The team was previously known as Evolution Studios. They were acquired by Codemasters in 2016 after being dropped by their previous owner, Sony. While working as Evolution Studios, the studio created the often delayed but fairly well-reviewed Driveclub. They were also the team that brought the world the MotorStorm extreme...
175 results in 0.0067 seconds.
-
in NewsOnRush Devs at Codemasters Hit with Layoffs
Codemasters has reportedly laid off a number of employees from the OnRush development team after it was widely reported that sales have been adequate at best.
The team was previously known as Evolution Studios. They were acquired by Codemasters in 2016 after being dropped by their previous owner, Sony. While working as Evolution Studios, the studio created the often delayed but fairly well-reviewed Driveclub. They were also the team that brought the world the MotorStorm extreme... -
Mafia III Developer Hangar 13 Hit by Significant Layoffs
It is being reported that development studio Hangar 13 has been hit with a significant number of layoffs today. The only title developed by Hangar 13 was Mafia III, which was released back in 2016. In 2017, 2K Czech was merged with Hangar 13.
2K confirmed the news today in a statement issued to Kotaku.
... -
Mafia III Developer Hangar 13 Hit by Significant Layoffs
It is being reported that development studio Hangar 13 has been hit with a significant number of layoffs today. The only title developed by Hangar... -
Sources Say Gazillion Employees Laid Off Today as Marvel Heroes Forced to End a Month Ahead of Schedule
Last week, news started to spread that the developer of Marvel Heroes, Gazillion, would be closing up shop and shutting down their once popular action-RPG title, Marvel Heroes. The initial plan was to let the team and the game continue on until the end of 2017.
It seems those plans have abruptly changed. Multiple sources have said that Gazillion was shut down today, on the eve of Thanksgiving. Marvel Heroes itself will now come to a rapid and unceremonious conclusion on Friday.... -
Sources Say Gazillion Employees Laid Off Today as Marvel Heroes Forced to End a Month Ahead of Schedule
Last week, news started to spread that the developer of Marvel Heroes, Gazillion, would be closing up shop and shutting down their once popular... -
EA to Acquire Respawn Entertainment for Upwards of $455 Million
Electronic Arts announced today that they will acquire Respawn Entertainment for upwards of $455 million. The Titanfall developer will be picked up for $315 million in cash and stock with a potential bonus of $140 million.
"We've seen firsthand the world-class caliber of Respawn as a development studio with incredible vision, deep talent and an inspiring creative mindset," said Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts. "Our longtime partnership is grounded in a shared desire to push... -
EA to Acquire Respawn Entertainment for Upwards of $455 Million
Electronic Arts announced today that they will acquire Respawn Entertainment for upwards of $455 million. The Titanfall developer will be picked... -
Telltale Hit with Layoffs
-
Created by:
Shawn Zipay
in NewsTelltale Hit with Layoffs
Telltale Games, the studio behind a number of recent adventure titles such as Batman: The Telltale Series, every season of The Walking Dead, and Minecraft: Story Mode have laid off about 90 staff members today, or about 25% of their total workforce.
"Our industry has shifted in tremendous ways over the past few years. The realities of the environment we face moving forward demand we evolve, as well, reorienting our organization with a focus on delivering fewer, better games with a... -
Created by:
-
Telltale Hit with Layoffs
Telltale Games, the studio behind a number of recent adventure titles such as Batman: The Telltale Series, every season of The Walking Dead, and... -
in NewsEA Shuts Down Dead Space Developer Visceral Games
EA has added yet another tally to their ever growing wall of studios they have shut down. The latest to fall victim is none other than Visceral Games, the studio behind the Dead Space franchise, Battlefield Hardline, and an upcoming Star Wars game.
The sad news comes courtesy of a blog posting on the EA website."In its current form, it was shaping up to be a story-based, linear adventure game. Throughout the development process, we have been testing the game concept with players,... -
EA Shuts Down Dead Space Developer Visceral Games
EA has added yet another tally to their ever growing wall of studios they have shut down. The latest to fall victim is none other than Visceral... -
in NewsDragon Age Director Mike Laidlaw Leaves BioWare
Mike Laidlaw, the Creative Director for the Dragon Age series, announced today that he is leaving BioWare. Laidlaw has spent 14 years with the company, offering his talents to games and franchises that include Jade Empire and, of course, Dragon Age.
As for the next Dragon Age game? Well, things aren't looking too great. The last official word was that the game was in some very early stages of development. With Laidlaw parting ways, the future of the franchise comes into ... -
Dragon Age Director Mike Laidlaw Leaves BioWare
Mike Laidlaw, the Creative Director for the Dragon Age series, announced today that he is leaving BioWare. Laidlaw has spent 14 years with the... -
Volition Lays Off Over 30 Employees
-
Created by:
in NewsVolition Lays Off Over 30 Employees
Over the years, Volition created some pretty great games that includes the recently released Agents of Mayhem game plus the Saints Row, Descent Freespace, and Summoner franchises. Today, the studio laid off over 30 of its roughly 200 employees. These layoffs include General Manager Dan Cermak and video editor Josh "Chip Cheezum" Stinson. Stinson was perhaps best known for being the main face on most of Volition's livestreams. This all came about a month after the release of Agents o... -
Created by:
-
Volition Lays Off Over 30 Employees
Over the years, Volition created some pretty great games that includes the recently released Agents of Mayhem game plus the Saints Row, Descent...