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Microsoft Stops Development on Contraband
Microsoft has halted active development on Contraband, an open-world co-op game set in a 1970s "smuggler's paradise," which was being developed by Sweden-based Avalanche Studios and published by Xbox.
- Microsoft has halted active development on 'Contraband,' an open-world co-op game from Avalanche Studios that had been in production for five years.
- Avalanche Studios confirmed the project is on hold while they evaluate its future, following the removal of the game's official trailer from Xbox's YouTube channel.
- This decision follows broader workforce reductions at Microsoft, which included cutting 4% of its total employees—approximately 9,000 jobs—and the cancellation of previously announced titles like 'Everwild' and 'Perfect Dark'.
Game FileAug 2025
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Our Industry News (03/06/24 - 09/06/24)
The industry news summary for the week of June 3-9, 2024, highlights several key developments in the video game sector.
- Workforce reductions continue across the industry, highlighted by Behaviour Interactive cutting 95 staff, Avalanche closing two of its five offices, and Take-Two exploring the sale of its Private Division label.
- GameStop stock experienced extreme volatility during the week, surging 134% before retreating to a price of $27.
- Sony signaled a strategic pivot away from dedicated VR hardware expansion by announcing a $60 PS VR2-to-PC adapter for August 7, effectively cooling expectations for a PS VR3.
SparkersJun 2024
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Our Industry News (20/05/24 - 02/06/24)
This industry news summary covers key developments in the video game sector from May 20 to June 2, 2024, alongside a comprehensive list of new game releases during the same period.
- Nintendo acquired Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group to bolster its internal porting capabilities for high-profile titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1.
- Microsoft is integrating OpenAI-powered Copilot tools into Minecraft and future Xbox titles, signaling a strategic industry shift toward generative AI for player experience enhancement.
- Ubisoft is prioritizing recurring revenue models by launching a new subscription initiative specifically for its live-service title Rainbow Six Siege.
SparkersJun 2024
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Gamescom 2018: Square Enix Line-up
Square Enix announced an extensive presence at Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, positioning the Japanese publisher, whose German headquarters sit in Hamburg, as a company back in strong form after a period of renewed momentum.
- Square Enix showcased a major 2018 release portfolio at Gamescom 2018, utilizing a 1,500-square-meter booth in Hall 9.1.
- The exhibition featured over 200 individual playstations to provide hands-on demonstrations for attendees.
- The primary lineup included high-profile titles such as Kingdom Hearts III, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest XI, Just Cause 4, Final Fantasy XIV, and the premiere of Life is Strange 2.
Gamecity HamburgAug 2018