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- Turok, a popular Nintendo 64 first-person shooter from 1997, is being reborn as Turok: Origins by Saber Interactive and expected to release around 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
- A new studio named Cauldron Studios has been formed by ex-team members from the canceled Skydance Media project, with plans to develop an action-adventure game focusing on character development and heartfelt storytelling.
- Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton, who led the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot at The Initiative, have joined 2K Interactive to establish a new studio and are working on an unannounced project.
- Sadly, voice actor Jim Ward, known for his work on Knights of the Old Republic, New Vegas, and Grim Fandango, has passed away.
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N64 Classic Titan Turok Reborn in 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series (Nintendo Switch 2 Absent)
For many gamers, the Nintendo 64 is home to some of the most legendary franchises of all time. Iconic series such as Banjo-Kazooie, Paper Mario, Perfect Dark, and Super Smash Bros. debuted on Nintendo’s console, marking the company’s first forays into 3D gaming. Now, one of the franchises born in 1997 is poised to make its return soon. The Game Awards 2023 featured the unveiling of a classic Nintendo 64 title, sparking excitement among nostalgic fans. It was the return of Turok, the intense 1997 first-person shooter set in a dinosaur-dominated world, which had been dormant for years. Saber Interactive, known for Space Marine 2, is developing the revival as Turok: Origins. While Saber Interactive announced its return last year, a release date was not specified. However, according to a Saber Interactive sound designer’s LinkedIn account, Turok: Origins is expected to release around 2026. The game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, but not Nintendo Switch 2. In related industry news, Control Resonant, a game developer, is set to launch Fate of the Old Republic before 2030. After five years in development, a solo developer has also released their 90s CG rendercore 3D platformer in early access.
Gaming Landscape Shifts: Skydance Cancels Dark Crystal Game, New Studios Form for Turok Origins & Unannounced Projects
The gaming community also mourns the passing of voice actor Jim Ward, known for his work on Knights of the Old Republic, New Vegas, and Grim Fandango. Meanwhile, ex-team members from the canceled Skydance Media project have founded a new studio called Cauldron Studios. The team, including members from Skydance Media, Naughty Dog, BioWare, and Insomniac Games, is rumored to be developing an action-adventure game emphasizing character development and heartfelt storytelling. In a separate development, Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton, previously leading the Perfect Dark reboot at The Initiative before its cancellation, have joined 2K Interactive to establish a new studio. While their plans remain undisclosed, they are reportedly working on a new game unrelated to the scrapped project. Skydance also canceled its announced game based on the Dark Crystal universe. With the impending release of Turok: Origins alongside these creative shifts and new projects, the gaming industry continues to evolve in compelling directions.
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| Official Name | Perfect Dark |
| Brief Summary | Perfect Dark is a first-person shooter video game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 video game console. It is considered the spiritual successor to Rare's earlier first-person shooter GoldenEye 007, with which it shares many gameplay features. Perfect Dark was first released in North America on 22 May 2000; PAL and NTSC-J releases followed soon afterwards. A separate Game Boy Color game, also titled Perfect Dark, was released in August 2000 as a supplement to the game and allows certain features within the Nintendo 64 game to alternatively be unlocked via a Transfer Pak.
The game features a single-player mode consisting of 17 main missions in which the player assumes the role of Carrington Institute agent Joanna Dark as she attempts to stop a conspiracy by rival corporation dataDyne. It also features a range of multiplayer options, including a co-operative mode and traditional deathmatch settings. Technically, it is one of the most advanced games developed for the Nintendo 64, with an optional high resolution graphics mode and Dolby Surround Sound. A Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak is required to access the game's campaign and most of the multiplayer features. |
| Platforms | Nintendo 64 |
| Released | May 22, 2000 |
| Genre | Shooter, Tactical |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Genre | Rare |
| Genre | Nintendo, Rare, Gradiente |
| Ratings | 79/100 (165 reviews) |
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- Perfect Dark Devs Launch New Studio At Take-Two Following Game's Cancellationhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/perfect-dark-devs-launch-new-studio-at-take-two-following-games-cancellation/1100-6536788/
- Microsoft killed the promising Perfect Dark reboot, but Take-Two has snapped up its leads for a new 2K studiohttps://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/microsoft-killed-the-promising-perfect-dark-reboot-but-take-two-has-snapped-up-its-leads-for-a-new-2k-studio/
- Take two.https://www.ign.com/articles/take-two-hires-former-perfect-dark-leads-for-brand-new-2k-studio