Sony Shuts Down Firewalk Studios, Permanently Ends Concord Project Amid Low Player Counts and High Costs
Sony has officially closed Firewalk Studios and permanently ended development on Concord, a hero shooter that struggled with player engagement and financial viability shortly after launch. Although originally planned for a potential free-to-play relaunch to attract a larger player base, Sony’s Head of PlayStation Studios, Hermen Hulst, confirmed in a message to staff that the best path forward is...
What We Want to See in Alan Wake 3
Alan Wake, with its unique blend of psychological horror and supernatural storytelling, has carved out a special place in the gaming world. After the success of the original Alan Wake in 2010 and the enthusiastic reception to Alan Wake 2, fans are already looking forward to what might come next in Alan Wake 3. Remedy Entertainment has been a...
Paradox Revisits Cities: Skylines with New Paid DLC for Original Game as Sequel Struggles to Find Footing
As Cities: Skylines 2 grapples with ongoing post-launch challenges, publisher Paradox Interactive has introduced a surprise batch of new paid DLC for the original Cities: Skylines—despite having wrapped its development roadmap over a year ago. In May 2022, Paradox concluded major content updates for Cities: Skylines 1 with the "Hotels & Retreats" mini-expansion, stating that the developer, Colossal Order, would...
Alan Wake 2’s New DLC “The Lake House” Bridges Remedy’s Expanding Universe
In time for Halloween, Remedy Entertainment has released The Lake House, an expansion for its 2023 horror title Alan Wake 2. This DLC opens the doors to a mysterious new setting, immersing players in a short but powerful story about the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), which connects Remedy’s universe, including Control and Alan Wake, in an intricate and...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Breaks Steam Records with Over 229,000 Concurrent Players, Setting a New Benchmark for the Franchise
The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, with the title reaching over 229,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, surpassing 2023’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 record of 190,000 concurrent players. The release marks one of the most successful Call of Duty launches on PC in recent years, as fans...
