Video Games Deluxe Clarifies Snowden House RumorsVideo Games Deluxe Clarifies Snowden House Rumors Video Games Deluxe, known for their work on LA Noire, has recently addressed rumors surrounding a new project titled Sowden House. Composer’s Instagram Post Sparks Speculation Earlier, composer Freyja Garbett shared an Instagram post suggesting that the studio was developing Sowden House, a psychological thriller set in 1940s Los Angeles. This prompted speculation about a potential new PC game from the team behind the popular detective adventure. Studio Denies Development of Sowden House** However, Video Games Deluxe has now denied the rumors. In a statement shared on their LinkedIn page, the studio clarified: * “We work exclusively on projects for Rockstar.” * “We commissioned music from composer Freyja Garbett for a VR project we worked on a few years ago.” * “The music was based on a case from LA Noire that didn’t make it into the game, but was more of a tech demo.” * “We have no idea if it will ever see the light of day, but we decided to finish the score commission to support a local composer.” Future Projects Remain Uncertain Video Games Deluxe did not elaborate on the nature of their current projects for Rockstar. In July 2020, the studio had confirmed working on “a new triple-A open-world title in VR for Rockstar.” Despite the denial of Sowden House, the studio’s statement suggests that they are actively working on undisclosed projects for the renowned publisher.
Sydney-based developer Video Games Deluxe, best known for its work on LA Blacksays it is “working exclusively on projects for Rockstar” after an Instagram post suggested it was developing a new project titled Snowden House. The studio, founded by Team Bondi head Brendan McNamara after the original team closed down, has also worked on virtual reality spin-off LA Noire: The VR Case Files.
A now-deleted post that composer Freyja Garbett shared on Instagram read: “From the creators of LA Noire comes Sowden House, a psychological thriller set in 1940s LA that will have you questioning your sanity.” The post led to much speculation about a possible upcoming PC game from the team behind the hit detective adventure.
In July 2020, Video Games Deluxe confirmed that it was working on a new “triple-A open-world title in VR for Rockstar.” Now, in a new post shared to the studio’s LinkedIn page (via VGC), the studio has shared a statement addressing the Sowden House rumors.
“We work exclusively on projects for Rockstar,” the team writes. “We commissioned some music from a local composer, Freyja Garbett, for a VR project we worked on a few years ago while we were between projects.”
Regarding the commissioned piece in question, Video Games Deluxe says: “It’s based on a case from LA Noire that didn’t make it, but was more of a tech demo than anything. We have no idea if it will ever see the light of day, but we decided to finish the score commission to support a local composer.”
That’s the extent of the statement so far, with Video Games Deluxe not elaborating further on what these projects are. I’d love to see another game in the vein of LA Noire, whether that’s in a similar setting or just another detective game, but for now we’ll have to wait for potential future details.
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