* Microsoft announced the Switch port of Ori and the Blind Forest will be the last published game from them for non-Xbox consoles for the foreseeable future.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...intendo-switch
* Oddworld Inc studios announced they have recently signed a deal with Epic Games for the PC version of Oddworld: Soulstorm to be sold exclusively on the Epic Games Store. Official reason was due to them needing more funding in order to finish the game's development.
https://www.destructoid.com/oddworld...e-564337.phtml
* Speaking of Epic Games, the company is once again dealing with controversy involving the EGS. This time it involves the revelation of Epic not allowing indie games to be sold on their store unless an exclusivity deal is signed.
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/epic-...keep-his-word/
* 3D Realms and Voidpoint studios are currently dealing with online backlash regarding recent transphobic and sexist remarks made by members of Voidpoint's staff. As well as, the recent discovery of a hidden homophobic slur contained in Voidpoint's recently released Ion Fury game.
https://www.destructoid.com/3d-realm...s-564272.phtml
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...nts-from-staff