Bloomberg Reveals Why Sony and Hideo Kojima Parted Ways Over Physint
Bloomberg reports that Sony dropped Kojima Productions over ballooning budgets, missed targets, and clashing exclusivity strategies, prompting Physint to move to Xbox.
Delays, Shutdowns & Cancellations
This section tracks industry disruptions across video games and technology, including project cancellations, studio closures, mass layoffs, and development delays. It also covers hardware shortages, service shutdowns, and major reversals in platform release strategies.
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Guyver Creator Yoshiki Takaya Reveals Stroke Caused Retirement, Leaving Manga Unfinished
Guyver creator Yoshiki Takaya revealed via a new Blu-ray release that a stroke paralyzed his right side, forcing him to permanently retire and leave the manga unfinished.
Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT Switches Publisher from PlayStation to Xbox
Hideo Kojima has partnered with Xbox to continue developing his espionage game PHYSINT after PlayStation decided to pull out of the project.
Valve Offers Any Free Game to Compensate Delayed Steam Controller Orders
Valve is offering customers affected by delayed Steam Controller deliveries any game of their choice for free on Steam regardless of price.
Former Creators Do Not Guarantee Success: SUPERVIVE by Ex-LoL Devs Announces Shutdown
SUPERVIVE, the MOBA battle royale developed by former Riot Games veterans at Theorycraft Games, will shut down following a sharp decline in its player base.
Sony Cancels Thai-Inspired Animated Project by Amphibia Creator Matt Braly
Sony Pictures Animation has cancelled a Thai-inspired animated feature from Amphibia creator Matt Braly after over two years in development.
Fans Lament as Koei Tecmo Cancels Valentine's Day Gift Campaign for Another Year
Koei Tecmo announced it will not accept Valentine's Day or White Day gifts for staff and characters this year, extending the hiatus of the popular tradition.
Valor Mortis Delays Launch to October to Escape Crowded September Schedule
Valor Mortis shifts its release date from September to October as developers scramble to avoid an overcrowded launch window.
Flop of the Year 2026: Highguard Announces Shutdown Just One Month After Launch
Wildlight Entertainment has announced that FPS game Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, just one month after release, due to failing to sustain a player base.
Amphibia Creator Matt Braly Launches Fantasy Project Studio and Announces Clara & the Below Kickstarter
Amphibia creator Matt Braly has established his new studio Fantasy Project and announced a gothic horror project titled Clara & the Below, heading to Kickstarter.
RiFF Animation Prepares Open Letter to Sony to Take Over Cancelled Matt Braly Project
Thai studio RiFF Animation plans to write an open letter to Sony offering to take over and fund the cancelled project by Amphibia creator Matt Braly.
Grand Theft Auto VI Reportedly Faces Another Delay Due to High Expectations
Industry insider Jason Schreier reports that GTA VI may be delayed to 2027 as Rockstar Games continues polishing the highly anticipated sequel.