In an era where binging isn’t just for Netflix, Microsoft is setting a whole new standard — and a questionable precedent — for adventure games. The corporation has officially declared that they want MachineGames, the studio behind the critically acclaimed «Indiana Jones and the Great Circle», to release one game per week. Yes, you read that right. Forget quality, sleep, or basic human decency; Microsoft is here for the grind. 😂
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The recently released «Indiana Jones and the Great Circle» has been nothing short of a sensation. With a solid 86 on Metacritic and an impressive 91% positive rating on Steam, you’d think the team deserves a pat on the back and maybe a holiday bonus. But no. Instead, Microsoft has dropped a bombshell on MachineGames: pump out ten new Indiana Jones titles… simultaneously. Because, as they say, «If you’re not crying in crunch, are you even developing games?» 🎮😭
MachineGames is no stranger to intense schedules, having cut their teeth on the adrenaline-pumping «Wolfenstein» series. But even their grizzled developers were reportedly left speechless at Microsoft’s new mandate. Sources from within the studio reveal a dystopian work environment where developers now sleep under their desks, children are starting to forget what their parents look like, and HR is handing out complimentary body pillows to help soften the concrete floors. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s execs are allegedly brainstorming a new motivational slogan: «Game Pass waits for no one.» 😅⏳
If that wasn’t bizarre enough, Harrison Ford, the beloved 82-year-old actor who has embodied Indiana Jones for decades, has been called upon to voice the character for every single game. Insiders claim Ford is being «kindly requested» (read: pressured) to live on-site at the studio, where his days will consist of endless hours in a recording booth. «I’ve always dreamed of camping out in a studio surrounded by caffeinated nerds,» Ford reportedly quipped. «My agent said this is what I get for refusing that one Marvel role.» 👨🎙🎮
Naturally, Microsoft’s decision has drawn backlash from both the gaming community and, well, anyone with a soul. Critics argue that this relentless schedule is not only unsustainable but downright exploitative. «First they took my dad’s weekends, now they’re taking Harrison Ford’s golden years,» lamented one developer’s child on TikTok, using the hashtag #SaveOurParents. Others have pointed out the sheer absurdity of expecting weekly game releases, likening it to demanding Picasso churn out a painting a day while also narrating every brushstroke. 🎮💀
MachineGames, for their part, has issued a press release dripping with sarcasm: «We at MachineGames are thrilled to announce our new venture into the realm of sleepless nights and tear-soaked keyboards. As the old saying goes, ‘to achieve greatness, you must first achieve burnout.’» Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Microsoft is quietly planning an expansion to their wellness programs, which will now include stress balls shaped like Harrison Ford’s iconic fedora. 👔✌
But despite the backlash, Microsoft remains unapologetically optimistic. «Gamers want more,» a spokesperson explained. «We’re just giving them what they crave: nonstop Indiana Jones adventures. Plus, think of the potential for DLC. Every week, we’ll introduce new bugs — I mean, features — to keep the experience fresh.» This approach, described by critics as «quantity over quality on steroids,» seems destined to make history… or spark labor lawsuits. 🎮⚡
Whether this audacious plan will succeed or collapse faster than a temple booby trap remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Harrison Ford will need more throat lozenges, and MachineGames’ developers might just redefine the term «sleep-deprived genius». Here’s hoping their next adventure doesn’t come with a mandatory therapy session. 😩🎺
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