Tag: Corporate News
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Microsoft Closes Bethesda Studios Responsible for Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush
In an effort to reallocate resources and priorities, Xbox Game Studios is closing several of its game studios, including Arkane Austin, the Redfall developer, Tango Gameworks, the Hi-Fi Rush developer and Alpha Dog Studios among others. Staff in affected studios will be relocated or, in some cases, the studios will be completely shut down. The…
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The Embracer Brand Is Disappearing, CEO Refutes Claims It’s Because of Negative Reactions and Disputes
Swedish video game titan Embracer is changing its name and splitting into three separate companies, according to a recent announcement. Present Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors will set up a new holding company to be the majority shareholder of all three companies; the name of this new holding entity has not yet been revealed. Wingefors has…
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CEO Andrew Wilson Informs EA Employees 5% of Them Will Be Made Redundant Through Vague and Provoking Email
In the recent news, EA CEO, Andrew Wilson, announced a second round of layoffs for EA staff in less than a year, affecting another 5% of the team. Wilson broke the news after extolling the company’s growth, leading position in the industry, and the shift focus towards “our owned IP, sports, and massive online communities”.…
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Bobby Kotick Sets Resignation Date from Activision Blizzard as December 29
The tenure of Bobby Kotick at Activision Blizzard will officially conclude on December 29. Rather than appointing a new successor, key executives from Activision Blizzard will now report to Matt Booty, Microsoft’s game content and studios president. In addition, several other high-ranking Activision Blizzard personnel are set to vacate their positions through March 2024, outcomes…