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Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, is looking for development partnerships after being spun off from Xbox. In a LinkedIn post, the studio invites other studios to collaborate on new projects, highlighting the need for partnerships as funding for ambitious games remains scarce and publishers focus on deals that protect their investments.
The Summer Game Fest live showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will focus primarily on previously announced games set for release this year, with a mix of updates from both big franchises and smaller independent studios. While there will be some new game announcements, the event will not feature long-term teasers or major surprises. Notable updates will include Palworld, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Monster Hunter Wilds, but there will be no new trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 or Kingdom Hearts 4.
In a leaked email, Xbox's Phil Spencer discusses the risks faced by AAA game publishers who rely on decades-old intellectual properties (IP) instead of taking risks with new IP. He points out that many of the top franchises today were created by independent studios with full access to distribution, highlighting the challenges faced by AAA publishers in the digital era. Spencer's remarks shed light on the precarious position of larger studios and the increasing importance of sustainable business models in the gaming industry.