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Bithell Games Lays Off Majority of Staff After Funding Falls Through

Mike Bithell attributes reductions to the inability to secure financing for a new major title.

Take-Two Pledges BioShock 4 Will Release Despite Internal Setbacks

Glen Schofield Shelves New Horror Project and Considers Stepping Back From AAA Games

Krafton Replaces Subnautica Studio Founders and Reassesses Early Access Schedule

Romero Games Stays Open After Publisher Withdraws Funding for New FPS

Battlefield 6 Development Overruns $400 Million as Campaign Lags

Build A Rocket Boy Blames 'Saboteurs' and Promises MindsEye Relaunch as Layoffs Loom

STALKER Trilogy Enhanced Edition Launches May 20 with Free Upgrades and Modern Features

Helldivers 2 Reflects on First Year of Triumphs, Challenges, and Recovery

FragPunk Console Launch Delayed Indefinitely Due to Technical Issues

Sony's Japan Studio Closure Tied to Decline of Double-A Game Market

BioWare Faces Uncertain Future Following Layoffs and Project Struggles

Deck Nine Announces Second Round of Layoffs in 2024

Humanoid Origin Shuts Down After Funding Shortfall

Microsoft Shutters Arkane Austin, Sparks Criticism from Founder

Don't Nod Faces Layoffs Amid Financial Struggles and Project Cancellations

Midnight Society Lays Off 50% of Staff Following Dr. Disrespect Controversy

Phil Spencer Steps In to Resolve Enotria: The Last Song Xbox Delay

Bungie's Marathon Faces Development Challenges and Uncertain Future