Alright, okay, so here’s the thing. Maze Theory, right? They’ve got this new gig lined up after their big Thief VR splash. But what caught my eye was this job listing—not your usual “help wanted” sign. Nah, this one’s for something called Project Xeno. Sounds mysterious, right? And they’re saying it’s tied to a “flagship IP” and syncing up with some upcoming movie. Talk about cryptic.
They’re on the hunt for a Lead Gameplay Designer. Or is it a Creative Lead? I dunno, maybe both. Anyway, they say it’s going to be a next-level kind of VR thing—a mix of sci-fi feels and, what did they call it, “cinematic storytelling”? Yeah, that. And it’s apparently supposed to tug at your heartstrings a bit. Or maybe that was my own imagination running around. Either way, sounds like a ride.
Here’s where my mind went wild. That codename, Xeno. Sci-fi? Could it be linked to Alien? I mean, Ridley Scott’s got another installment cooking up, and those freaky Xenomorphs are kinda iconic. But then, hey, maybe I’m just connecting random dots. Survios has that Alien: Rogue Incursion sequel brewing too, but they’ve hit pause on VR updates lately. Or something along those lines.
Maze Theory’s no stranger to hooking up with big names, thanks to their work on stuff like Peaky Blinders and Doctor Who VR. I mean, talk about credentials. Then there’s Thief VR—pretty neat. They’ve also been dabbling in original stuff like Freerunner Championships. Oddly intriguing title if you ask me.
Platforms? Release dates? Yeah, that’s all hazy for now. I guess it’s one of those “stay tuned” situations. And if I hear more, I’ll spill the beans. Probably.
