass Studios with a reference to the iconic '451' code. The update, which includes an offline mode and other enhancements, marks a poignant end for the studio following its closure by Xbox.

via Gamesradar|

#arkane-austin #gaming #immersive-sim

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"System Shock Remake Set to Launch on Consoles in May"

Nightdive Studios' acclaimed remake of System Shock, the cult-classic sci-fi horror game, is set to release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One on May 21st, following its successful PC launch last year. The remake faithfully recreates the original game with updated visuals, an overhauled interface, and all-new sounds and music, alongside additional enhancements for consoles, including redesigned controls for gamepads and a revised ending. Console players can expect HD visuals running at up to 60fps in 4K on next-gen consoles, as well as the option to play as a female hacker protagonist.

via Eurogamer.net|

#console-release #gaming #immersive-sim