Friday, 25 October 2024

Game News Round-Up

Daily curated games-industry news digest for 25 October 2024.

General5 stories

Balatro's back with another collaboration card pack

  • Friends of Jimbo Pack 2 features cameos from The Binding of Isaac and Slay the Spire, alongside Cyberpunk 2077 and Stardew Valley
  • The Free update is available now on PC, PS, Switch, Android and iOS
Eurogamer

The PC version of the Croc remaster is exclusive to GOG, will come with the original version

  • The remaster will feature enhanced HD graphics, modern controls (with an option to keep the original’s tank controls), an updated camera and retro video modes. However, players who prefer retro aesthetics will also have access to the original 1997 - PC version of the game, tweaked to work on modern hardware.
  • As well as the PC version on GOG, the Croc remaster will also be released on PS4/5, Xbox One / Series S/X and Switch
VGC
Business2 stories

Beyond Good & Evil 2 still in development, now with new creative director

  • Industry veteran Fawzi Mesmar is joining the Beyond Good and Evil 2 team as creative director. Taking to Linkedin, Mesmar announced his new role at Ubisoft Montpellier, having worked with the team previously during his last three years as Ubisoft’s VP of Editorial.
  • Mesmar is filling the role left by previous creative director Emile Morel, after he passed away suddenly last year. Prior to working at Ubisoft, Fawzi Mesmar worked at DICE as head of design, as well as design jobs at King and Gameloft.
Eurogamer