Harold Ryan, the former head of Bungie, now at ProbablyMonsters, is seeing a shift in gaming, especially with live-service games. In a recent chat, he pointed out that not all games fit the live-service mold, as players are voicing their frustrations with many offerings. With several big titles shutting down, Ryan believes there's a rising interest in affordable, linear games that don’t demand endless hours. His new studio is gearing up to release two distinct titles: the rogue-like action game Storm Lancers for Nintendo Switch and the psychological horror game Ire: A Prologue for PC. He stresses that making fun games should come before sticking to popular trends, aiming for a balance that satisfies both gamers and creators.

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