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Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and former Nickelodeon Animation head, has stepped down amid company restructuring under new CEO David Ellison, as Paramount seeks to streamline its animation division and cut costs.
Halo art director Glenn Israel left Halo Studios after 17 years, hinting at discontent within the studio and warning industry professionals to prioritize ethics and values, amid a series of departures and declining game performance.
Dan Forden, the iconic audio director known for his 'Toasty!' catchphrase in Mortal Kombat, has left NetherRealm Studios after over 30 years, marking the end of an era for the franchise he helped shape since 1992.
Naughty Dog, the acclaimed studio behind The Last of Us, is experiencing another executive departure as Head of Technology Christian Gyrling leaves after 17 years. This follows the departure of co-president Evan Wells and narrative designer Josh Scherr in previous years. The recent shakeup has left The Last of Us director Neil Druckman in charge of creative, with Alison Mori promoted to studio manager and head of operations. The future of the studio remains uncertain, with a multiplayer spin-off for The Last of Us Part II still missing and rumors of a new Uncharted sequel and a potential Last of Us Part III. In the near term, players can expect a Last of Us Part II PlayStation 5 remaster and a PC port of the game.