1. Sony drops Hideo Kojima's Physint over costs, delays, and long-term control concerns

Sony drops Hideo Kojima's Physint over costs, delays, and long-term control concerns

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  • Sony reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima’s action-espionage game PHYSINT over missed deadlines and rising costs.
  • The game was reportedly heading well over budget despite being years away from release, raising concerns over profitability.
  • Sony was also reportedly wary of spending hundreds of millions on a game that may not remain a PlayStation exclusive.
  • Xbox has now taken over publishing PHYSINT, expanding its partnership with Kojima Productions after Sony’s exit.

Source: livemint.com

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