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Black Panther game reportedly cancelled as EA shuts down Cliffhanger Games

1 week ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

The upcoming video game based on Marvel Comics’ Black Panther announced back in 2023 is reportedly no more. Publisher EA has confirmed in an email sent to employees that Cliffhanger Games, the newly-formed studio formed by ex-Monolith Productions developers, is being shut down alongside layoffs in other areas of the business.
Elden Ring movie officially in the works, Alex Garland attached to direct

2 weeks ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Demonstrating that no video game is beyond being turned into a film or TV series, From Software’s tough-as-nails open-world RPG Elden Ring is being adapted to the big screen by film studio A24. Ex Machina and Civil War director Alex Garland is currently attached to write and direct the live-action movie.
Warhammer Skulls showcase unveils Boltgun sequel, Dawn of War remaster and more

2 weeks ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Skip to content Posted on May 23, 2025 Warhammer fans rejoice! The Warhammer Skulls showcase has unveiled multiple new games and DLC coming out over the next year or so for fans to enjoy. From retro-style FPS entries to remasters to expansions for recent releases, there is a lot to look forward to no matter what genre you prefer.
DOOM: The Dark Ages declared the "biggest launch" in id Software's history

2 weeks ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

DOOM: The Dark Ages, id Software’s recently-released medieval prequel to the famous FPS series, appears to have found a strong audience upon its release. Publisher Bethesda has proclaimed that the game has experienced the “biggest launch in id’s history“, eclipsing its 2020 predecessor, DOOM Eternal. Thank you for making DOOM: The Dark Ages the biggest launch in id's history – 7x faster to 3 million players than DOOM Eternal.
Bungie responds to Marathon art plagiarism claims, promises to "do right by the artist"

3 weeks ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Destiny 2 developer Bungie has been accused of, and admitted to, using the works of online artist Antireal in its upcoming video game Marathon. The plagiarism has since been attributed by Bungie to a former artist who worked for the studio, and the company has committed to reaching out to Antireal to resolve the issue and “do right by the artist“. The significant drawing from Antireal’s poster designs was identified by Antireal herself on social media.
Starbreeze fully acquires Payday 3 publishing rights from Plaion

1 month ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios has entered into an agreement to wrest the publishing rights for the struggling online heist game from publisher Plaion. The deal is set to provide the studio with the opportunity to “accelerate content development” for the game and “pursue broader strategic opportunities” for future Payday projects. News of the publishing rights acquisition was announced on Starbreeze’s website.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure reportedly labelled a "large loss" for Square Enix

2 months ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Skip to content Posted on April 1, 2025 Life is Strange: Double Exposure, the recently-released latest entry in the Life is Strange narrative adventure game series, has reportedly undersold Square Enix’s expectations. While exact sales figures are unknown, the game has apparently represented a “large loss” for the Japanese publisher, which was offset by other successful RPG releases last year.
Ubisoft announces new Tencent-backed subsidiary for its Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises

2 months ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Ubisoft has announced the creation of a new subsidiary which will exclusively manage the development of three of the publisher’s most famous franchises: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. This new entity has received a substantial $1.3 billion USD investment from Chinese tech giant Tencent.
Retro-style superhero beat 'em up Marvel Cosmic Invasion releasing this year

2 months ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Among the announcements from the most recent Nintendo Direct was Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Developed by Tribute Games Inc. and published by Dotemu, the developer and publisher behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a similar 90’s style 2D beat ’em up where 1-4 players can play as a selection of famous Marvel characters as they combat an otherworldly threat led by the supervillain Annihilus.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 hit by another delay

2 months ago | checkpointgaming.net | Tom Quirk

Skip to content Posted on March 26, 2025 The troubled development of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has hit another snag and delay in its release date. The game, following a developer switch to Still Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room was supposed to release last year, and then the first half of 2025 as per a recent development update.