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Strategically making Star Wars Zero Company, ft. Greg Foertsch

Bit Reactor is building Star Wars Zero Company as a strategy-first take on the franchise, with CEO and creative director Greg Foertsch steering the project. The game aims to blend …

News Game Developer · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
"As more people play games, even the tiniest niches find a bigger audience" – Why Matt Webster is convinced people want Star Wars: Galactic Racer

Fuse Games is betting that Star Wars: Galactic Racer can revive arcade racing by mixing high-speed tracks with roguelike-style consequence. The 75-person studio, founded by Criterion veterans, launches its first …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 1 week ago
New AAA collective to publish Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic plus games from CoD and Yu-Gi-Oh! veterans

GTG is putting $40 million in fresh funding behind a new studio collective, with another $60 million committed, and its first bets are on veteran-led teams. For developers, the notable …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Epic and Disney launch largest IP toolset to date, allowing creators to build Star Wars games in Fortnite

Epic and Disney just turned Fortnite into a Star Wars creation platform, with UEFN support for themed islands, templates, assets, and new gameplay hooks like lightsabers and Force powers. For …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Former BioWare general manager Casey Hudson sets up new Canadian game studio Arcanaut Studios

Casey Hudson, the former general manager of BioWare, is launching Arcanaut Studios in Canada. This new studio aims to develop 'Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic,' which could create …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 1 week ago
Lessons from EA's 37-year live service hopes for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

EA's 37-year commitment to live services is exemplified in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, a game that has thrived through continuous updates and player engagement. Developers should take note of …

News Game Developer · 10 months, 1 week ago