Job Listing For Double Fine Productions Reveals Unannounced Multiplayer Title
While we are aware that developer Double Fine Studios is currently in active development towards finishing up on the long-awaited Psychonauts 2, it looks that the team also has another title conjuring elsewhere at the studio. According to a job listing discovered by TrueAchievements, the team is looking for a Multiplayer Network Programmer. While it is expectedly normal for developers to post listings for available positions, what makes this specifically unique is that this suggests that the development team is in the midst of another title which has yet to be revealed to public view. The listing words that Double Fine is looking for applicants who are well-acquainted with “implementing and supporting key multiplayer gameplay features”. Reading more, it is suspected that the listing calls for experience and understanding of Unreal Engine 4. It is also cited that those who apply are expected to have flexible ideals that are accustomed to the same creative drive that is at Double Fine Productions. Interesting enough, the job listing then goes on to ask of those that apply to have “development experience on the current generation of consoles, particularly Xbox One.” However, upon further reading, the listing also inquires that the applicant to also hone “enthusiasm to develop for next gen consoles.” The statement while suggesting for experience leading to newer hardware, suspecting the Xbox Series X, this does not fully confirm to be a possible exclusive. It was back in August of 2019 that Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty told of future entries developed by Double Fine Productions to be multiplatform titles. Booty goes to make the acquisition of Mojang’s Minecraft parallel to Double Fine regarding upcoming title in the future. So the expectation for a next generation release could go beyond Microsoft’s forthcoming system. Among all that was uncovered from the listing, as of now, the job listing has been removed from the webpage. Perhaps the studio already found the desired applicant? Or that too much attention surrounding this finding is more than both Double Fine and Xbox Game Studios would like. Source: TrueAchievements
Samsung Announces New Partnership With Microsoft To Incorporate Project xCloud
Users on Xbox’s side of the market are well-acquainted with the currently testing game-streaming initiative Project xCloud. Those who are accepted to test the new feature will be given the ability to play a slew of games directly to your smart phone through Microsoft’s cloud-based technology. Currently, the service is available for those that own Android-based devices, and it looks that Samsung is also getting involved with the service in the new decade. Announced today at the Samsung Unpacked event, the company’s Director of Strategy David Park discussed upcoming partnerships with Google, Netflix, and Microsoft, of course. Disclosing that this new collaboration with the console giant on an unnamed, but familiar service. Park states to be working together on a “premium cloud-based game streaming experience.” Aside from the initial reveal on the agreement between the two companies, no further information was shared. However, a Microsoft spokesperson who spoke with Cnet tells to be anticipating what’s to come from the settlement. We believe players around the world should have access to great, high-quality games on the device of their choice. Working with partners like Samsung is an important step in our Project xCloud journey and will help make game streaming more accessible for gamers. We look forward to sharing more later this year. Amid the exciting reveal that Park made at the presentation, it was also announced that last year’s PC exclusive title Forza Street will be debuting on mobile via the Samsung Galaxy line. Fans who look to pick up the game for Android can do so by pre-registering on either Google Play or the Galaxy Store. Last month, Microsoft dropped a collection of new titles that will be added for Project xCloud testers to play on the go. Of the dozen plus games, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is one that many are extremely eccentric to see available on their mobile device. What are your thoughts on this new partnership between Microsoft and Samsung? Source: Cnet
Apex Legends’ Valentine’s Day Rendezvous Event Arrives Tomorrow
It has been about a week since the commencement of Season 4 for Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends, and there is still more content scheduled to roll out this week. According to a recent announcement made by the developer, a new event dubbed the Valentine’s Day Rendezvous will be arriving today. However, due to complications that surfaced earlier in the day, Respawn Entertainment revealed later on that the event will instead be going live tomorrow. What the latest holiday-themed event will be comprised of focuses on couples, hence duos. The two-party game mode returns once again for the Valentine’s Day occasion this time in the newly renovated World’s Edge. Launching with the returning mode also introduces “Double Up” XP which in the name offers twice the amount of experience points to your ranks from playing the mode. However, the boost is only limited to 20,000 XP for each day of the event. Players who log in will also receive the ‘Valentines Day 2020‘ badge which hones an image of the iconic Nessie with a rose in its mouth. Additionally, the event also includes the Love Struck Nessi and Lovefinder Pathfinder gun charms. Last year’s Through the Heart Longbow cosmetic, and Love of the Game Pathfinder frame will both be available to purchase with a reduced discount. Already said before, the latest Season 4 for Apex Legends is still settling into World’s Edge with the addition of new Legend Revenant and Sentinel bolt-action rifle: you can read the full overview for the season by heading here. Apex Legends is available now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Source: Respawn Entertianment
