Live Service Games

Warner Bros Games bets everything on Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones after major failures. Is this focused strategy brilliant or risky?

February brings an unprecedented double Community Day featuring Shelmet and Karrablast, plus Hoopa Unbound raids and the road to Pokemon Go Tour: Unova. Here's everything you need to know about this month's events.

Grinding Gear Games admits challenges in maintaining Path of Exile while developing its sequel, as studio head Jonathan Rogers apologizes for delayed updates and ongoing development struggles

Warner Bros' platform fighter MultiVersus announces its final season, with servers shutting down May 2025. Last chance to jump in with Aquaman and Lola Bunny before the game goes offline-only.

Dive into the decade-long saga of Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones—a $200M live-service disaster born from Assassin’s Creed’s success. Investigates mismanagement, workplace turmoil, and the real cost of chasing trends.

EA's ambitious promises for Apex Legends in 2024 fell flat as the game faced community backlash over monetization changes, removed features, and stagnant gameplay development.

From Arkham's heights to Suicide Squad's struggles, here's how Rocksteady's leap into live service gaming led to a $200 million lesson in staying true to your studio's strengths.

With Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League ending support in January, Rocksteady has one final opportunity to deliver the dark, compelling narrative fans expected from the Arkham studio.

An in-depth examination of Payday 3's journey from anticipated sequel to troubled launch, exploring Starbreeze's ambitious plans, technical challenges, and ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the game through 2024.