Game Development

Developer AdHoc Studio has apologized for the poor placement of a disclaimer about censored content in its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, insisting it was not an attempt to hide the changes. The studio acknowledged the error occurred after the game's launch on January 28, 2026, and is working with Nintendo on an update to restore some uncensored elements. Nintendo reaffirmed that all games on its platform must comply with its content guidelines.

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Epic Games has introduced a dedicated development team to address bugs and improve the player experience in Fortnite following the launch of Chapter 7. The team, announced by design director Ted Timmins, will prioritize player feedback and implement quality-of-life updates. This permanent addition aims to resolve ongoing issues more efficiently.

PC game publisher Hooded Horse has implemented a strict ban on generative AI-generated art in all its titles, extending the prohibition to every stage of development. CEO Tim Bender argues that even temporary use of AI assets risks contaminating final builds. This policy aims to safeguard artistic integrity and avoid potential backlash from players.

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CLOVERS Studio, founded by Hideki Kamiya after leaving Platinum Games, has released a New Year's message for 2026. The studio, focused on creating games without external constraints, highlighted its ongoing projects including the Okami sequel announced in 2024. CEO Kento Koyama and Kamiya both contributed to the message shared on the team's site.

Naughty Dog has concluded a period of mandatory overtime and increased office attendance required to finalize a demo for its upcoming sci-fi game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The crunch, starting in late October 2025 to address missed deadlines, echoes the studio's history of intense work practices.

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Naughty Dog has reportedly imposed mandatory overtime and a full return to office for its upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Developers worked extra hours starting in October to prepare a demo for Sony, amid efforts to meet missed deadlines. The studio aims for a mid-2027 release, but concerns persist over worsening crunch as launch approaches.