Game Infarcer: Online Shooter Announced, Launched, And Shut Down Over Duration Of Writing This Headline
Game Informer • • technology
Key Points:
- A renowned game developer known for single-player titles abruptly shifted direction after an executive ambiguously emphasized "Fortnight" during a meeting, leading to confusion about the new project’s focus.
- The upcoming game’s announcement was vague, prioritizing fan appreciation over concrete details, and the trailer was removed shortly after release, preventing public viewing and gameplay insight.
- The trailer featured an unusual cover of Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8er Boi” by Tom Waits and reportedly cost more than the entire game’s development budget, raising questions about resource allocation.
- The executive responsible for the directive left the company shortly after, receiving a $500 million departure fee, and later admitted to never having played video games, sparking criticism and skepticism from the gaming community.
