Paralives, the indie life sim from Canada, has launched to immense success with 250,000 copies sold in just 8 hours and an 89% positive Steam rating. Despite its early-access jank, it promises a refreshing, paid-DLC-free alternative to The Sims series. Players and critics alike are drawn to its charm, including its plethora of humorous bugs.
Clint Hocking, former creative director of Assassin's Creed Hexe and veteran behind Far Cry 2, has founded Build Machine Games after leaving Ubisoft in February. The new studio, described as "lean and fast" yet "bold and ambitious," is hiring in Canada for its first project, promising games that challenge players emotionally and socially. With Hocking's impressive CV, the gaming community eagerly awaits the studio's debut.
