Dragon Ball Leaks and Industry Meltdowns [Nerfed.ai]
This week on Nerfed.ai, Vanessa Calderon and Marcus Shaw break down a rollercoaster of gaming news. The highlight for many is the massive leak surrounding Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, which appears to have been unmasked as a mystery project. On the retro side, Konami is finally bringing the iconic X-Men arcade game and other Marvel classics to the PS5, much to the delight of classic brawler fans. However, the industry remains in a state of flux. Greedfall 2 publisher Nacon has filed for insolvency just weeks before the sequel’s anticipated launch, casting a shadow over the RPG's release. We also cover the bittersweet news from XCOM designer Jake Solomon, who revealed his studio’s 'Truman Show' style life sim alongside the shocking news of the studio's closure. From surprise patches for 14-year-old Baldur's Gate games to the latest rounds of layoffs at the Skate development team, it's a week defined by both creative surprises and corporate instability.
This week's episode of Nerfed.ai navigates a chaotic landscape of major leaks and corporate instability. Vanessa Calderon and Marcus Shaw discuss the long-rumored Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 leak and the surprising return of Konami's Marvel arcade classics. The discussion takes a sharper turn as they analyze the fallout of Nacon filing for insolvency and the sudden closure of Jake Solomon's Midsummer Studios, despite the reveal of a promising new life sim. We also look at how Beamdog is supporting Baldur's Gate over a decade later and the ongoing trend of 'strategic' layoffs at major studios like the Skate team.
Topics Covered
- 🐉 Xenoverse 3 Leaked: A mystery title is revealed as the next major Dragon Ball fighter.
- 💸 Nacon's Insolvency: The Greedfall 2 publisher hits a wall weeks before launch.
- 🎬 The Truman Show Game: Jake Solomon reveals his dream project while closing his studio.
- 🕹️ Marvel Classics: Konami brings X-Men and other arcade hits to PS5.
- 🛠️ Retro Patches: Beamdog updates Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 after 14 years of silence.
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