Tag: industry news
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Netflix Closes AAA Game Studio Headed by Halo, Overwatch Veterans
In the thriving gaming industry, unexpected changes are bound to occur, including layoffs and closures. One such event has recently transpired with Netflix where a particular gaming studio, branded as “Team Blue,” has officially been terminated, marking another eventful moment in a tough year of layoffs within gaming. “Team Blue,” based in Southern California, was…
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After 35 Years with ATLUS, Shin Megami Tensei Series Character Designer Kazuma Kaneko Joins COLOPL
Noted character and demon designer, Kazuma Kaneko, renowned for his work on the Megami Tensei series, has departed ATLUS after a 35-year tenure to join COLOPL where he will be developing a new original title. This information was disclosed in a recent interview with Kaneko, where it was also revealed the forthcoming title will showcase…
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Deck Nine Games, a Narrative Studio, Reduces its Staff by 20%
Deck Nine Games, the studio behind the popular Life Is Strange series, recently announced layoffs cutting 20% of its staff, citing “worsening market conditions.” This follows similar layoffs the company had in 2023 and more recent ones in other game technology giants like PlayStation and developer Supermassive. The layoffs have impacted the team members who…