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Star Wars Games Primed to Continue Hot Streak with 'Surprise' Titles | Push Square
Games set in the Star Wars universe are on a roll right now, with recent releases Zero Company and Galactic Racer both launching to critical acclaim. Neither focusing on Jedi or the traditional action-adventure experience, they are a good representation of recent quotes from Lucasfilm executive Douglas Reilly. The vice president of the company shared (via The Game Business) Lucasfilm has expanded the sort of developers it'll listen to and accept pitches from that want to make Star Wars games.
Former NetEase exec Simon Zhu secures $100m to launch GreaterThan Group
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched a new holding company, GreaterThan Group (GTG), securing $40 million in funding and approximately $60 million in additional commitments. GTG's first investments are three studios: Arcanaut Studios in Edmonton, BulletFarm in Los Angeles, and MAGship in Tokyo. Arcanaut Studios is headed by Casey Hudson, game director of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy.
Star War: Fate of the Old Republic Will Be Under 100 Hours Long
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic won't be another bloated single-player game that takes over half a decade to develop, game director Casey Hudson has insisted. Via an interview with Bloomberg, we learned a few new details about the highly anticipated Star Wars RPG, which aims to be a spiritual successor to BioWare's much-loved Knights of the Old Republic.
Everything We Know About Star Wars Zero Company, the KOTOR Remake, and Upcoming Star Wars Games
The galaxy far, far away continues to expand, offering enthusiasts a wealth of fresh adventures. On the silver screen, The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives on May 22, while the Ryan Gosling-led Star Wars: Starfighter is slated for a theatrical release next May. Meanwhile, Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord recently concluded its inaugural season on Disney Plus, with a second installment already in development.
Star Wars: KOTOR PS5 Remake Exists and Is Still in Development, Dev Says | Push Square
Saber Interactive has said its Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake remains in development at the company. That's all it had to say in a recent interview with IGN, as chief creative officer Tim Willits told the outlet: «Yes, it is still in development. That's all I can say.» At this point, five years since its original announcement, there have been more quotes from executives promising the PS5 remake project is still alive and well than there have been trailers.
Saber Interactive confirms its Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake 'is still in development'
Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful It's been a while since we've heard any updates about Saber Interactive's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, but the developer has now confirmed that the game is still in the works. When asked by IGN about the future of the project in a recent interview, Saber's chief creative officer, Tim Willits, said simply, «Yes, it is still in development.
‘It Is Still in Development. That's All I Can Say’ - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake Dev Issues Update 5 Years After It Was Announced
Saber Interactive’s long-running development of its Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is confirmed to still be underway. In a recent interview with IGN, the chief creative officer of Saber, Tim Willits, answered our question regarding the project’s future with a short but simple: “Yes, it is still in development. That's all I can say.” The news will be of relief to the hordes of loyal fans of the now-classic RPG originally developed by Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio, BioWare.
BioWare veteran Mark Darrah defends Anthem's development
Mark Darrah, a BioWare veteran who worked at the studio for 24 years, has defended the developer's decision to move into multiplayer games with Anthem. Speaking to Destin Legarie, the game's executive producer responded to commentary regarding Anthem's recent shutdown, which said that the studio should have stuck to the single-player RPGs that it has been known for in recent years rather than trying something different with Anthem.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson says not to worry, the game will be out before 2030 - 'Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!'
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson has assured fans that the game will be released before 2030. In case you missed the announcement at The Game Awards, Hudson, the Mass Effect trilogy director, is officially returning to the Star Wars galaxy with his new game, Fate of the Old Republic, the spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic.
Former BioWare general manager Casey Hudson sets up new Canadian game studio Arcanaut Studios
Former BioWare general manager, Casey Hudson, is leading a new Canadian game studio to develop Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Hudson, who directed BioWare's Knights of the Old Republic, established Arcanaut Studios in July 2025 and is joined by Chris Bain (CFO), Cordy Rierson (COO), and Ryan Hoyle (CTO).
