30 Jan
Electronic Arts has confirmed in a statement issued to Polygon that its Salt Lake City-based studio is being hit by a round of layoffs as it shifts its focus to mobile platforms. “EA Salt Lake is becoming largely focused on mobile development, including The Sims and other projects,” an EA spokesperson said in the statement. […]
30 Jan
God of War developer Sony Santa Monica is relocating to a large 20-acre facility on Jefferson Boulevard in Playa Vista as well as expanding its operation, founder Shannon Studstill has told Variety. In addition to developing games, Sony Santa Monica functions as a studio where indie developers can embed themselves and use the team’s specialist […]
28 Jan
King CEO Riccardo Zacconi has posted an open letter to the company’s website, regarding the company’s recent attempt to trademark the word “candy” and for allegedly cloning another developer’s game. “The debate here revolves around Pac-Avoid, a game coded by a third-party on our behalf nearly five years ago,” the letter reads, in part. “The […]
28 Jan
Microsoft has announced today that it has acquired the rights to the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games. The firm’s Vancouver-based Black Tusk Studio is taking over development on future titles. “Today we’re excited to announce that Microsoft Studios has acquired the rights to the Gears Of War franchise from Epic Games, including rights […]