Living dossier
Gaming Industry
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about Gaming Industry.
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Coverage as it developed
Newest first. Every entry retains its own source ledger and publication history.
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Moss developer Polyarc shuts down after 12 years
The Seattle-based studio behind the VR platformer Moss has closed its doors entirely following a failed search for new funding and earlier workforce reductions.
Technology · 949 words -
CD Projekt Red targets 2028 release for The Witcher 4
The next mainline Witcher game will use Unreal Engine 5 and feature Ciri as the protagonist. Its 2028 target window coincides with Sony stopping physical disc production.
Technology · 823 words -
Netflix Closes Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio and Moonloot
Netflix is ending its five-year experiment in owned game development by shuttering Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, shifting focus to external partners.
Technology · 802 words -
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced day one DLC earns Ubisoft $1 million
While Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieved a record-breaking 2 million copies sold in its first 24 hours, its aggressive day-one monetization strategy has triggered significant community backlash.
Technology · 629 words -
EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs
The European Commission has stated that Sony's transition to a digital-only model is a matter of commercial freedom, raising concerns regarding game preservation.
Technology · 566 words -
Rocksteady to end Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League updates in January
Rocksteady Studios is winding down support for its live-service shooter, introducing an offline mode to ensure the game remains playable after updates cease.
Technology · 776 words -
Shawn Layden defends Sony PC strategy amid reports of platform pivot
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has challenged reports that Sony plans to scale back its narrative-driven PC releases. The debate highlights a divide between prioritizing hardware exclusivity and expanding IP reach.
Technology · 674 words