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Black Ops Ports Generate Bigger Hype on PS5 Than Modern Warfare 4 Debut
technology23 days ago

Black Ops Ports Generate Bigger Hype on PS5 Than Modern Warfare 4 Debut

Social media metrics show fans are more excited for PS5 ports of Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 than for Modern Warfare 4. Treyarch’s posts about the July port launches (handled by Iron Galaxy) attracted far more likes, replies, and retweets than MW4’s reveal trailer. The ports will include the original PS3 modes (single player, multiplayer, and co-op) and appear to target PS5/PS4 players, while Modern Warfare 4 is slated for a October 23, 2026 release. The article view suggests nostalgia is driving engagement, though it notes sales outcomes remain uncertain.

PS5 Port Sparks Xbox Confusion Over Black Ops 1 & 2
gaming24 days ago

PS5 Port Sparks Xbox Confusion Over Black Ops 1 & 2

Treyarch announced that Iron Galaxy will port the original Black Ops and Black Ops II to PS5 (and presumably PS4) in July, but gave no details about other platforms, leaving Xbox players confused since the titles already exist on modern Xbox via backwards compatibility and have faced issues like 720p resolution and hackers; fans are calling for clarity and potential Xbox/PC ports with fresh servers, while awaiting further official details.

Iron Galaxy Shifts Strategy as It Cuts Staff Again
business2 months ago

Iron Galaxy Shifts Strategy as It Cuts Staff Again

Iron Galaxy announced further layoffs and a company restructure, saying it cannot sustain its headcount amid a challenging video game market; the studio, known for assisting Retro on Metroid Prime Remastered and for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, previously downsized by 66 employees and is offering referrals to affected staff as it adapts to the industry’s new normal.

Iron Galaxy Downsizes Amid Ongoing Gaming Industry Slump
business2 months ago

Iron Galaxy Downsizes Amid Ongoing Gaming Industry Slump

Iron Galaxy, the Chicago-based developer behind Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, is laying off an unspecified number of employees and shrinking its workforce as it adopts a new company structure in response to entrenched market conditions in the video game industry, continuing to pursue outsourcing-like co-development and PC ports such as The Last of Us Part I and Fortnite UEFN experiences.

Iron Galaxy Cuts Jobs Again As Gaming Market Reframes Itself
news2 months ago

Iron Galaxy Cuts Jobs Again As Gaming Market Reframes Itself

Iron Galaxy announced another round of layoffs that could cut up to 90 employees as it adapts to a 'new normal' in the video game market. The Chicago-based studio, known for porting games and for the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remasters, has previously reduced staff by about 66 and weathered leadership changes after co-CEO Adam Boyes departed in 2024. With a stagnating console market and tighter investment, the company says the downsizing is a painful but necessary step to survive while continuing its development partnerships and live-service efforts like Rumbleverse.

Iron Galaxy Teases Fallout Project, Igniting Fallout Remaster Rumors
gaming4 months ago

Iron Galaxy Teases Fallout Project, Igniting Fallout Remaster Rumors

Iron Galaxy hints at a Fallout-related project on LinkedIn via a “Please Stand By” image, fueling speculation about remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas or other Fallout content. No official confirmation yet, though the studio has past ties to Bethesda (Skyrim on Switch, Fallout 76 work) and fans debate whether Virtuos or Iron Galaxy will handle any remasters.

Iron Galaxy Teases Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters, Sparking Studio Speculation
gaming4 months ago

Iron Galaxy Teases Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters, Sparking Studio Speculation

A LinkedIn teaser from Iron Galaxy hints the studio is involved in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters (possibly with other teams). The remasters are described as Unreal Engine 5 upgrades that preserve original gameplay systems, while Bethesda is reportedly moving forward with Fallout 5. The projects are expected to release on Xbox platforms and could appear on Xbox Game Pass.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Removes Guitar Hero Reference Amid Investigation
gaming1 year ago

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Removes Guitar Hero Reference Amid Investigation

Iron Galaxy, developer of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes, is investigating how a Guitar Hero World Tour box art reference, embedded as a joke in a new level, appeared in the game. They plan to remove it in an upcoming update after community feedback, despite some fans defending the Easter Egg as a harmless gag. The reference was linked to the now-closed NeverSoft studio, which worked on both Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero series.

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Developer Investigates Unexpected Guitar Hero Reference
gaming1 year ago

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Developer Investigates Unexpected Guitar Hero Reference

Iron Galaxy, the developer of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake, is investigating a mysterious Easter egg that appears to reference Guitar Hero, which was developed by Neversoft, the original series creator. The reference, a boxed Guitar Hero game rebadged as 'Banjo Champion' in a trash bin on the Waterpark level, has sparked curiosity and debate among fans, with some viewing it as a benign joke and others as an edgy nod. The developer plans to remove the Easter egg in an upcoming update.