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A beloved, successful indie dev just turned down an award... because he doesn't think he deserves it.
A beloved, successful indie dev just turned down an award... because he doesn't think he deserves it.
In 2021, after a string of successful remakes and remasters, Sony acquired Bluepoint. Since then, the leads at PlayStation funded the studio to make anything but the type of project they were known for. Consequently, Bluepoint is no more.
Xbox has a new boss. She's very different to the old boss.
This is what Warcraft desperately needs. Conflict. A heavier tone. Pain without immediate resolution.
Despite a failed foray into the multiplayer, live game space, Remedy are firmly known for their auteurist sensibilities. Great gameplay mixed with rich, personal-feeling narratives. So why the hell is their new CEO a sports and gambling specialist?!