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A group of former ZeniMax Online developers have founded Sackbird Studios, an independent, employee-owned studio focused on creating original games for PC and consoles, motivated by a desire for creative freedom after layoffs and project cancellations at their previous employer.
Sackbird Studios, a Baltimore-based game development studio formed by former developers of The Elder Scrolls Online and Project Blackbird, is creating an original game for consoles and PC, emphasizing creative independence and a developer-first environment.
After over four decades in game development, Peter Molyneux announces that his upcoming game, Masters of Albion, will be his last, citing a lack of energy to continue, and reflecting on his career and health.
British indie game studio The Chinese Room has regained independence from Sumo Digital through a management buyout supported by Hiro Capital, allowing it to focus on developing two new original IPs alongside existing projects like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and continue its creative pursuits as a standalone entity.
Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4 and the Skylanders series, has announced a publishing deal with Xbox for its next game, which is still in early development. The studio recently became independent after splitting from Activision Blizzard, allowing it to work with Xbox while maintaining autonomy.
Arrowhead Games, the developer behind the unexpectedly successful Helldivers 2, aims to become as influential as From Software or Blizzard. Helldivers 2, a co-op third-person shooter, has sold 12 million copies in three months, making it PlayStation's fastest-selling game. The studio's chief creative officer, Johan Pilestedt, attributes the success to the game's unique mechanics and the team's decision to deviate from industry norms. With Shams Jorjani now CEO, Arrowhead plans to focus on creating more innovative games while maintaining its independence and avoiding rapid expansion or acquisition.
Toys for Bob, known for games like Skylanders and Crash Bandicoot, has reportedly partnered with Microsoft for their first game as an independent studio after leaving Activision. The head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, mentioned in a townhall meeting that the game will be similar to their previous titles, but no specific details were provided.
Toys for Bob, the studio behind Skylanders, Spyro, and Crash Bandicoot, has reportedly partnered with Microsoft for its next game after leaving Activision Blizzard to become an independent studio. According to a report, Microsoft and Toys for Bob have reached an agreement for the studio's first game as an independent entity, with Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty indicating that it will be similar to the studio's previous games.
Toys For Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4, has split from Activision and is now an independent game development studio. While the studio is going independent, it is exploring a potential partnership with Xbox Game Studios. The move comes after Toys For Bob was impacted by Microsoft's mass layoffs, and the studio is now winding down support for the multiplayer live service game, Crash Team Rumble.
Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, has announced its departure from Activision and Xbox to become an independent game development studio. The company is in the early stages of developing its next game and is exploring a possible partnership with Microsoft. Despite the split, both Activision and Microsoft have shown support for Toys for Bob's decision, and the studio is excited to embark on its new adventure as an indie studio.
Toys For Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4 and the Spyro collection, is leaving Activision to become an independent studio. The studio is exploring a possible partnership with Microsoft and is in the early stages of developing its next game. This move comes after the studio faced layoffs and office closures following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Toys for Bob, the studio behind popular games like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, has announced its split from Activision Blizzard to become an independent game development studio and is exploring a partnership with Microsoft. The move comes as the studio aims to take its future games to the next level and return to its roots as a small and nimble studio. The announcement follows Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard and coincides with other studios, such as Saber Interactive and potentially Gearbox, also making moves away from their current owners.
Toys for Bob, the studio behind Skylanders and Crash Bandicoot, is leaving Activision to become an independent studio, citing a desire to return to their roots and take their future games to the next level. The studio is exploring a possible partnership with Microsoft and is excited to develop new stories, characters, and gameplay experiences. Despite assisting with the Call of Duty series in recent years, Toys for Bob is best known for the Skylanders series and recent Crash Bandicoot games.
Toys for Bob, a studio under Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard, is going independent and exploring a future partnership with Microsoft, following layoffs in the gaming industry. The studio, known for its work on Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Call of Duty support, aims to return to its roots and develop new games, characters, and experiences. This move comes amidst a wave of studios seeking independence or private ownership, signaling a shift in the gaming industry landscape.
Toys for Bob, the developer behind Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot, is splitting from Activision to become an independent studio and is in the early stages of developing its next game. The studio is also exploring a potential partnership with Microsoft. Toys for Bob expressed excitement about creating new stories, characters, and gameplay experiences, and thanked the community for their support.