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Shadow of Mordor's beloved nemesis system exists because the publisher threw a tantrum about second-hand sales

An unexpected knock-on effect.

PC Gamer

Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis System was only created because WB Games wanted something to combat Batman Arkham Asylum's second-hand sales, exec says

"How do we create a singleplayer game that is so compelling that people keep the disc in their library forever?"

GamesRadar

This upcoming Korean tactical shooter features 'situational awareness AI' that reminds me of the uber-smart clones from Monolith's FEAR

"In Project TH, the AI system is designed to actively utilize environmental structures to apply continuous pressure on the player."

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Even as costs spiralled to $100m, founder of shuttered Wonder Woman studio says "I don't think I ever really considered the possibility that it would shut down one day"

Monolith was around my entire gaming life

GamesRadar

‘We just tried to make what we thought was cool’: the story of Monolith Productions

As the 30-year-old studio behind many innovative and beloved video games shuts down, its founders, fans and designers discuss what made it so special

The Guardian - UK

Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis system will remain Warner Bros' property until 2036

Warner Bros will retain the rights to Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis system until 2036.

TechRadar

GOG slashes classic horror FPS FEAR to $1 and speeds up its preservation program launch "to properly recognize Monolith's contributions to gaming" after shock closure by WB

Here's one way you can honor Monolith's legacy and treat yourself: Get FEAR for 90% off

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Your Favorite Childhood Games Are Disappearing Forever And Few Are Stopping It From Happening

WB's closure of Monolith Productions is disheartening on its own, but even more so looking at the company's lack of regard for the studio's history.

Inverse

With the loss of Shadow of Mordor dev Monolith Productions, I'm reminded how important DRM-free stores like GOG are for preserving games we love

With Warner Bros. shuttering Monolith Productions, I've got yet another sobering reminder of how important DRM-free stores like GOG are for game preservation.

Windows Central

Following Monolith's shock closure, GOG is offering 90% off its 2005 shooter FEAR and accelerating the game's preservation to recognise its doomed developer's 'contribution to gaming'

Grab this classic gunfest for less than a quid.

PC Gamer

Warner Bros. closing Monolith Productions is the end of an era – so what comes next?

Player First and San Diego studios are also closed, as WB Games shares its vision for the future.

Creative Bloq

'Wonder Woman' Game Canceled: Warner Bros. Shuts Down 3 Studios Amidst Restructuring

Warner Bros. is looking to restructure and the first ones to go are three game studios and a Wonder Woman project.

Player One

Warner Bros. is closing Monolith, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, and has cancelled its Wonder Woman game

Warner wants to focus its future efforts on Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones.

PC Gamer

Warner Bros. Games shuts down Wonder Woman developer Monolith Productions in latest gaming purge

In the latest round of games industry purges, Warner Bros. Games is shuttering Wonder Woman developer Monolith Productions and other teams.

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Open-world Wonder Woman and Lord of the Rings studio shut down alongside MultiVersus dev, Warner Bros insists it wants to focus on DC even as it kills a DC game

Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego have all been shut down

GamesRadar

We haven't seen the open-world Wonder Woman game for 3 years as it was reportedly "literally nothing" when WB Games announced it

Star Wars: Eclipse is guilty, too

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17 Modern Tattoos That Push Artistic Boundaries, Created By Monolith Studio Artists

Welcome to Monolith Studio, Brooklyn’s go-to spot for tattoos that are more like works of art. The post 17 Modern Tattoos That Push Artistic Boundaries, Created By Monolith Studio Artists first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Tech Editor, Jonathan Bell, selects six new and notable Bluetooth speaker designs, big, small and illuminating

These six wireless speakers signal new creative partnerships and innovative tech approaches in a variety of scales and styles

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Monolith's stainless steel speaker is very metal

Inside the Monolith metal speaker there's a powerful Class D amp and support for all the key streamers.

PC Gamer

Stalker's hardcore reputation didn't prepare me for how surprisingly basic Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is

Stalker 2 is tense, gorgeous, and a bit janky.

Metal Hammer

Every Sylosis album ranked from worst to best

From thrash revivalists to modern metal supergroup, this is Sylosis’ spotless back-catalogue in reverse-order of excellence

PC Gamer

10 years on, leaks have given us a long look at the canned Batman game that became Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

And boy, does it look like an Arkham game.

GamesRadar

The canceled Dark Knight-era Batman game that eventually turned into the best Lord of the Rings game has appeared online after a 10-year absence

Wonder Woman won't be Monolith's first DC title

GamesRadar

Star Wars: Dark Forces cemented its status as one best remaster studios around, and now the dev wants to return to the holy grail FPS revival they let go 9 years ago

It's a whole new world out there, after all

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Monolith considers the cultural and social implications of new technology, without overdoing it

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