'I'm Not Getting Any Younger!' Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Director Casey Hudson Insists the Game Will Launch Before 2030
In the wake of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic’s big announcement at The Game Awards, you might have seen social media posts saying the game won't be out until 2030. Director Casey Hudson has now stepped in to address those posts, insisting the game will be out before then. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is in development at Edmonton, Alberta-based developer Arcanaut Studios, which Hudson and his partners only founded in July.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Director Rubbishes 2030 Release Date Claims | Push Square
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will release before 2030, according to the game's director Casey Hudson. Following the RPG's reveal at The Game Awards earlier this week, a tweet from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier suggested it's still very, very far away from releasing since developer Arcanaut Studios was only founded earlier this year. The claim didn't seem to be based on inside information, but Schreier said a release year of 2030 seems like an «optimistic guess».
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced, from Mass Effect Director | Push Square
Lucasfilm Games and Arcanaut Games have announced Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to the classic RPGs Knights of the Old Republic. Check out the trailer above. Casey Hudson, the game director of Knights of the Old Republic and the original Mass Effect trilogy, is leading the making of the game.
The Game Awards just blew my mind with the Star Wars: Fate of The Old Republic announcement
A new Star Wars game set during the Old Republic era is now in development at Arcnaut Studios and will be helmed by Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect trilogy director Casey Hudson. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was officially unveiled during The Game Awards 2025 with a teaser trailer. It's a narrative-driven single-player action role-playing game(RPG) where you step into the role of a Force user on a journey through a galaxy on the edge of rebirth.
Everything you need to know from The Game Awards 2025
Alongside recognising some of the biggest and best releases of the last year, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong, there were – as always – game reveals aplenty at The Game Awards. LucasFilm continues to double down on its licensing model for Star Wars, with two new titles in Fate of the Old Republic and Galactic Racer.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced for consoles and PC, directed by Casey Hudson
Arcanaut Studios have announced single-player narrative-driven action RPG Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic for unspecified consoles and PC. It is directed by Casey Hudson, creator of the Mass Effect series and director of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. A release date was not announced. Here is an overview of the game, via Arcanaut Studios: Watch the announcement trailer below. Announce Trailer RPG PC trailers Clips action rpg Game Announce Casey Hudson Lucasfilm Games
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed, created by Casey Hudson
Well I guess we know why the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was cancelled, there’s brand new game coming. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is being developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, and led by Casey Hudson, Game director of the original Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy. The game is not a direct sequel or continuation of KOTOR and is still in the early stages of development.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Xbox One Title)
Cha1ky Outstanding Member #1 It’s tough keeping a big secret (and we really struggled to keep this one a surprise) but now it’s official: today we announced the Mass Effect Legendary Edition! We’ve heard (for years!) you… blog.bioware.com Happy N7 Day! by Author -Casey Hudson - VP, Studio GM of BioWare - Posted onNovember 7, 2020 It’s tough keeping a big secret (and we really struggled to keep this one a surprise) but now it’s official: today we announced the Mass Effect Legendary Edition!...
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (PS4 Title)
Cha1ky Outstanding Member #1 It’s tough keeping a big secret (and we really struggled to keep this one a surprise) but now it’s official: today we announced the Mass Effect Legendary Edition! We’ve heard (for years!) you… blog.bioware.com Happy N7 Day! by Author -Casey Hudson - VP, Studio GM of BioWare - Posted onNovember 7, 2020 It’s tough keeping a big secret (and we really struggled to keep this one a surprise) but now it’s official: today we announced the Mass Effect Legendary Edition!...
Dynamin-1 is a potential mediator in Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
Abstract Dynamin-1 (DNM1) consolidates memory through synaptic transmission and modulation and has been explored as a therapeutic target in Alzheimer's disease. Through a two-prong approach, this study examined its role in cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) pathogenesis using human and animal models.
From Casey Hudson
I’m incredibly fortunate to have had a career where I’ve been able to work with brilliantly talented people, create entire worlds from our imaginations, and see them being enjoyed by millions of people around the world. And now, after nearly 20 years of work at BioWare, I’ve made the decision to retire from the studio and make way for the next generation of studio leaders. It’s not an easy decision to make, and big changes like this always come with a certain degree of sadness.
Happy N7 Day!
It’s tough keeping a big secret (and we really struggled to keep this one a surprise) but now it’s official: today we announced the Mass Effect Legendary Edition! We’ve heard (for years!) your requests for a Mass Effect remaster, so we’re super happy to finally reveal that we’ve been working on a remastered edition of the Mass Effect trilogy.
