Gamer News Blog

Blog Tags About

Hazelight-studios

Published on
March 14, 2025
Josef Fares, creator of successful co-op games like It Takes Two and Split Fiction, reflects on initial low sales figures despite strong core game concepts, highlighting the importance of trusting one's vision and praising EA's supportive approach.
It-Takes-Two Split-Fiction Brothers:-A-Tale-of-Two-Sons A-Way-Out Co-op Action-Adventure EA Hazelight-Studios PC PlayStation Xbox
Published on
March 14, 2025
Josef Fares, director of It Takes Two and Split Fiction, praises EA for their hands-off approach to development, contrasting it with the negative perception of the company. He emphasizes the importance of publisher respect for developer vision and his firm stance against microtransactions.
EA Hazelight-Studios Josef-Fares Split-Fiction It-Takes-Two Co-op Game-Development Indie-Games Microtransactions
Published on
March 7, 2025
Josef Fares, director of It Takes Two, criticizes backlash against Split Fiction's female leads, highlighting the hypocrisy of those complaining about representation in gaming while ignoring past examples. The game boasts overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Split-Fiction Co-op-Adventure It-Takes-Two Hazelight-Studios PC
Published on
March 7, 2025
Josef Fares, director of It Takes Two and Split Fiction, vehemently criticizes microtransactions, asserting they negatively impact game design and stifle creativity. Split Fiction's success, as Metacritic's highest-rated game of the year, showcases the benefits of a microtransaction-free approach.
Split-Fiction It-Takes-Two Co-op Adventure Hazelight-Studios Josef-Fares Microtransactions