EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Shuts Down Cliffhanger Games
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In this Geek Freaks Headlines episode, Frank breaks down EA’s surprising cancellation of the highly anticipated Black Panther video game and the abrupt shutdown of Cliffhanger Games. Originally set to be a single-player, open world experience from developers behind Shadow of Mordor, the game’s future has now been erased. Frank explains EA’s shift in focus to other major franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, and Apex Legends, and highlights what this means for Marvel fans. He also shares insight into the ongoing development of Iron Man and another untitled Marvel game, as well as excitement around Skydance’s Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00:00 EA cancels Black Panther game and closes Cliffhanger Games 00:00:17 EA focuses on growth franchises: Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, and more 00:00:38 Layoffs, return to office mandates, and what’s still in development 00:00:52 Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra could be our new Black Panther hope Key Takeaways: EA has canceled its planned Black Panther video game Cliffhanger Games, formed in 2023 and composed of Shadow of Mordor devs, is shutting down EA is shifting its focus to key franchises: Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends An Iron Man game and an untitled Marvel title are still in progress EA has laid off 800 employees in the past year The return-to-office policy is causing internal concern Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra remains a promising Marvel title featuring Black Panther and Captain America Memorable Quotes: “This is a damn shame. We need more Black Panther stuff.” “We had it and they are canceling on us. We all want more, right?” Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a review, and share the podcast using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast. For all your geek culture updates, visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Follow Us: Facebook: facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast Threads: threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Patreon: patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions: Have a take on the Black Panther cancellation or thoughts on Marvel 1943? Send your questions or topics to be featured in a future episode. Apple Podcast Tags: Black Panther game, EA news, Geek Freaks Headlines, Marvel 1943, Iron Man game, gaming layoffs, Cliffhanger Games, video game news, Marvel gaming, Apex Legends, Battlefield, The Sims, podcast, nerd news
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