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Contraband – Canceled Xbox Co-op’s UI Screenshots Surface Via Dev Portfolio

Contraband – Canceled Xbox Co-op’s UI Screenshots Surface Via Dev Portfolio

New screenshots showcase how the menus for the co-op adventure would have looked, including rank tiers and an 80s-style aesthetic.

Just Cause 5 “Would Be A No-Go,” Says Avalanche Co-Founder

Just Cause 5 “Would Be A No-Go,” Says Avalanche Co-Founder

Christofer Sundberg, who now heads up Liquid Swords, says that "extremely few" from the original Just Cause team remain at the studio.

60 Single-Player PC Games You Absolutely Need to Play (2025 Edition)

60 Single-Player PC Games You Absolutely Need to Play (2025 Edition)

As a gaming platform, the PC has the biggest game library of any other platform out there. This makes picking just 60 incredibly difficult.

Contraband Ceases Active Development

Contraband Ceases Active Development

Developer Avalanche Studios will "evaluate" the future of the co-op title and "give an update on what's next as soon as we can."

Just Cause, Contraband Developer is Cutting 50 Jobs, Closing Two Studios

Just Cause, Contraband Developer is Cutting 50 Jobs, Closing Two Studios

The company is closing its New York and Montreal offices and laying off roughly 9 percent of its workforce.

Contraband Faced Development Troubles, Staff Departures Since Announcement – Rumor

Contraband Faced Development Troubles, Staff Departures Since Announcement – Rumor

The pandemic also reportedly affected Avalanche Studios' upcoming co-op shooter, announced in 2021 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Contraband Has Been Internally Delayed by a Year – Rumour

Contraband Has Been Internally Delayed by a Year – Rumour

Avalanche Studios' open world heist game was announced nearly a couple of years ago, but it might still be a ways off from launch.

Xbox to Provide Game Updates, Announce New Things at June 11th Showcase

Xbox to Provide Game Updates, Announce New Things at June 11th Showcase

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Microsoft will "announce some things that people haven’t seen" and "give updates" on previously announced titles.

Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 and Xbox One Will be a Huge Deal

Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 and Xbox One Will be a Huge Deal

Hogwarts Legacy is soon arriving on PS4 and Xbox One, and there are many reasons as to why the launch could be much bigger than what any one might have anticipated it to be.

Ravenbound Launches on March 30th for PC

Ravenbound Launches on March 30th for PC

The open-world rogue-lite sees players as a Vessel for the Raven, exploring the world of Avalt and gaining power to defeat The Betrayer.

Ravenbound – New Trailer Showcases Combat and Environments

Ravenbound – New Trailer Showcases Combat and Environments

As the Vessel of the Raven, players explore a massive open world to gear up and take on various bosses in order to defeat The Hatred.

Ravenbound – Extensive Gameplay Showcases Combat, Cards, Locations, and Vessels

Ravenbound – Extensive Gameplay Showcases Combat, Cards, Locations, and Vessels

The 16-minute alpha gameplay video breaks down the various systems of the rogue-lite. Registration is also available for an upcoming closed beta.

Ravenbound Announced for PC – Open-World Roguelite Developed by Avalanche Studios Group

Ravenbound Announced for PC – Open-World Roguelite Developed by Avalanche Studios Group

Systemic Reaction of Second Extinction fame is developing the title, which is based off Scandinavian folklore and offers fast-paced combat.

Just Cause Studio Was Working on an Iron Man Game for a Couple of Years Before Cancelling it in 2012

Just Cause Studio Was Working on an Iron Man Game for a Couple of Years Before Cancelling it in 2012

Avalanche Studios' co-founder Christofer Sundberg states that the project got cancelled due to "company politics."

Ravenbound: Tales of Avalt by Avalanche Studios Leaked, Similar to Dead Cells “But Open-World” – Rumor

Ravenbound: Tales of Avalt by Avalanche Studios Leaked, Similar to Dead Cells “But Open-World” – Rumor

The third-person fantasy rogue-like takes place in a medieval world where the "Vessel of the Raven" must fight back against invading forces.

Contraband Trademarked by Microsoft

Contraband Trademarked by Microsoft

Avalanche's upcoming open world co-op title could make an appearance at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12th.

New Just Cause Game in Development, Confirms Square Enix

New Just Cause Game in Development, Confirms Square Enix

The open world title remains Square Enix's IP and it's currently at work on a new title with no platforms announced yet.

Was RAGE 2 Worth The Wait?

Was RAGE 2 Worth The Wait?

RAGE 2 was a sequel that seemed to fix most problems presented with the original, so why did it flop on a commercial level.

Just Cause 5 – Where the Hell Is It?

Just Cause 5 – Where the Hell Is It?

It's been four years since Just Cause 4- is a sequel coming anytime soon?

Contraband Originally Slated for 2022, Delayed to 2023 – Rumor

Contraband Originally Slated for 2022, Delayed to 2023 – Rumor

Avalanche Studios' co-op Xbox Series X/S and PC title may be coming later than expected as per Rand al Thor and Windows Central's Jez Corden.