Get hyped, gaming fans! Hot off the gaming press, two industry heavyweights are gearing up to shake the foundations of the gaming world! After the unfortunate cancellation of Perfect Dark and the subsequent shuttering of The Initiative, gaming legends Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton aren't pressing pause. Instead, they're leveling up! They’ve signed on with Take-Two Interactive, landing a prime gig with 2K to launch a brand-new studio. And we can't wait to see what's next!
Renowned reporter Jason Schreier broke the electrifying news on Bluesky, revealing that these AAA maestros are primed to channel their combined experience of over 60 years into a game that's sure to be a blockbuster! From Tomb Raider and Call of Duty to Destiny and Marvel’s Spider-Man, Gallagher and Horton have shaped worlds we love, and now, they're on the brink of their next, all-new epic venture!
A spokesperson for 2K couldn't hide their excitement: “With a combined six decades of AAA game-making experience across legendary franchises, we’re ecstatic to confirm Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton have joined the 2K family for their next thrilling journey. While we don’t have the juicy details yet, stay tuned for some epic reveals!”
This duo’s next chapter comes on the heels of Xbox waving farewell to Perfect Dark, which saw ambitious yet turbulent development. With studios overhauling strategies and leadership brainstorming identities, Perfect Dark's resurgence seemed elusive. Yet, hope shines anew with Gallagher and Horton's invigorating alliance with 2K!
Heads up! After Perfect Dark's unfortunate demise, it wasn’t just The Initiative in the crossfire—Psychic vibes reported Crystal Dynamics was also hit hard despite their earnest attempts to salvage the project by pitching to eager publishers, including Take-Two Interactive. Although those talks folded, destiny has brought Gallagher and Horton back in the game, ready for the ultimate comeback!
Stay on the edge of your seat as gaming's dynamic duo rolls up their sleeves for what's promising to be an epic journey into uncharted territories! Adventure awaits!
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