HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:15:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Suicide Squad director says development became driven by spreadsheets, not game design https://hardware.nrgnews.net/suicide-squad-director-says-development-became-driven-by-spreadsheets-not-game-design/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:15:18 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/suicide-squad-director-says-development-became-driven-by-spreadsheets-not-game-design/ The world of video games is often a battlefield between artistic vision and financial strategy. Recently, the fallout from one of these battles in the gaming industry has brought a stark lesson into sharp focus: the temptation to prioritize monetization over genuine game design. This theme is particularly relevant when looking at the journey of […]

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]]> After leading the studio through 2 rounds of layoffs and 1 game release, the CEO of Supermassive is stepping down https://hardware.nrgnews.net/after-leading-the-studio-through-2-rounds-of-layoffs-and-1-game-release-the-ceo-of-supermassive-is-stepping-down/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:23:29 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/after-leading-the-studio-through-2-rounds-of-layoffs-and-1-game-release-the-ceo-of-supermassive-is-stepping-down/ The chapter on leadership at Supermassive Games is closing, marking a significant shift for the studio as its CEO, Robert Henrysson, steps down from both the helm of Supermassive Games and his role at parent company Nordisk Games. This transition comes less than two months after the launch of their latest title, Directive 8020, a […]

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]]> Ori director says Game Pass needs “smash hits,” not studios slopping out mediocre content https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ori-director-says-game-pass-needs-smash-hits-not-studios-slopping-out-mediocre-content/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:20:56 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/ori-director-says-game-pass-needs-smash-hits-not-studios-slopping-out-mediocre-content/ The world of gaming is currently navigating some choppy waters, and the heavy business realities are starting to surface for major players like Xbox. Amidst the usual hype and innovation, the company is undergoing significant restructuring that signals a shift in how it plans to deliver its massive subscription service. Recent news has highlighted some […]

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