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‘Hellblade’ Breaks Even, Final Dev Diary Released
As great of a game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice turned out to be, it was undeniably a gamble for developer Ninja Theory to release what they called an “independent AAA game”. Thankfully, the gamble has paid off.
In the final Developer Diary released by Ninja Theory for Hellblade, the team reveal that in the three months since the game was launched, they reached 500,000 in sales (three months ahead of their predictions), and put Ninja Theory in the black with over $13 million in revenue. Breaking that down further, 250,000 units were sold in the first week at $29.99 USD, with over 75,000 units in pre-orders across PlayStation 4 and PC. Overall, about half of the sales were on PC.
This all comes from a team of 20, working over three years to develop a game that was sold only digitally.
So, what does this all mean? Well, it proves that in a world where bloated budgets and corporate meddling of a big-time developer can cause a game that’s well-received to be hopelessly behind the 8-ball in trying to break even, or an game made by a small team which receives ridiculous hype but unfortunately fails upon its release, there’s a happy medium. Is it for every game? No, but it’s a feel-good story for a game that definitely deserves your attention.
Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.
The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.
Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers — played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere — can be seen trapped inside.
You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.
There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…
The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.
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