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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major Marvel game cancelled as jobs lost in shock closure of studio with upset fans slamming ‘disappointing shambles'
A MAJOR Marvel game has been cancelled and jobs lost in a shock closure of its studio. Fans have been left feeling upset and have slammed the decision as a "disappointing shambles." 2 A major Marvel game has been cancelled with jobs lost in a shock closure of its studio Credit: Getty 2 Electronic Arts plans to close its subsidiary Cliffhanger Games and has cancelled development on its debut project Credit: Marvel Electronic Arts plans to close its subsidiary Cliffhanger Games and has cancelled development on its debut project. EA's Marvel's The information came from an email sent by EA Entertainment president Laura Miele. Laura shared that this change alongside others was to put their focus where they thought there was the opportunity for the most growth. Marvel News Beyond Cliffhanger Games, and other recent cancellations like with Respawn and an untitled Titanfall project, people have been laid off on its mobile, and central teams. While this is believed to be less than was laid off last month's 300 people, it is still a significant amount reports According to Laura, EA will be helping people find opportunities within EA. However, Laura states that the Iron Man game in work at Motive Studios will continue, as will the third Star Wars: Jedi game, and Bioware's work on the next Mass Effect game. Most read in Gaming This comes also after they announced the pausing of various racing games that had been in the works earlier this month. Cliffhanger debuted in 2023 under the leadership of former Monolith Productions studio head Kevin Stephens, after a two-year incubation period. Florence Pugh stars in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts It had yet to divulge any real details about its Black Panther project. But earlier reports indicated that BP would've been an open-world action-adventure in the same spirit as Monolith's award-winning Shadow of Mordor. Electronic Arts, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif, is one of the largest independent video game companies left in the modern industry. It's arguably best known to mainstream audiences for its Madden and FIFA sports games, but has also produced big hits like Battlefield, Dead Space, Mass Effect, and Apex Legends. All the latest PS5 reviews from The Sun Get the lowdown on more of the latest PS5 releases from our expert reviewers. Stellar Blade Eiyuden Chronicle Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide Berserk Boy South Park: Snow Day Alone in the Dark Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Skull and Bones Helldivers 2 For Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch, check out our full game reviews section . Its recent layoffs have been attributed to a process of reorganization and refocus that was first announced in 2024 by CEO Andrew Wilson. He said he was: 'leading through an accelerated industry transformation.' Cliffhanger's closure is the latest in a series of shutdowns and layoffs that have plagued the international video game industry for over two years. In the Pacific Northwest, impacted companies include Phoenix Labs, Monolith Productions, Rec Room, and Wizards of the Coast's Project Sigil team. Fans on Reddit have posted about their disappointment and one said: "Wow. Created on 2023, closed in 2025 before releasing your first game. "Never become a game developer friends." Another added: "EA did the exact same thing with Ridgeline Games last year. Created in 2022 to create the next Battlefield campaign, closed in 2024 without releasing anything." "This is disappointing. Really hoping the Iron Man gets a release and is good. Hell at this rate, I'm hoping that the Wolverine gets released" said another user. One user commentated: "From the outside, EA is such a bizarre company to observe. It's almost like they have absolutely no idea what they want long term." "Another one bites the dust. The industry is in complete shambles at this point" exclaimed another fan. And another added: "What a disappointing shambles. Was really looking forward to this."
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Electronic Arts Cancels "Black Panther" Video Game, Closes Cliffhanger Studios
Yara Sameh A long-awaited video game based on Disney and Marvel's cultural phenomenon movie 'Black Panther' has been scrapped at publisher Electronic Arts as part of the closure of the game's developer, Cliffhanger Games. As a result of EA shuttering Cliffhanger, multiple employees have been laid off at both that studio and across EA's mobile and central teams. The number of staffers cut is less than the 300 that EA let go last month when it canceled its next planned 'Titanfall' game, and the company is working to place these individuals with other teams throughout EA. In an email sent to staff Wednesday, EA Entertainment president Laura Miele said the moves were made to 'sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.' The cuts come as EA chief Andrew Wilson has made it clear the company's priority is its biggest franchises, including EA Sports, 'The Sims,' 'Battlefield,' 'Apex Legends,' and the upcoming game 'Skate,' rather than making licensed games. 'These decisions are hard,' Miele said. 'They affect people we've worked with, learned from and shared real moments with. We're doing everything we can to support them — including finding opportunities within EA, where we've had success helping people land in new roles.' This marks the third round of layoffs EA has made this year. In April, EA reduced its staff by more than 300 employees with approximately one third of the cuts made at developer Respawn, which was making 'Titanfall' and one additional project, both of which were in 'early-stage incubation,' according to Respawn. The layoffs mainly affected the teams working on games 'Apex Legends' and 'Star Wars Jedi.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why is Revenant disabled in Apex Legends
