article thumbnail

The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug

PreMortem.Games

Before the news cycle had fully absorbed Sony’s announcement that it was letting go of 900 people, Electronic Arts released a similar statement regarding the termination of about 5 percent of its total headcount, approximately 670 jobs. It tells you that the current console cycle has reached its final stage.

Bug 104
article thumbnail

Detective Dotson by Masala Games is a cultural joyride through modern-day India

PreMortem.Games

While there certainly are games which feature India as a setting, both from Indian studios and international companies, they tend to focus on fantasy or mythical aspects of the nation. At Electronic Arts he did the graphics in Will Wright’s team that created Spore. They responded enthusiastically to our premise and narrative.

Pixel 156
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Call of Duty formula is still powerful after two decades

Game Daily

They had all worked on Medal of Honor: Allied Assault at 2015, on behalf of Electronic Arts. Although the team mulled a variety of games, including a fantasy slasher and a sci-fi shooter. Medal of Honor was then the foremost WWII shooting franchise. “That’s a high bar to set.” “That’s a high bar to set.”

Fantasy 52
article thumbnail

Japanese Games VS Western Games:

Game Errors

Games like Final Fantasy and Persona are known for their complex storylines and memorable characters that players can become emotionally invested in. Many iconic Japanese games and consoles, such as Super Mario Bros. Does Japan dominate the gaming industry? What happened to the Japanese gaming industry?

Games 52
article thumbnail

What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?

iXie gaming

Meaning of Mobile Games Mobile games are those created for portable electronic devices including smartphones, cellphones, pocket PCs, PDAs, tablet PCs, and portable media players. These video games were developed for PCs of greater quality and newer console generations.

AAA 52