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The Last of Us Online Was "Very Close to Done" Before Cancellation
Former game director on The Last of Us Online, Vinit Agarwal, said in a recent interview that the game was "very close to done" at about "80% completion" and was well-received internally. He didn't know about the cancellation until just 24 hours before the public announcement.
Indie Pass Introduces Subscription Model Focused on Indie Games
Launching April 13, Indie Pass offers a low-cost subscription model designed to improve discoverability and long-term monetization for indie developers. This new initiative comes from the team at indie.io.
Dave the Diver Goes 3D in Real VR Fishing Collaboration DLC
MINTROCKET and Devs United Games are bringing Dave the Diver into VR for the first time through a new collaboration DLC launching in June 2026.
Sora Was Reportedly Costing OpenAI $1 Million Per Day
A new report suggests a mixture of high compute costs, declining engagement, and shifting priorities led OpenAI to discontinue its Sora video app.
Rumor: Nintendo is Working on an Ocarina of Time Remake and New Star Fox
Anonymous sources suggest Nintendo may be preparing a major remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and a new Star Fox title for Switch 2, though no official confirmation has been made.
Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Console Prices Again, Citing Economic “Pressures”
Sony increases PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal pricing globally, citing ongoing economic pressures and rising component costs. The PlayStation 5 Pro will increase to $899 USD on April 2.
Autodesk Rolls Out Tons of Updates for Maya, 3ds Max, Flow Studio, and More
Autodesk’s latest releases focus on faster iteration, improved layout tools, and more flexible procedural workflows across animation, modeling, and rendering, with new features for Maya, 3ds Max, Flow Studio, and Arnold.
OpenAI to Shut Down Sora Video App, Disney Exiting $1 Billion Investment
OpenAI announced today it's shutting down the Sora AI video app and API, and Disney is also withdrawing its $1 billion investment in the technology.
Golden Tides is a New Type of MOBA with Open Seas and No Lanes
Psychedelic Games secures $3.5M to build a pirate-themed “Adventure MOBA” that replaces rigid lane design with open-world exploration and naval combat
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Due to 'Downturn in Fortnite Engagement'
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees as it restructures amid declining Fortnite engagement and rising costs.
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