Perfect Dark Was Nearly Saved by Take-Two, But the Deal Fell Through

The news article discusses the fate of the Perfect Dark video game project. Initially, the game was being developed by The Initiative, a Microsoft-owned studio, until it was shuttered earlier this year due to mass layoffs. However, the article reveals that the project continued development at Crystal Dynamics, a different studio. Interestingly, the leadership from both studios was reportedly trying to secure funding for the game from Take-Two, a major publisher. Unfortunately, the deal with Take-Two ultimately fell through, leading to the cancellation of the Perfect Dark project just last week. The article suggests that the game was close to being saved by the potential partnership with Take-Two, but ultimately, the funding could not be secured, and the game's future remains uncertain. The article provides a concise overview of the key events and the ongoing struggle to keep the Perfect Dark project alive.