Jason Schreier
Newsletter Game On The market is oversaturated with service games, and many players now perceive them as cynical cash grabs Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is yet another online multiplayer shooter Photographer: Warner Bros. Have a confidential tip for our reporters? Get in Touch Before it’s here, it’s on the Bloomberg Terminal Bloomberg Terminal LEARN MORE By Jason Schreier February 2, 2024 at 1:02 PM EST Hi everyone. Today we’re diving into the big new Suicide Squad video game release, but first... This week’s top gaming news: Have a confidential tip for our reporters? Get in Touch Before it’s here, it’s on the Bloomberg Terminal Bloomberg Terminal LEARN MORE
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Bias
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- GTA VI is still targeting Spring 2025, but a slip to Fall 2025 or even 2026 is becoming more likely due to development falling behind
- Rockstar Games is currently in the final stages of developing GTA VI
Conflicts of Interest
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- Sony Group Corp. will lay off 900 people across its video-game division worldwide
- two years of development
Contradictions
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- Embracer Group Cancels ‘Deus Ex’ Video Game, Lays Off Workers
- Several in-development games are cancelled due to these layoffs.
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is yet another online multiplayer shooter Photographer: Warner Bros.
Deceptions
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- The use of ‘layoff’ and ‘close’ creates an emotional response in readers that may be misleading as it suggests job loss rather than restructuring.
Recent Articles
GTA VI Release Date Slips to 2026 Due to Production Delays and Security Breaches
Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024Grand Theft Auto VI, a highly anticipated game in development since 2025, may be delayed to 2026 due to production falling behind schedule. This comes after Rockstar Games mandated its employees return to work five days a week for security and productivity reasons. Early footage from GTA VI leaked in December 2023, followed by an early trailer. Sony Announces Significant Layoffs in Gaming Industry, Including London Studio Closure
Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024Sony has announced significant layoffs affecting 900 staff, including the closure of its London studio. The gaming industry is changing rapidly and Sony needs to future-proof itself for what lies ahead. Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog Studios, Guerrilla Games Firesprite Studio are also affected by these cuts. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - A Multiplayer Shooter Game with Mixed Reviews
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a multiplayer shooter game developed by Rocksteady Studios. The game follows the story of why members of the Justice League are acting out of sorts and causing city-wide destruction with their actions. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024. Deus Ex Series Cancelled: Eidos Montreal Shifts Focus to Original Franchise
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024Embracer Group AB cancels a video game in the Deus Ex series after two years of development. The unannounced third mainline entry was supposed to enter production later this year, but Eidos Montreal will focus on an original franchise instead.