10 Mar
Xbox has announced today that Kinect and Microsoft HoloLens developer Kudo Tsunoda will now be leading several Xbox teams throughout the United States and Europe, as well as the Global Publishing Team. Tsunoda will be working with UK teams including Rare, Lionhead and Lift London and will also lead newer teams such as Press Play, […]
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 […]
18 Oct
2K has confirmed to Polygon that a round of layoffs have hit 2K Marin, however reports have surfaced claiming the studio will be shut down entirely. “We can confirm staff reductions at 2K Marin,” a statement from 2K reads. “While these were difficult decisions, we regularly evaluate our development efforts and have decided to reallocate […]
27 Sep
Former Gears of War producer Rod Fergusson has announced the launch of a new 2K Games studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. “It’s official: I’m launching a new studio for 2K in the Bay Area with an exciting new project! Details soon!” Fergusson wrote in a Twitter post today. A 2K spokesperson also confirmed […]