Sony Faces Criticism Over Closure of Firewalk and Neon Koi Studios

The Communication Workers of America accuses Sony of monopolistic practices following the shutdown of two game development studios.

Sony's decision to close Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi has sparked allegations of monopolistic behavior from the Communication Workers of America (CWA).
The CWA claims that the closures are a strategic move by Sony to consolidate its position in the video game industry by focusing on PlayStation-exclusive content.
Firewalk's debut game, Concord, was taken offline shortly after a poor reception, prompting Sony to shut down the studio within a year of its acquisition.
The CWA plans to address the anti-competitive implications of Sony's actions with antitrust regulators and policymakers.
The labor union emphasizes the importance of collective bargaining to protect workers' rights and job security amid industry instability.