Midsummer, Jake Solomon's studio, closes, canceling life sim "Burbank"

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XCOM designer Jake Solomon's studio, Midsummer, has unexpectedly closed. The studio was developing a life simulation game called "Burbank." "Burbank" was envisioned as a life sim with dramatic storylines, described as "Life Sims + The Truman Show." Solomon shared a pre-alpha gameplay video of the canceled project. Solomon previously had a 23-year career at Firaxis, working on Civilization and leading the XCOM reboot. Midsummer had secured funding from venture capital partners and publisher Krafton.


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