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Nacon, facing insolvency, shutters RPG studio Spiders just 24 hours after delaying its showcase, with a union urging fans not to buy its games; the publisher still plans to air a May 7 showcase. The roundup also notes Atomfall getting a TV adaptation and Tales of Eternia Remastered coming to Switch.
Spiders, the studio behind Greedfall and Steelrising, has been liquidated amid Nacon’s insolvency, marking the first casualty of the parent company’s financial troubles; the final DLC for Greedfall: The Dying World will be released via Nacon, after which the studio will cease operations.
The STJV union accuses Nacon’s management of a premeditated liquidation of Spiders—the GreedFall 2 studio—costing 71 jobs and implying workers’ livelihoods are being deliberately sacrificed; it says Spiders was kept as an internal shell with no royalties or future contracts, and urges a boycott of Nacon while awaiting a comment from the publisher.
Spiders, the Paris-based studio behind GreedFall and Steelrising, is being liquidated and will close after 18 years in operation. The planned downloadable content for GreedFall: The Dying World will still release via publisher Nacon, but after that the company will cease operations and will no longer be able to respond to inquiries.
Spiders, the Paris-based studio behind GreedFall and Steelrising and owned by Nacon, confirms it is being liquidated and will cease operations after releasing the GreedFall: The Dying World DLC, with staff told to update CVs as the publisher restructures.
The French RPG studio Spiders, known for GreedFall and Steelrising, is reportedly shutting down after 18 years as parent company Nacon faces insolvency and cannot find a buyer; staff are scrambling to find new jobs, equipment is being liquidated, and GreedFall 2: The Dying World’s troubled development is cited as part of the broader mismanagement surrounding the studio’s collapse.
Early PS5 reviews for GreedFall 2: The Dying World place the sequel on a middling footing, averaging 65 on Metacritic from six outlets and noting a notably slow prologue and pacing issues, though critics praise its old‑school RPG vibe, characters, and world-building, with some suggesting the game could improve after its EA period.
Nintendo has won a 15-year legal battle against Nacon over patent infringement related to Wii Remote controllers, with the court reaffirming damages of nearly €7 million, although Nacon has filed another appeal. The case highlights Nintendo's strong legal stance against IP infringement, including recent successes in pursuing piracy-related cases.
Nintendo won an €8 million lawsuit against Nacon (formerly BigBen Interactive) for infringing on a Wii controller patent, with the court ruling that Nacon must pay damages and interest, though Nacon plans to appeal. The case highlights the lengthy legal process in Germany for patent infringement and the importance of intellectual property rights in gaming hardware.
Nacon's open-world Terminator game, Terminator: Survivors, is set to launch on Steam early access on October 24th, with a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S release to follow later. Developed by Nacon Studio Milan, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic world four years after Judgment Day and tasks players with establishing a base and rebuilding society while contending with Skynet's machines and rival human factions.
Nacon and its Milan studio have unveiled Terminator: Survivors, an open-world survival game set for Steam Early Access release on October 24, 2024. The single-player and co-op game is based on the first two Terminator movies and takes place in 2009, just after Judgment Day. Players will scavenge for resources while fighting against both humans and machines, with the opportunity to improve their home base. The game features an original storyline and will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S.
Nacon has announced that its upcoming open-world survival game set in the Terminator universe, titled Terminator: Survivors, will be released on early access on Steam on October 24, with a later release on consoles. Developed by Nacon Studio Milan, the game will follow an original story taking place after the second film, where players control a group of survivors facing lethal hazards in a post-apocalyptic world while being hounded by Skynet's machines and competing with other humans for resources.
Publisher Nacon is set to reveal more of its open-world Terminator survival game at the Nacon Connect showcase on February 29, featuring 30 minutes of new videos showcasing other games as well. The untitled Terminator game, set between Judgment Day and the formation of John Connor's resistance, follows a group of nuclear apocalypse survivors fighting to stay alive with an original story drawing upon events from the movies. Additionally, the showcase will feature updates on GreedFall 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Ravenswatch, and Crown Wars: The Black Prince.
Publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced the cancellation of the Nintendo Switch version of RoboCop: Rogue City, which was originally planned for release after the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions. The game is set to launch on November 2 for other platforms, but there are currently no plans for a Nintendo Switch release.
French gaming accessory distributor Nacon has opened preorders for its Revolution 5 Pro controller, which promises to eliminate stick drift, a common issue with modern controllers. Priced at $245, the controller utilizes contactless magnet technology powered by the Hall effect to track joystick and trigger movement, offering improved precision and gaming performance. The controller also features modular design options and a collaboration-designed d-pad for enhanced control. Shipping will begin in October.