Metacritic Removes Videogamer's Resident Evil Requiem Review After Discovering AI Authorship
Metacritic has pulled reviews from Videogamer, including its Resident Evil Requiem coverage, after discovering the content was generated using AI.
Layoffs & Studio Restructuring
This section collects news reports on workforce reductions, studio closures, and corporate acquisitions across the gaming and entertainment industries. It also covers executive leadership changes, project cancellations, and labor disputes or internal crises affecting major publishers.
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Koei Tecmo Merges Dead or Alive Venus Vacation Team with Atelier Developer Gust
Koei Tecmo has announced an organizational restructuring, merging Team Ninja's Venus Vacation developers with Atelier creator Gust starting April 1.
Sony Announces Closure of Bluepoint Games, Developer Behind Demon's Souls Remake
Sony has officially announced the closure of Bluepoint Games, the acclaimed studio behind the Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes, laying off around 70 employees.
Riot Games Restructures 2XKO Team, Affecting Over 80 Employees
Riot Games has announced a major restructuring of its 2XKO development team, impacting over 80 staff members through layoffs and reassignments.
Record-Breaking Kickstarter MMO Ashes of Creation Cancelled After Just 52 Days
Record-breaking Kickstarter MMO Ashes of Creation has shut down after just 52 days in Steam Early Access, with Intrepid Studios closing and laying off over 200 staff.
Ubisoft Crisis Deepens as Shares Plunge 33% and Union Calls for Strikes
Ubisoft shares have plummeted 33% to new lows amid company restructuring, studio closures, project cancellations, and union strikes.
Ubisoft Cancels Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and Closes Two Studios Amid Major Restructuring
Ubisoft has announced a major restructuring, closing two studios and cancelling six games, including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake.