In a disappointing move for the gaming community and a worrying sign for the economy, Sony has axed two more live-service games due to undisclosed reasons. The games, intended to come from its Bluepoint remake and remaster studio and the Days Gone developer Bend Studio, highlight the company's struggles to keep pace in the competitive and ever-changing gaming market. While Sony ensures the stability of jobs by not closing the studios, the cancellations raise concerns about the company's direction and management strategies.
Sony's Latest Failures: Canceling Games Amidst Economic Turbulence
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Sony has canceled two more live-service games, one from its remake and remaster studio Bluepoint and another from Days Gone developer Bend Studio in Oregon, the company confirmed to Bloomberg . Neither studio will be closed, though the company has yet to say …
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Sony's recent decision to cancel two more live-service games signifies a potential shift in the gaming industry towards prioritizing quality and sustainability over the relentless churn of content that can often compromise both. The games, one from Bluepoint and another from Bend Studio, won't be seeing the light of day, but the studios remain open, suggesting Sony's commitment to its creative teams and a more thoughtful approach to game development.
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