IN & OUT Builds Its Puzzle Loop Around Research Beyond the Game
KASTEN's first-person puzzle game IN & OUT asks players to interpret symbols, research outside the software and return with one answer.
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Analyst Estimates Star Wars Zero Company Passed 1 Million Sales
Alinea Analytics estimates Star Wars Zero Company passed one million sold-through copies, with 69.9% on Steam. EA has not released official sales figures.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Confirms Microsoft Layoff
Juan Vaca, a story director on Gears of War: E-Day, says he was included in Microsoft’s layoffs shortly before the game’s early-access release.
Switch Online Adds Four New Icon Themes for Platinum Points
The latest Switch Online icon wave draws from Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Paint, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing.
Tim Schafer Says Game Development Economics No Longer Add Up
The Double Fine founder questions why layoffs have persisted while players keep buying games, and describes risk across AAA and indie development.
Xbox Restructure Cuts 268 Roles and Redraws Studio Reporting Lines
Xbox has cut 268 roles while moving studios under Activision, Bethesda and King, combining Forza and Fable teams, and continuing closure talks.
Obsidian Keeps Its Leadership as Bethesda Takes Oversight
A staff memo obtained by IGN says Obsidian will retain its leaders and identity under Bethesda, while Bethesda Game Studios continues to lead Fallout.