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07 Mar
Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Jack Tretton will step down from the position effective March 31st, the company has announced. According to a press release, Tretton’s departure is the “result of a mutual aggreement between Mr. Tretton and SCEA not to renew their contractual relationship.” Executive vice president and COO of Sony Network Entertainment, Shawn Layden […]
07 Mar
Disney Interactive has confirmed that it has laid off around 700 employees, about a quarter of its entire workforce. “Disney Interactive has consolidated several lines of business as part of an effort to focus the division on a streamlined suite of high quality digital products,” a Disney spokesperson said. “As a result of this restructuring, […]
06 Mar
IGN reported earlier, citing “trusted sources”, that Uncharted writer and director Amy Hennig departed Naughty Dog on March 3rd. Sony has since confirmed that Hennig has left the studio, however her departure will not impact the development of Uncharted. “Amy has made significant contributions to the game industry and we appreciate all she has done […]
06 Mar
Criterion founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry have announced a new indie development studio called Three Fields Entertainment, following their exit from Criterion in January. “Today we are excited to announce our new British games company -Three Fields Entertainment,” Ward announced on Twitter. A website has also been launched but currently only features a logo […]