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Latest devastating console war drama involves a massive blockbuster studio suddenly canceling an incredibly hyped multiplayer project after years of development, leaving millions…

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The rising costs of video game development have made giant publishers extremely risk-averse. When ambitious live-service projects fail to show immediate profit projections in testing, studios mercilessly pull the plug, breaking trust with communities who invested years of excitement.

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