The Crossing

The Crossing: Fingers Crossed?

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As we reported back in May 2009, Arkane Studios’ unique-sounding Source engine game The Crossing had unfortunately been put on hold thanks to unforeseen financial complications. In July of the same year, however, we also learned that Arkane had been secretly aiding 2K Marin with the development of BioShock 2.

Yesterday, Zenimax Media announced, during the opening segment of QuakeCon 2010, their acquiring of Arkane Studios:

This is an exciting moment for Arkane. After 11 years of independent development, we couldn’t think of a better publishing partner,” said Colantonio. “We share so many creative values. Joining the ZeniMax family will allow us to grow stronger while staying true to the games we love.

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Arkane’s The Crossing On Hold

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Arkane Software’s The Crossing is now on hold. Arkane’s Raphale Colantonio tells Joystiq, “We ran into an unexpected financial challenge some months ago and we had to put The Crossing on hold”. 1)http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/15/valve-and-arkanes-the-crossing-on-hold/ They speculate that Arkane’s crumbling partnership with EA is the reason for this indefinite delay.

According to Colantonio, Arkane is now working on two other projects – an FPS RPG and an iPhone game – instead. Since Ubisoft owns the rights to the Might & Magic franchise, we’re in shallow waters with speculation as to what “FPS RPG” means at this juncture.

In any case, only another forthcoming Source game from Arkane will save me from a broken heart.

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