Image via: Respawn Entertainment If anyone is here to talk about some blood-soaked legends in Eminent Season 25 , there are certainly some dark twists there in the live gameplay-oriented development. Apex Legends executive developer, Respawn Entertainment , promptly removed Revenant from all game modes stating that the character had been subjected to the most widespread abuse of a game-breaking exploit . This oddly timed decision stirred up currents of curiosity and concern among gaming audiences, especially given how much Revenant has come into prominence since his explosive rework in Season 18. The Dark Side of an Exploit In Apex, Revenant stands before us with all the aura of fury, rebirth, and rebellion. Having been once a man, a hitman in the old days of humanity, Revenant's story is of vengeance and loss. The irony was that his invincibility to death became the very problem again-this time, in gameplay. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The place-to-be for automation and robotics Undo Relevant topics from automation, AI and robotics Undo Valuable contacts with international exhibitors Undo Fresh input at the top-class supporting program Undo The leading trade fair for automation & robotics Undo Respawn confirmed that players had indeed found an ingenious way to make Revenant completely invulnerable to incoming damage. The actual exploit was down to a potion of specific actions, which, once triggered, would make Revenant untouchable. This caused gross imbalance in all game modes, especially in Ranked, where fair play is paramount. Why Revenant Was Disabled Respawn's decision to disable Revenant came with a lot of thought put into it. Here's why the disablement was warranted: Game Integrity at Stake: Competitive fairness stays at the bedrock of any multiplayer shooter. A legend invincible not just through any single match but the whole Ranked ecosystem. Massive Abuse: This was no petty little glitch. Before it could be put under any serious scrutiny, it was discovered by and exploited by hordes of players, ruining the experience for lots of others. Ranked Manipulation: The cheat mechanism let players gain RP points illegitimately, allowing them to go up on the leaderboards in ways that violated the spirit of the game. Community Backlash: Social media and forums were flooded with complaints about Revenant players exploiting bugs. This frustration from legit players put additional pressure on Respawn to have an expedited response. Set Faster Precedent: Respawn has reacted similarly in the past to keep the competitive balance in check. Disabling a legend, a rare occurrence, to be sure is a strong statement that exploits such as this will not be tolerated. REVENANT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE GAME What Happens Next? The removal of Revenant is only temporary but stands for something broader: even reworked Legends with modernized kits are not immune to bugs. Respawn has not announced a return date, but they have confirmed they are actively working on a fix. This moment is an excellent narrative mirror in the in-game story for Revenant, whose powers were taken away, and he now seeks answers. While the players may miss that lethal edge in their squad, maintaining the integrity of the game comes first. Will Revenant rise again, deadlier and glitch-free? Only time and a patch will tell.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Apex Legends Season 25 release date and time for all regions explored
Image via Respawn Entertainment. Apex Legends Season 25 is knocking at the door. Despite coming from an overcrowded genre, this hero shooter title has managed to maintain its legacy even six years after its release. That is why the game is gearing up for yet another seasonal update. The surprises seem to keep coming, and season 25 is no include character reworks, class overhauls, and game modes like Solos and Quads. So, when will this update be released in your location? This is exactly what we are going to discuss in this guide. Apex Legends: Season 25 - Release timings for all regions In addition to the standard Battle Passes, cosmetics, and other features, Apex Legends season 25 will also feature a brand-new character, the return of Arenas, exploding arrows, and other new features. Saying that, there's no doubt that the addition of the new Legend, Sparrow, is going to be the main highlight of this update. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Only 17% Of Australians Know About This New Policy Quote Genie Learn More Undo EVERYTHING NEW in Apex Season 25 (Early Gameplay) Now, when is it releasing? Season 25 in Apex Legends is going to be released on May 6, 2025. But as it is a global launch, the release timings across different time zones are going to be different. Here are they: Region Release Timing USA (West Coast) 10:00 AM PT on May 6, 2025 USA (East Coast) 1:00 PM ET on May 6, 2025 Central Europe 7:00 PM CEST on May 6, 2025 India 10:30 PM IST on May 6, 2025 Japan 2:00 AM JST on May 7, 2025 New Zealand 5:00 AM NZST on May 7, 2025 Along with the addition of Sparrow, fans are supremely excited with the return of Arenas in the game. However, gamers should anticipate it to be even more exciting and fast-paced than before with the addition of new legends and the removal of some friction. Additionally, Respawn plans to release a number of improvements throughout the season that will give arenas even more vitality and inventiveness, such as Arenas: Duels. Pathfinder is getting buffed, a few classes are getting balance adjustments, and Ranked is getting a new ladder structure with divetrail prizes. Damage mitigation is increased by Zipline Zen's return, and Pathfinder's Grappling Hook's variable cooldown of 15–30 seconds is back. That's not the end. This update brings some QoL changes as well, like Firing Range, Legend Locker, Lifeline, and many more. The game is also getting a lot of support in bug fixes, audio, and graphical changes. Now all eyes on May 6. Read More: Apex Legends 2.0: Rumoured features, engine upgrade, dynamic weather, and more
American Military News
02-05-2025
- Business
- American Military News
Electronic Arts lays off hundreds of workers in latest round of cuts
Electronic Arts, the global video game company, is slashing its workforce again. The company, based in Redwood City, Calif., has eliminated several hundred positions, including about 100 jobs at Respawn, a video game development studio based in Los Angeles. 'As part of our continued focus on our long-term strategic priorities, we've made select changes within our organization that more effectively aligns teams and allocates resources in service of driving future growth,' said Justin Higgs, a spokesman for Electronic Arts, in a statement. The company, which has a large office in Marina del Rey, is helping employees explore new roles internally and providing support to affected workers, he added. Bloomberg first reported the cuts, saying they affected between 300 and 400 people, citing a person familiar with the cuts. The layoffs are the latest to hit Electronic Arts, which had about 13,700 employees as of March 2024. The company in 2024 said it would cut about 5% of its workforce after announcing a similar cut a year earlier. Electronic Arts has offices in California but also has workers across Europe and Asia. Respawn, the studio behind popular games 'Apex Legends' and 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,' has a big presence in Los Angeles but also opened studios in Canada and Wisconsin. Respawn canceled the development of a 'Titanfall' game that wasn't close to being released, Bloomberg reported. The Titanfall franchise includes a series of first-person shooter games. The company said in a statement this week on social media that it 'made the decision to step away from two early-stage incubation projects and make some targeted team adjustments across Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi.' 'These decisions are not easy, and we are deeply grateful to every teammate affected,' Respawn said in the statement. ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
