Ubisoft Closes UK Studio, Cuts 185 Jobs Across Europe
Ubisoft shutters its Leamington studio and cuts 185 positions across Europe as the publisher continues to restructure amid recent game struggles.
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Studio Closure
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Documenting the challenging reality of video game studio closures across the industry. Our coverage examines the business factors, market conditions, and management decisions leading to shutdowns. We track the human impact on developers, the fate of intellectual properties, preservation efforts for closed studios' work, and lessons for industry sustainability.
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The Gaming Gold Rush Is Over. Here's What That Means For Your Favorite Developers
As veteran-led studios like Humanoid Origins close their doors and the pandemic gaming boom fades, the industry faces its biggest restructuring in decades. From Mass Effect veterans to indie startups, here's why even the biggest names in gaming are struggling to keep the lights on.
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Hothead Games, Makers of Big Win and Kill Shot, Shuts Down After 20 Years
Canadian game studio Hothead Games, known for titles like Big Win Sports and Kill Shot, has filed for bankruptcy after nearly two decades in the industry. The studio faced challenges securing publishing deals for its latest projects, ultimately leading to its closure.
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