Anthem Reboot in the Works as BioWare Abandons Seasons, 'Reinvention'
After poking fun at Anthem last week for still having its Christmas decorations up, we posited that one of the reasons for the extended in-game holiday season is that BioWare is hard at work on an Anthem redesign. Not even a week later, BioWare’s Casey Hudson has confirmed that an Anthem reboot is in the works at BioWare. This appears to confirm reports from last year about an “Anthem 2.0” relaunch.
Anthem Update
Hey everyone! One year ago, we were preparing to launch Anthem – a game that represented a big leap into new territory for us as a studio. It was an exhilarating and terrifying experience to go out to the world with something new and different, and we are grateful to all the players who have come along with us on the journey. It has been a thrill for us to see the creativity of our players in designing customized Javelins, and watching them master Anthem’s flying and fighting gameplay.
'So Many Stories Yet to Tell' in the Mass Effect Universe
As the hours on N7 Day begin to tick down, hope for a massive Mass Effect announcement begins to dwindle. Not content with a few Mass Effect armor cosmetics being added to Anthem as the “grand celebration” on this pseudo-holiday, fans looked towards prominent BioWare figures, waiting for some kind of exciting news about the future of the series.
September Update
Humans! It’s been a super busy summer at the studio, but I wanted to get a note out to share some of the things we’ve been up to. Anthem Over the last few weeks we’ve been ramping up our Cataclysm events in Anthem – a season-long event with new arenas, enemies, challenges, and rewards.
BioWare Casey Hudson Acknowledges Anthem Exposé
In a tweet posted by Kotaku’s Jason Schreier, he has revealed an excerpt from an email sent by Bioware General Manager Casey Hudson to the entire studio. In it, Hudson acknowledging the development issues that Anthem and other BioWare titles have faced over the years, as well as the toll it has taken on the game’s developers. Casey has stated that he is aware that these issues are real, and that is it Bioware’s “top priority to continue working to solve them”.
BioWare's Casey Hudson recommends his 5 favourite PS4 games
Ahead of Anthem's PS4 launch, the studio head details the games that have captivated him as developer and player What I love about videogames is how they can achieve a type of magic by combining art with technology to create powerful new experiences. But I don’t really consume a ton of different games. Instead I find a few each year that really move me, and I obsess about them – first immersing myself in the experience, and then trying to figure out how they work.
Discover The Creators: 5 Games Casey Hudson Thinks You Should Play
Discover The Creators is a PlayStation Store curation program in which we’ve asked some of the biggest names in the biz to pick their favorite PS4 games in order to help your find your next game to play. What I love about video games is how they can achieve a type of magic by combining art with technology to create powerful new experiences. But I don’t really consume a ton of different games.
Dragon Age dev still 'figuring out' what the next game will look like - VideoGamer.com
While it's common knowledge that BioWare will be making a new Dragon Age game at some point, it doesn't sound like we'll see it for a good while yet, if comments from Casey Hudson are anything to go by.
Studio Update from Casey Hudson
Humans! It’s going to be an exciting year. There’s so much going on that I wanted to set up a blog where I can share some thoughts and news with you directly. This is the first entry in a series where I’d like to talk about our vision for BioWare, what that means for our upcoming titles, and share some stories about development as we head towards the launch of Anthem. I started at BioWare 20 years ago.
Garwulfs Corner Hype Wars
"Why try to copy other games (and even do it in a mediocre way) and add generic features, when you have a pretty unique game and features? Why [decide to] not enhance those, but copy others instead?" - BA1969, No Man's Sky subreddit At this point in time it is no secret that I am a huge fan of No Man's Sky, a game into which I have sunk over 400 hours and counting.
Titanfall 2 is Adding a Co-op Mode Next Week for Free
There's another free update coming to Titanfall 2 next week, and it's adding the game's co-op mode. Titanfall 2 has gotten plenty of free updates since it launched last fall, and Respawn Entertainment is continuing to add content to the first-person shooter. The next release is titled Operation Frontier Defense, and adds a new mode that's unsurprisingly named Frontier Defense. It lets you team up with up to three friends to take on waves of enemies.
The New Humble Bundle Offers Most Telltale's Games for Just $15
You can pick up most of Telltale Games' entire catalog in the newest Humble Bundle. The newest offering from the folks over at Humble Bundle is a godsend for fans of Telltale Games. It's even better if you've always wanted to try out Telltale's titles, but never got around to it. In the bundle, you can get most every game the company has made, and you can do it for just $15. As you'd expect from a Humble Bundle, there are three tiers of participation.
