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"Unity, I'm done," Stormgate RTS Kickstarter, Sega's $800M Super Game, GTA 6, Game Awards | GO #2

Dec 12, 2023
Joseph Kim, CEO of Fundamentally Games, discusses quitting Unity. Other topics include the Stormgate RTS Kickstarter, Sega's $800M Super Game, GTA 6, the Game Awards, and what games they are playing.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Game Awards recognized the achievements and innovations in the gaming industry, highlighting popular games in various categories such as esports, multiplayer, family, and narrative.
  • The closure of EA's multiplayer servers for nostalgic games like 'Battlefield Bad Company' and 'Mirror's Edge Catalyst' emphasizes the challenges and operational costs associated with maintaining such features in premium games.

Deep dives

Summary of the Game Awards

The Game Awards recently took place, with several popular games winning in different categories. Some of the winners include 'Baldur's Gate 3', 'League of Legends World Championship', 'Christine Potterche', 'Valorant', 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder', 'Street Fighter 6', 'Resident Evil Village', and 'Psychonauts 2'. The awards covered various genres, including esports, multiplayer, family, narrative, and best ongoing game, with 'Baldur's Gate 3' winning in multiple categories. Additionally, some new game announcements were made, including a new 'Blade' game by Bethesda. Overall, the Game Awards highlighted the achievements and innovations in the gaming industry over the past year.

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