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Smilegate joins with Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures to publish new game
South Korean's Smilegate announced it would partner with Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures to globally publish a new open-world, science-fiction action game.
Dan Houser's Next Game Will Be A Sci-Fi Adventure Published By Smilegate
Dan Houser's newest video game venture has found its publisher, and the company might just have the resources to make it the next big thing.
Smilegate Signs Agreement To Publish AAA-Grade SF Action Adventure Game With Upside Ventures Founded...
Smilegate announced on the 7th that it has signed a global publishing contract for new works by Studio Upside Ventures, founded by Dan Houser, creative director of the 'GTA' franchise. As a result, it plans to introduce a triple A-class SF open world action adventure game to global markets based on the surreal 'A Better Paradise (hereinafter ABP') worldview developed by Upsud Ventures.
Smilegate to publish new sci-fi game from ‘GTA’ creator Dan Houser
Korean gaming giant Smilegate said Thursday it had signed a global publishing agreement with Absurd Ventures, the entertainment company founded by Dan Houser, t
Smilegate to Publish Absurd Ventures' AAA Open-World Game Set in the A BETTER PARADISE Universe
Smilegate today announced that it has signed an agreement with Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures to globally publish the studio's upcoming AAA, open-world, sci-fi action-adventure game, set in its mind-bending A BETTER PARADISE universe.

Rockstar founder lands publisher for his post-Grand Theft Auto sci-fi epic

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser's new studio has landed a publisher for its first game, which is still untitled but is ...
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From GTA to Comics: Dan Houser and Lazlow’s Bold New Story

Dan House and Lazlow, known for their contributions to the Grand Theft Auto series, are working on a new comic book series, ...

Sometimes The Coolest-Sounding Games Are The Ones We’ll Never Get

The horror game about uncovering toxic online relationships by combing through someone’s computer files was swept up in the payment processor NSFW game crackdown late last month. Solo developer Cara ...

Iconic GTA Character Won’t Be in GTA 6

While there's not much known about GTA 6, one actor who appeared in multiple games has confirmed he won't be in it.
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GTA Veteran Lazlow Reveals Why He’s Not in GTA 6

Lazlow, a GTA veteran, reveals why he's not going to appear in GTA 6 and discusses his upcoming project, American Caper.
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Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Has Seemingly Started a New Studio

Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive confirmed Dan Houser left in 2020 and issued a statement thanking Houser for his years of service. Sam Houser remains at Rockstar Games as president ...
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Rockstar Games' Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures Taps Wendy Smith ... - Variety

CAA vet Wendy Smith has joined Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser ‘s Absurd Ventures as chief operating officer of the media and entertainment company. Absurd Ventures was launched in June by ...