8 Deadly Video Game Cities You Won't Want To Visit For Summer Vacation
The world doesn't seem like such a nice place in 2017, but at least nobody has to live in these 8 deadly video game cities. To limit this list, I decided on a few basic rules. First of all, these cities must be modern, and they must be video game settings above all else. No Gothams or Neverwinters here. They must also be completely terrible, awful places that nobody would want to visit over their Summer vacations -- but you might want to revisit these awesome games.
Check Out New Gameplay in this Trailer for The Evil Within 2
The newest trailer for The Evil Within 2 gives you a look inside Sebastian's mind at how the ghosts of his past haunt him. Bethesda has released a new trailer for The Evil Within 2 that shows off some gameplay, and gives you a look inside main character Sebastian Castellanos' mind as he strives to find his lost daughter, Lily. To find Lily, Sebastian will have to return to the STEM world, but he's up against time.
Yahtzee Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Review Zero Punctuation
Yahtzee takes on the Crash Bandicoot remaster, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Yahtzee is a British-born, writer and gamer with a sweet hat and a chip on his shoulder. When he isn't talking very fast into a headset mic he also designs freeware adventure games and writes novels. His personal site is www.fullyramblomatic.com. See a new Zero Punctuation review each Wednesday only at The Escapist.
2017 Zero to Hero Game Developer Bundle Deal Just 49 Dollars
If you're a gamer, chances are you've thought about your own game ideas. If you're ready to bring them to life, check this out: We've got the 2017 Zero to Hero Game Developer Bundle for $49 at Escapist Deals. You'll get nine classes and 83 hours of training that teach you everything you need to know to start making your own games. You'll learn vector-math, object-oriented programming, asset creation, Unity 3D, game physics concepts, coding in C++ in the Unreal game engine, and plenty more.
Complete The Collectibles Hunt In The End Is Nigh | The Machine Guide
Complete your Tumor collection with the final collectibles hidden across the sprawling "final" area of The End Is Nigh -- this is the 100% completion guide for The Machine. The Machine is by far the most difficult area yet, and it's the last place you'll need to visit to get all three body parts and complete your friend. Of course, there's more to delve into and optional areas to explore, but this is the final place you'll need to hunt down Tumors. And the Tumors are pretty well hidden.
Get Every Hellish Golgotha Collectible | The End Is Nigh Locations Guide
Explore the underground The End Is Nigh hellscape of Golgotha and grab every hidden Tumor, Mega Tumor and Cart with our 100% collectibles locations guide. Golgotha is the last area when taking the bottom path from the Split, and it is one spooky place. As if the lava wasn't bad enough, you'll also have to avoid chained monster and flying biters to grab every tumor and unlock more optional, true-ending areas. At the end of this path, you'll find another part of your friend.
Telltale Announces Three New Games, Including a Wolf Among Us Sequel
Telltale Games has three new games in the works, including a sequel to The Wolf Among Us. Earlier this week, Telltale Games head of communications Job Stauffer cautioned fans on Twitter about "getting their hopes up in the wrong direction," when talking about a Wolf Among Us sequel. So it was a bit of a surprise when the company announced that sequel today.
Coming Home
From Casey Hudson, Incoming General Manager of BioWare Almost twenty years ago, I decided to apply for a job as a technical artist at a local video game company in Edmonton. Young, and fresh out of University, I’m not sure what I expected it to lead to. But it was the beginning of a career full of experiences and shared accomplishments I never could have dreamed of. So when I left BioWare three years ago, it was the most difficult decision of my career.
Classic Postmortem: BioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
The article "Combat System Development on BioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic" initially appeared in the December 2003 issue of Game Developer magazine. CASEY HUDSON | Casey was producer and project director on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. RAY MUZYKA | Ray was joint-CEO of BioWare Corp. and was executive producer of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. JAMES OHLEN | James was the lead designer of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Perfecting the Conversion Process to Get More Inbound Leads
In the beginning, all you needed was a website. Then, It was all about collecting user data. Now, there’s blogging and content, social media and relationship management. You’ve kept up with the trends and you know how to monitor everything that’s going on in your digital space. But how does this translate into more leads? That’s where the conversion process comes in. So many of us get caught up in thinking of this process as a complex strategy with even more complex pieces. That can be daunting.
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