Maverick Games wants to “try and win Game of the Year” with Clutch
Maverick Games bets a new publisher and a Game‑of‑the‑Year push on its Monaco‑driven racer Clutch.
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Maverick Games stands to gain a Game of the Year title with its upcoming title Clutch, while the recent loss of an Amazon publishing deal threatens its market momentum. Forbes reported that the Forza Horizon‑born developers have secured a new publisher after the Amazon exit.
The prize would elevate Maverick’s profile after the setback. GamesRadar+ offered an early look at Clutch’s detailed recreation of Monaco, underscoring the game’s visual ambitions.
Yahoo announced that Maverick will present a developer diary at the Future Games Show, highlighting an open‑world act. Traxion.GG quoted the studio’s intent to “try and win Game of the Year,” placing the title in award conversations as it approaches launch.
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Coverage (6)
- Open-World Racer Clutch Shown Off In New Developer Diary GamingBolt · 1d ago
- CLUTCH Recreates Every Road in Monaco as Maverick Details Its Realistic Handling BoxThisLap · 1d ago
- Pull over for a new look at Clutch, the driving game from ex-Forza Horizon devs, and its stunning recreation of Monaco GamesRadar+ · 1d ago
- The Future Games Show Will Feature A Developer Diary With Maverick Games For New Open-world Act Yahoo · 1d ago
- Forza Horizon Devs’ ‘Clutch’ Finds New Publisher After Amazon Exit Forbes · 1d ago
- Maverick Games wants to “try and win Game of the Year” with Clutch Traxion.GG · 1d ago
Quick answers
What is Clutch?
Clutch is a driving game created by former Forza Horizon developers, now backed by a new publisher after an Amazon deal fell through.
Which event will feature Maverick Games?
Maverick Games is scheduled to appear at the Future Games Show for a developer diary on its new open‑world act.
What visual element has been highlighted?
GamesRadar+ showcased Clutch’s detailed recreation of the Monaco setting, emphasizing its visual fidelity.
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