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Dishonored was a last-ditch effort by Arkane Studios after years of fruitless contract work, according to the game's co-creator: 'I think we had four months of money left'
Former Arkane Austin head Harvey Smith recently announced his new studio, Black Pony Immersive. As the name suggests will be dedicated to making immersive sims in the tradition of Deus Ex and System Shock. It's a commitment that I wholeheartedly support, though as is always the case with this...
Immersive sim Retrospace, aka '70s System Shock, gets an October release date plus a trailer full of funky guns and sentient black holes
Space horror immersive sim RetroSpace will launch on 1st October 2026, developers The Wild Gentlemen and publishers Kwalee have announced. New to RetroSpace? In brief: you are a 3D-printed clone janitor, trapped aboard a space station that has been swallowed by a "sentient black hole". Now, you...
'I'm Pretty Sure I Mean It' Deus Ex, System Shock Creator Warren Spector Announces Retirement
Warren Spector, one of the key creators behind Deus Ex, System Shock, and many other games has just announced his retirement from the industry.
Industry legend Warren Spector is retiring: 'I'm feeling like I've done what I set out to do'
Warren Spector is one of the industry's most storied developers, particularly among fans of immersive sims. His leading roles on games like Ultima Underworld, System Shock, and Deus Ex—and you know what, even Invisible War and Deadly Shadows, which are probably better than you think—established him...
Industry legend Warren Spector is retiring: 'I'm feeling like I've done what I set out to do'
The man who helped give us Ultima Underworld, System Shock, Deus Ex, and Epic Mickey is riding off into the sunset.
Deus Ex, Epic Mickey Creator Warren Spector Retires From Game Development After Over 40 Years
Warren Spector has announced that his 40+ year game development career has come to an end. The designer, known as one of the pioneers of the immersive sim genre thanks to his work on series such as System Shock, Deus Ex, and Thief, is stepping away from the industry. In a LinkedIn post, Spector is...
Epic Mickey director Warren Spector is retiring
Gaming icon Warren Spector has announced that the time has finally come for him to retire. Spector has made a number of critically acclaimed games such as Deus Ex and System Shock and was the director behind Disney’s highly-anticipated game at the time, Epic Mickey. Spector said in the post that...
Deus Ex Creator Warren Spector Announces Retirement After 44 Years
Warren Spector, pioneering developer of immersive sims like Deus Ex and System Shock, is retiring
After 44 years, legendary Deus Ex and System Shock developer Warren Spector announces his retirement from game development: "Wouldn't change a thing even if I could"
A titan of the industry is bowing out. Warren Spector, a central creative in several highly influential RPGs and immersive sims, including System Shock, Ultima Underworld, and Deus Ex, has announced he's retiring from game development. He made the announcement on LinkedIn, pinning the choice down...
After 44 years, legendary Deus Ex and System Shock developer Warren Spector announces his retirement from game development: "Wouldn't change a thing even if I could"
He's hanging up his keyboard and mouse
Legendary Creator Behind Deus Ex And System Shock, Warren Spector, Announces His Retirement
'It's just not as much fun for me anymore,' the producer explains of the modern games industry
Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief Developer Legend Warren Spector Announces Retirement
Video game developer legend Warren Spector has announced his retirement from video game development.
"I'm pretty sure I mean it" - Legendary game developer Warren Spector announces retirement
Warren Spector, the legendary game developer known for being a key part in the development of the Deus Ex series as well as his role in Epic Mickey, Ultima, and System Shock, has announced his retirement. Read more
PlayStation Store PS4/PS5 Digital Sale: Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, System Shock $12 & Many More
Playstation Store [playstation.com] has select *PS4 & PS5 Digital Games* on sale for the prices below. Example Deals:[LIST][*]A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead [playstation.com] (PS5)...
You can now play the secret best immersive sim in coop thanks to this mod
Immersive sims like Dishonored and Deus Ex are typically solo experiences, but there have been a few attempts to bring multiplayer into the mix over the years. System Shock 2 featured an infamously wonky cooperative mode that was overhauled in last year's Nightdive remaster, while Arkane's...
You can now play the secret best immersive sim in coop thanks to this mod
Prey Coop lets you play Arkane's System Shock successor with up to 16 other players.
System Shock VR officially announced
The excellent ‘System Shock Remake’ and the comedic FPS ‘High on Life’ are set to be ported to VR thanks to studio Flat2VR. System Shock VR officially announced first appeared on KitGuru.
System Shock, High on Life, More Are Breathing New Life into PSVR2
Several PSVR2 games announced. PSVR2 is a fantastic bit of kit, and while there have been some great games that take advantage of the tech over the years, the release schedule has definitely felt a little lighter recently. It'll come as very welcome news to virtual reality fans, then, that the...
System Shock VR, High On Life VR and more from the VR Games Showcase
We're getting some fun VR treats that were announced during the recent VR Games Showcase - now I just need Valve to release the damn Steam Frame. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/system-shock-vr-high-on-life-vr-and-more-from-the-vr-games-showcase/
System Shock VR, High On Life VR and more from the VR Games Showcase
We're getting some fun VR treats that were announced during the recent VR Games Showcase - now I just need Valve to release the damn Steam Frame. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Nightdive's System Shock remake is coming to VR
Nightdive's System Shock remake is great. PC Gamer immsim guy Joshua Wolens gave it an 80% review score, and we later chose it as the Best Remake of 2023 in our annual Game of the Year awards. Three years down the road, Nightdive is following it up with System Shock VR, a VR game being developed by...
Nightdive's System Shock remake is coming to VR
Strap Shodan on your face. Insect.
System Shock VR Announced For Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and PC VR
Flat2VR Studios announced an official VR port of acclaimed sci-fi shooter System Shock for Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR. The shocking reveal was the final announcement at today's VR Games Showcase. Here's the trailer: Flat2VR is partnering with original developer Nightdive Studios for...
System Shock VR Announced For Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and PC VR
Flat2VR Studios announced System Shock VR coming to Quest, SteamVR, and PlayStation VR2 at today's VR Games Showcase.
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