Netflix Games is reshuffling its leadership team. The company's current VP of Games, Mike Verdu, is taking on a new role within the company that will involve "innovation in game development."As reported by GI.biz, it's unclear what his new position will be, although he will continue to lead the company's video game business until his successor has been found."I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished, and excited to start a new team at Netflix on the cutting edge of game innovation," said Verdu."New technologies have always been key to creativity in games development and, as an entrepreneur at heart, this initiative is right in my happy place."Former Facebook and EA exec Verdu joined Netflix in 2021 to help the streaming giant break into the vi…
Today, May 21, is the last day for SingStar creator PlayStation London. In a final farewell on Twitter, the developer (also known as London Studio) thanked everyone for the "wild and wonderful journey.""[We've] been home to some exceptionally talented and wonderful people in the games industry," it wrote."As we close the doors, and all go forward to new adventures, we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you, to all our past and present, players and colleagues who have supported us over the years."Sony announced the developer's closure as part of its layoffs and project cancellations back in February. Before that point, it was reportedly working on an unannounced multiplayer game that was intended to begin a new franchise.
Over a month after releasing Alone in the Dark, developer Pieces Interactive appears to be laying off an unknown number of staff.Environment artist Helena Hansen confirmed she was affected, saying her "heart breaks for myself and my coworkers right now." At time of writing, she's the only developer who's confirmed their status.Alone in the Dark released back in March to a mixed reception. The game was previously delayed twice, both to avoid 2023's heavy release cadence and then crunching over the holidays.To date, neither THQNordic (or parent company Embracer) have commented on its sales. What is known is these reductions are isolated to Pieces alone, since Embracer ended its restructuring plans in late March.Recently, Embracer split itself off into three standalon…
Over a month after releasing Alone in the Dark, developer Pieces Interactive appears to be laying off an unknown number of staff.Environment artist Helena Hansen confirmed she was affected, saying her "heart breaks for myself and my coworkers right now." At time of writing, she's the only developer who's confirmed their status.Alone in the Dark released back in March to a mixed reception. The game was previously delayed twice, both to avoid 2023's heavy release cadence and then crunching over the holidays.To date, neither THQNordic (or parent company Embracer) have commented on its sales. What is known is these reductions are isolated to Pieces alone, since Embracer ended its restructuring plans in late March.Recently, Embracer split itself off into three standalon…