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Bloomberg reports that Sony’s Horizon Hunters Gathering, a live-service spin-off of Horizon, is being redesigned to remove live-service elements in favor of a smaller cooperative multiplayer with a story mode after negative private playtest feedback. The game isn’t canceled yet, but most of the team is being reassigned and must convince executives by December; Sony has not publicly commented.
Rumors from The Game Business suggested Obsidian could shut down, but Bloomberg's Jason Schreier rebutted the claim, saying Obsidian is not in talks to close; layoffs remain uncertain and details may become clearer on Monday, with sources indicating Xbox is keeping the studio. No evidence has emerged that Obsidian will be shuttered, though the situation underscores a broader distrust around Xbox exclusives.
A social-media misquote claimed Sony was angry at Naughty Dog for the PS5 era's lack of a new title, but journalist Jason Schreier clarified his comment, explaining the concern was about cost and development timelines—not anger toward Naughty Dog, highlighting how quotes can be taken out of context and go viral.
Sony will stop releasing its major single-player PlayStation games on PC, shifting back to console exclusives, while live-service titles may still come to PC, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.
Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier suggests that the upcoming Dragon Quest VII Remake by Square Enix is legitimate, with a potential release in early 2026, though details on the remake's extent are still unknown.
The Game Awards, set to begin on December 12, promises at least two major announcements that will surprise viewers, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. The event will feature a new trailer for Borderlands 4 and other world premieres, with some teasers for games not releasing until 2026. The show will also include a musical performance by The Game Awards Orchestra, and GameSpot will host a pre-show with exclusive content.
The Game Awards, set to stream live from Los Angeles on December 12, will feature at least two major game announcements that are expected to surprise fans, according to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier. Schreier hinted at teaser trailers for games not releasing until 2026 or later, similar to past announcements like Monolith's Wonder Woman and Star Wars: Eclipse. The event will also include awards, world premieres, and musical performances, with Sony leading in nominations.
Gaming journalist Jason Schreier has teased that The Game Awards, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will feature at least two surprising announcements that are expected to release in 2026 or later. The event, known for its major gaming reveals, will take place on December 12th.
Reports of a Dead Space 2 remake at EA have been refuted, with the entire series now reportedly "on ice." Bloomberg's Jason Schreier confirmed that EA's Motive studio has been working on other projects for nearly a year and had explored ideas for a new Dead Space entry early last year, but none were greenlit. The focus was not on remaking the second game, and the codename circulating for a Dead Space 2 remake actually referred to a different project. EA Motive is currently working on Iron Man and Battlefield, with the Dead Space remake directors moving to the Battlefield team.
Journalist Jason Schreier's upcoming book, "Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment," will delve into the history and downfall of the beloved gaming company, covering topics such as the Microsoft acquisition, mass layoffs, and project cancellations. The book, set for release on October 8, 2022, will explore Blizzard's transformation from a small company to a gaming empire, the impact of Activision's influence, and the stories behind games like Heroes of the Storm and Overwatch 2. Schreier plans to incorporate recent events, such as the layoffs, into the book, providing a comprehensive look at Blizzard's challenges and successes.