Gaming News Major departures at Epic, mass layoffs… Here’s the recap of today’s JV news
Published on March 10, 2023 at 6:18 p.m
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It’s October 3, 2023 and the JV editorial team offers you a quick summary of some of the day’s news from the video game world. Let’s get started with the summary!
Summary
- Sergiy Galyonkin leaves Epic Games because “he’s not cut out for the new Epic”
- This Armored Core 6 boss is so big that it’s the size of… half the Elden Ring map
- It’s truly a terrible year for video game developers: Team17 is undergoing massive layoffs
- Is Granblue Fantasy: Relink worth the 8-year wait? That’s what the developers seem to be saying
- Sonic fans are breaking their teeth over the latest DLC
- “Thank you for the memories,” the Overwatch League team shares a moving message
Sergiy Galyonkin leaves Epic Games because “he’s not cut out for the new Epic”
There is movement at Epic. While the American company is in the process of laying off 16% of its workforce, We learn that Sergiy Galyonkin, director of editorial strategy at Epic Games, is stepping down. He is known for launching Steam Spy, a website created in 2015 that tracks Steam user profile data, before joining Epic in 2016. “Today is officially my last day at Epic Games,” he explained. “These eight years have been some of the most exciting of my career, and I am deeply grateful to my former colleagues at Epic Games and Tim Sweeney for allowing me to help build Epic 4.0.” He added: “Today, Epic Games is Der Transitioning from game developer, engine creator and publisher to the Epic 5.0 platform. I’m not eligible for this new version of Epic. It requires people of a different kind.” According to him, Galyonkin will remain in the video game industry, but we have no further details at this time.
This Armored Core 6 boss is so big that it’s the size of… half the Elden Ring map
Armored Core 6 is a great game with gigantic bosses. In fact, there are bosses so large that some are almost half the size of Elden Ring’s map. We owe this discovery to Zullie the Witch, who looked at the size of the Strider we encounter at the beginning of Armored Core 6. Of course the machine seemed gigantic in the game, but Zullie the Witch how bad it was. The user simply overlaid the Strider’s size on the Elden Ring map. Games that use the same engine It is therefore easy to determine the actual dimensions of the robot. The Strider is therefore 4,953 meters long and the longest of its three segments reaches 1,700 meters! As Gamesradar points out, when overlaid with the Elden Ring Midlands, the Strider can cover the area from Caelid to Liurnia. Impressive, isn’t it?
It’s truly a terrible year for video game developers: Team17 is undergoing massive layoffs
The year 2023 is incredible for gamers because there are so many quality releases. On the other hand, it’s terrible for developers. After Unity, Riot Games, 343 Industries, Blizzard, Crystal Dynamics, Bioware, Epic and Striking Distance, it is now Team17’s turn to announce layoffs. According to Eurogamer, the publisher is in the process of restructuring. The latter would involve outsourcing quality assurance to an external company. 50 jobs would be at risk. A consultation process on the restructuring has reportedly been launched and will be completed in November. The report indicates that Michael Pattison is also expected to step down as CEO of Team17’s publishing division. The website adds that Team17 CEO Debbie Bestwick could also leave her position in early 2024.
Is Granblue Fantasy: Relink worth the 8-year wait? That’s what the developers seem to be saying
Eight years after its official announcement, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is about to be released. We learn more details about this JRPG via an article from Gamesradar based on an interview that aired in issue 389 of Edge magazine. Tetsuya Fukuhara, game director of the project, explains that Grandblue Fantasy: Relink is aimed at both those who like to play on mobile devices and those who like to have fun on console. “Our goal is to offer games in the Granblue universe that everyone wants to play,” he explains. We’ll have to wait a few more months to find out if the developers’ bet is successful, as Grandblue Fantasy: Relink will be released in early 2024.
Sonic fans are breaking their teeth over the latest DLC
The third and final free DLC for Sonic Frontiers awakens Sonic fans. The Final Horizon brings various bonus missions as well as the opportunity to play as famous characters from the Sonic universe with Tails, Knuckles and Amy. However, on social media, many players cannot believe how difficult this expansion is. “This DLC is way too hard,” says GameFAQs, as VGC notes. Some players say they immediately uninstalled the game, while others believe SEGA wanted to answer those who said Sonic Frontiers was too easy by releasing extremely frustrating DLC.
“Thank you for the memories,” the Overwatch League team shares a moving message
While the future of the Overwatch League is uncertain, Soe Gschwind concluded the 2023 season with a message to the fans of the license. “It wasn’t just a show, it was a shared dream that united us across borders, languages and differences. It was everyone’s hard work and dedication that enabled the team and fans to have the best possible experience at every edition.” “It was all truly remarkable,” she said. Before we conclude: “You, the fans, your encouragement, your tears, your unwavering support, you have been the lifeblood of this league. They have made this project much more than just a community of players. it was a family. You are incredible and we want to thank you for every moment you shared with us. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of this incredible adventure. It was an honor, a privilege and a joy to share this experience with all of you.”
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