Accéder au contenu principal

Sélection

Report Claims “Significant” Layoffs Are Incoming For Bungie As Destiny 2 Ends

Report Claims “Significant” Layoffs Are Incoming For Bungie As Destiny 2 Ends https://ift.tt/wpKkYC2 The future of Bungie is looking uncertain, as insider reports claim layoffs are on the way for the studio as it ends development on Destiny 2 . There are reportedly no plans to move into development on Destiny 3, with Bungie looking to refocus on Marathon instead for the time being. Following the news that Bungie would deliver its final content update for Destiny 2 this June, a Bloomberg report suggests the studio is planning “significant” layoffs. Amid speculation that the studio would move into production on Destiny 3, or another Destiny-related title, insider sources quoted by Bloomberg say that there is currently no project for the Destiny 2 team to move on to. Bungie staff are reportedly pitching new projects to begin developing, including some Destiny-related titles, but none have currently been greenlit for production. With game companies--including Bungie's parent...

2.5D Hack-And-Slasher Slave Zero X Launches In February

2.5D Hack-And-Slasher Slave Zero X Launches In February https://ift.tt/Gsg2Tfv

Back in 1999, Infogrames launched Slave Zero, a 3D action game brimming with robots, guns, and explosions. Other than a PC port, the franchise had gone dormant, but now Ziggurat Interactive has purchased the IP and is bringing it back with a new perspective in Slave Zero X, a prequel to the original game, which launches February 21.

Slave Zero X tells the story of Shou, who merges with a prototype combat robot in order to fight the violent dictator of Megacity S1-9. Where its predecessor focused on 3D action, this new entry will switch to a side-scrolling, 2.5D hack-and-slash approach, with a focus on constant movement, dodging, and lengthy combos using swords and projectiles.

Along with the core campaign mode, the game will feature a post-story mode called Bloody Palace, which will offer players more difficult challenges. It will also feature a full training mode offering a way to practice combos and attacks before challenging both the story and the Bloody Palace mode.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Commentaires