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Entire Luna Abyss Development Team Laid Off One Month After Launch

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The entire development team for Luna Abyss , a well-received shooter that was released just a month ago, has been laid off. Hollie Emery, the CEO of Kwalee Labs, revealed the news in a LinkedIn post. Emery claimed that the decision to make the development team redundant was completely outside of their control. The decision was made despite piles of critical praise for Luna Abyss (the game holds an 81 on Metacritic). Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to have made a commercial splash. Luna Abyss peaked at 317 concurrent players on Steam, suggesting it hasn't found a big audience. The development team was made up of nine people, all of whom are now seeking work. The team spent seven years working on the game, which entered development in 2019. IGN first previewed the game back in 2023 and expressed plenty of optimism for the overall vision that Kwalee Labs had for Luna Abyss. That optimism trickled into another preview of the game earlier this year , ahead of the game's releas...
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Save Nearly 60% Off the Logitech G29 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set, Perfect for Forza Horizon 6 on PC

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Forza Horizon 6 for PC and Xbox was released just last month. This is the perfect excuse for you to finally upgrade from a controller to a bona fide racing wheel. Logitech via its official eBay store is offering a fantastic deal on its most popular racing wheel. Right now you can pick up a refurbished Logitech G29 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set for PS5 and PC for just $145 shipped. The G29 retails for $330 new. It comes with a 1 year Logitech warranty, which isn't quite as long as the 2 years you get purchasing new, but a lot better than the standard 3 to 6 months you typicall get with a recertified model. Save 56% Off the Logitech G29 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set If you're a big fan of racing games and you've been using a DualSense controller or gamepad this entire time, then this price drop might be the excuse for you to step up your immersion to the next level. The G29 as already one of the best racing wheels under $300, and definitely the best racing wheel under $150. Sta...
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Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 Is Now Available To Preorder, Out in October

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June's Nintendo Direct had some exciting news for Kingdom Hearts fans. Alongside a surprise trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 , the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 was also announced. If it caught your eye and you're hoping to pick it up for your gaming library, preorders for the collection are live right now at various retailers ahead of its release on October 8. No matter if you're interested in a physical or digital copy of the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3, we've broken down where it's available to preorder right now for $74.99, alongside any bonuses it comes with. Check them out at the links below, and secure your copy to have in time for release day. Preorder Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 – Amazon Exclusive Edition PS5 (Physical) See at Amazon - $74.99 Nintendo Switch 2 (Physical - Game-Key Card) See at Amazon - $74.99 Amazon has its own exclusive physical edition of the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 available to preorder right now which comes with a double-sided...
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Why Turn-Based RPGs Are Resurging, According to Final Fantasy Resonance Devs

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Final Fantasy returning to turn-based combat through the upcoming Final Fantasy Resonance is a pretty big deal, even if you were just going off the reception to its initial reveal. Many folks, including myself, are thrilled to see the series' name attached to a game with an HD-2D art style and have the story of Brave Exvius get adapted in the form of Resonance. In my exclusive hands-on preview of Final Fantasy Resonance , I experienced first-hand just how its rethinking turn-based combat with a stagger system, the Job-like Visions, and intricate party customization. And I got to dig deeper into its inspirations, namely Final Fantasy V, in a conversation with producer Keisuke Nakashima and director Hiroto Furuya . There's also this lingering feeling that turn-based RPGs have had a resurgance in recent years. By no means did they ever go away – look at the continued success of Atlus RPGs (Persona, Metaphor, Shin Megami Tensei) and Square Enix's own (Octopath Traveler and Drag...
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Meccha Chameleon, the New Hide-and-Seek Paint Game, Reaches 2 Million Copies Sold

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Viral hide-and-seek paint game Meccha Chameleon is celebrating 2 million copies sold with the launch of a new map later this week. Developer lemorion_1224 announced the sales figure update with a post on their Steam page . It's a quick thank you to the fans who have found the game, promising to gift them a new map at some point in the next few days. "2 million copies sold! Thank you so much!" a version of the statement posted to X/Twitter said. "A new map will be added in the second half of this week!" The party game, which lets players blend into environments by painting their bodies, released June 9 on PC via Steam. A separate Steam post from June 13, just two days ago, thanked fans for helping it reach 1 million copies sold. There's no denying that it's a strong start for the latest entry in the trend of multiplayer games known for their unique gameplay and low price point. Many online refer to this genre of game as "friendslop," and it...
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Director Confirmed for Upcoming Dead by Daylight Movie

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The upcoming Dead by Daylight movie will be helmed by Icelandic film director Thordur Palsson (The Damned, The Valhalla Murders), using a screenplay from Alexandre Aja (director of Never Let Go, Crawl, and Piranha 3D) and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (the writer of three films in The Conjuring series, and both Aquaman films). The news was announced during the Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary broadcast , with Blumhouse founder Jason Blum and producer Stephen Mulrooney joining Palsson on stage. "For me, the main thing is capturing the feeling of playing Dead by Daylight," said Palsson. "The main thing is I want to capture the feeling of looking over your shoulder. I want to capture the dread, the tension, the fear of what's waiting for you in The Fog." "I love horror that stays with you after it's over, and that's the cinematic experience we want to bring to the big screen for you guys." Iconic locations like The MacMillan Estate and Greenvil...
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Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary Broadcast: Everything Announced (Updating Live)

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As months of teases come to a head, Behaviour Interactive is ready to unpack major reveals with its big Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary Broadcast, and we're here to gather all of the highlights. Through ups, downs, and steel beams named Jim, Dead by Daylight has survived 10 years as not only an endlessly mutating asymmetrical horror game but also an enormously popular multiplayer game in general. Since its original release on June 14, 2016, Behaviour has injected a collection of original Killers and Survivors, as well as an ever-expanding roster of licensed collaborations that have seen franchises like Child's Play, Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Resident Evil, Saw, Silent Hill, Alien, Five Nights at Freddy's, and many, many more enter the fray. As Dead by Daylight rolls out the welcome wagon for the long-awaited debut of Friday the 13th Killer Jason Voorhees , fans are hoping to see Behaviour celebrate its birthday with potential announcements for more license...
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