Tag: Studio Closure

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Former WoW Designer Greg Street’s MMO Studio Closes After 2 Years

3 weeks ago

Former World of Warcraft Designer Greg Street’s MMO Studio Faces Closure Greg Street, known for his work on World of Warcraft and Riot Games, founded Fantastic Pixel Castle in 2023 to create a new MMO called Ghost. However, after just 2 years, the studio is now facing imminent closure. Street, who previously served as lead […]

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Former Netease MMO Developer Fantastic Pixel Castle Faces Imminent Closure

4 weeks ago

Former Netease MMO Developer Fantastic Pixel Castle Faces Imminent Closure The renowned game development studio, Fantastic Pixel Castle, known for its work on various MMO titles, is facing a critical situation as it struggles to secure funding to sustain its operations. With rumors of an impending closure circulating in the industry, the future of the […]

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NetEase Western Studios Facing Closure After Two Years

4 weeks ago

NetEase Western Studios Facing Closure After Two Years NetEase, a prominent player in the video game industry, is facing challenges with its Western studios. Just recently, it was announced that another studio under the NetEase umbrella is shutting down after only two years of operation. This news comes shortly after the closure of Fantastic Pixel […]

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NetEase Shuts Down Fifth Western Studio: Bad Brain Game Studios Closure

4 weeks ago

NetEase Shuts Down Fifth Western Studio: Bad Brain Game Studios Closure NetEase, the Chinese-based developer and publisher, has announced the closure of Bad Brain Game Studios, marking the fifth Western studio to shut down under their umbrella. The studio, founded just two years ago, will cease operations next week. This news comes shortly after the […]

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Bad Brain Game Studios to Close After Just Two Years

4 weeks ago

Bad Brain Game Studios to Shut Down Bad Brain Game Studios, a Western game development studio founded just two years ago, has announced that it will be closing its doors for good next week. This closure marks the latest in a series of setbacks for the studio, following a trend of Western studios facing difficulties […]

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Bad Brain Game Studios Shutting Down After Two Years

4 weeks ago

Bad Brain Game Studios Closure Announcement Another blow to the gaming industry as Bad Brain Game Studios, founded in August 2023, has announced its closure just two years later. The studio, known for its work on Watch Dogs and other projects, will officially shut down on November 17th. Reasons Behind the Closure The closure of […]

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NetEase Continues Studio Closure Trend: Latest Victim Announced

4 weeks ago

NetEase Continues Studio Closure Trend NetEase, a major player in the gaming industry, has once again made headlines with the announcement of another studio closure. This latest victim adds to the growing list of casualties in NetEase’s series of studio closures, raising concerns about the company’s financial health and its impact on the industry. Background […]

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Studio Closure Trend Continues: Bad Brain Studios Latest Victim

4 weeks ago

Bad Brain Studios Joins the List of Studio Closures Bad Brain Studios has become the latest casualty in the ongoing trend of studio closures within the video game industry. The closure, announced to take effect later this month, comes as a result of funding withdrawal by the parent company, adding to the growing list of […]

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Impact of Funding Loss on Game Development Studios

4 weeks ago

Introduction In recent news, several game development studios have been forced to close their doors due to funding loss. The inability to secure new publishers or the withdrawal of funding by existing partners has led to the downfall of these once-promising studios. Canadian Developers Cease Operations One such studio, founded in 2023, announced their closure […]

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NetEase Studio Closure: A Look at the Impact on the Gaming Industry

1 month ago

NetEase Studio Closure: A Look at the Impact on the Gaming Industry NetEase, a prominent player in the gaming industry, has announced the closure of one of its studios just two years after its establishment. This decision has sent shockwaves through the gaming community and raised concerns about the future of game development under big […]

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Another Game Studio Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Industry

1 month ago

Another Game Studio Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Industry Amidst a wave of closures in the gaming industry, another game studio is shutting down, leaving employees and fans reeling. The studio, which had been in operation for just two years, announced its closure this month, citing financial difficulties. This closure comes on the heels of several […]

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Bad Brain Game Studios Shutting Down After Just Two Years

1 month ago

Bad Brain Game Studios Closure Another blow to the gaming industry as Bad Brain Game Studios announces its closure after just two years of operation. The studio, founded in August 2023, will shut down for good next week, following the decision by NetEase to end its partnership with the developer. Struggles to Find a New […]

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Former Studio Announces Closure Due to Lack of Funding

1 month ago

Former Studio Founded by Ubisoft Developers to Shut Down A game developer founded by former Ubisoft developers will be shutting down later this month due to a lack of funding. The studio, which was formed in 2023, has struggled to secure new funding and will be closing its doors on the 17th of November. This […]

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Former Watch Dogs Dev Studio Closure: Impact on Gaming Industry

1 month ago

Former Watch Dogs Dev Studio Closure: Impact on Gaming Industry Recently, a Toronto-based Game Studios, formed by former Watch Dogs: Legion developers, announced its closure due to the inability to find a new publisher. This news has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, raising questions about the challenges faced by independent game developers in the […]

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NetEase Closes Third Studio Since August: Bad Brain Game Studios Shutdown

1 month ago

NetEase Continues Studio Shutdown Trend NetEase, the Chinese internet technology company, has announced the closure of yet another game development studio, marking the third such closure since August. This time, the studio in question is Bad Brain Game Studios, founded just two years ago by former Ubisoft developers. The studio head took to LinkedIn to […]

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Subsidiary Game Studio Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Industry

1 month ago

The Impact of Subsidiary Game Studio Closure Recently, the news of a subsidiary game studio shutting down has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. The Canadian-based developer, Bad Brain Game Studios, announced its closure due to the inability to secure a new partner. This decision has not only affected the employees of the studio but […]

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NetEase Shuts Down Studio Helmed by Former Ubisoft Producer

1 month ago

NetEase Shuts Down Studio Helmed by Former Ubisoft Producer NetEase, the Chinese internet technology company, has made the decision to shut down a studio that was helmed by a former producer from Ubisoft. The studio was closed down before releasing its first game, marking the fifth Western studio closure for NetEase since its founding in […]

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