As companies continues to update internal processes in response to the coronavirus pandemic, game studios are struggling with development cycles. In an industry dependent upon close collaboration, the telework environment is proving to be a challenge. Several industry leaders, such as Square Enix, CD Projeckt Red, and Naughty Dog, have delayed highly anticipated games. On Tuesday, Capcom joined the fray
Read moreThe fallout from the Last of Us Part 2 leak rages on. While fans of the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima game were ecstatic over the latest story trailer, the startling leaks from a Naughty Dog employee are now affecting Sucker Punch Productions. On Monday, Sony revealed troubling news for fans of its upcoming open-world shinobi game: PlayStation is delaying the
Read more*** This article contains ZERO spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 *** A disgruntled Naughty Dog employee posted story elements and video cutscenes As fans persistently heap praise upon the industry’s most prominent franchises, the dark and secret underbelly of video game development continues to grow. For decades, companies embraced the questionable labor practice of “crunch.” Simply put,
Read moreDuring this time of worldwide pandemic, several studios are delaying video game releases. From The Last of Us 2 to Cyberpunk 2077, it feels as though every major game in 2020 is experiencing setbacks. In the midst of the chaos, one anticipated title appears to remain on schedule: Ghost of Tsushima. In a recent preview from Official PlayStation magazine, developer
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