Jake Solomon closes Midsummer Studios, cancels 'Burbank' life sim

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Veteran game designer Jake Solomon announced the closure of his studio, Midsummer Studios, and the cancellation of its life simulation game. The studio, founded in May 2024 by Solomon and former Firaxis talent, was developing a "next-gen" life sim titled "Burbank." A farewell trailer showcasing the game's features was released. "Burbank" aimed to let players create characters with backstories and direct their interactions in a "Truman Show"-like environment, utilizing AI for character memory, reasoning, and speech.


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