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Housemarque's Saros game pushes next-gen development boundaries

Housemarque is developing a new game called Saros, which aims to challenge conventional approaches to next-generation game development. The studio is emphasizing a different philosophy, moving away from a sole focus on superficial aesthetics. This approach suggests a potential shift in how game studios prioritize design and substance over mere visual polish. AI

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RANK_REASON This is a news item about a specific game development approach from a known studio, not a major industry shift or release.

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Housemarque's Saros game pushes next-gen development boundaries

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    With Saros, Housemarque makes a case for doing next-gen games differently It is generally frowned upon to care too much about appearances. We have a lot of litt

    With Saros, Housemarque makes a case for doing next-gen games differently It is generally frowned upon to care too much about appearances. We have a lot of little aphorisms discouraging this - books and their covers, beauty being skin deep, style over substance, that sort of thin…