Valve’s leader of Research and Development, Michael Abrash, has left the company to serve as chief scientist at Oculus VR today. Abrash arrival at Oculus comes just after Facebook’s recent acquisition of the company for $2 billion, which Abrash addresses in a blog post on the Oculus VR website. “The resources and long-term commitment that […]
Activision’s U.K.-based mobile studio, The Blast Furnace, will be closed by the end of the month, Activision has confirmed to MCV. Activision revealed in January that it was “exploring options” for the studio, including a possible sale. “Having explored a range of options, including a potential sale of the business, and consulted with the staff […]
Justin Richmond, game director for Uncharted 4 has confirmed to IGN that he has left Naughty Dog to join League of Legends developer Riot Games. “I have in fact made the decision to leave Naughty Dog,” Richmond said. “I love the company and the people and know that they will continue to create awesome games […]
Runic Games co-founders Travis Baldree and Erich Schaefer have announced their departure from the Torchlight studio, on the Runic Games’ message board. “I should say from the outset that this is an amicable departure, that I consider the amazing team at Runic my friends and family, and that it is a privilege that they’ve let […]