WoW Creator Leaves Blizzard After 13 Years
Chris Kaleiki - one of the creators of World of Warcraft - left the studio after 13 years of work. The developer admitted that he is dissatisfied with the direction of game's development.
video games
Bart Swiatek
November 19, 2020
Writer of ME Andromeda Now Works on Story of Vampire Bloodlines 2
We have learned the names of new people who, after the recent layoffs, will take up the script of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. They are co-writers of Mass Effect: Andromeda, Ghost of Tsushima and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
video games
Bart Woldanski
October 27, 2020
Bloodlines 2 in Trouble After Another Key Staff Member Leaves
Cara Ellison, senior story designer just left the team working on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Earlier, the team lost main screenwriter and creative director after dismissals.
video games
Adrian Werner
October 20, 2020
Blizzard's French Branch Plans to Strike
Employees of Blizzard's French branch, responsible for marketing, event organization and localization of the studio's games across Europe, are preparing for a strike. The protest is the result of Activision's announcement of planned complete shutdown of the French branch.
video games
Michael Kulakowski
October 14, 2020
Activision Closes French Branch of Blizzard
The French branch of Blizzard, which is mainly responsible for marketing and localization of the studio's games in Europe, was closed down by Activision. This is a result of the increasing control that the company has over its in-house developer, which enjoyed great autonomy only a few years ago.
video games
Michael Kulakowski
October 6, 2020
Michel Ancel Answers Accusations of Being a Toxic Boss
The newspaper Libération has published an article that reveals the details of Michel Ancel's departure from Ubisoft. It was supposed to result from an investigation into the alleged toxic behavior of the creator of Beyond Good & Evil 2. In response, Ubisoft's former producer accused the newspaper of spreading false news.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 26, 2020
Rayman's Creator Retires; BG&E 2 Remains in Good Hands
Michel Ancel, creator of Rayman and Beyond Good & Evil, announced today that he is retiring. We don't have to worry about his projects, as they are in good hands.
video games
Paul Musiolik
September 18, 2020
Engineer Leaves Facebook Saying the Company Makes Money on Hate
One of Facebook's software engineers decided to give up his job in the company because, in his opinion, the company makes money on hatred and its only goal is profit.
Tech
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
September 9, 2020
Lead Writer of Vampire Bloodlines 2 Laid Off
Brian Mitsoda, the lead writer of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, is no longer working on the sequel. Hardsuit Labs announced that he and Ka'ai Cluney were laid off, which was supposed have been to be a huge surprise for Mitsoda.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
August 19, 2020
Long-time GTA Producer and Radio DJ Voice Left Rockstar
Jeffrey „Lazlow” Jones is no longer a member of Rockstar. He is mainly known for his work on GTA games. He produced them, wrote scripts for radio stations and played the role of their presenters.
video games
Milosz Szubert
August 14, 2020
Ubisoft Fires AC Valhalla's Creative Director
Former creative director of AC: Valhalla, Ashraf Ismail, was officially fired by Ubisoft. The French company does not disclose the exact reasons for his dismissal and explains that the decision is the result of an internal investigation. This may be a consequence of Ismail having an affair.
video games
Agnes Adamus
August 14, 2020
Scandal at Ubisoft - Another Veteran Laid Off
The Ubisoft scandal continues. Tommy Francois became another veteran of the company who was fired due to inappropriate behaviour towards the women employed by the publisher.
video games
Adrian Werner
August 4, 2020
AC: Valhalla's Creative Director Steps Down in Atmosphere of Scandal
The creative director of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla has stepped down after his love affair came to light.
video games
Darius Matusiak
June 24, 2020
Dying Light 2 and Bloodlines 2 Without Chris Avellone
Chris Avellone is no longer working on Dying Light 2 and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, all because of sexual harassment charges pressed against the iconic screewriter.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
June 23, 2020
Rumor: Studio Working on DayZ was Shut Down [Updated]
Rumor has it that the Bratislava studio, one of the two responsible for developing DayZ, has been closed down. If the reports turn out to be true, the game may no longer receive new content.
video games
Damian Gacek
April 28, 2020
Overwatch Writer Leaves Blizzard
Michael Chu has announced his departure from Blizzard Entertainment. The main screenwriter of the Overwatch series leaves the company after almost 20 years of work, but still wants to create stories for video games.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 12, 2020
Disney's Got New CEO; Bob Iger Leaves After 15 Years
Bob Iger, who has been the CEO of Disney for the last fifteen years, has decided to resign from his post with immediate effect. His place will be taken by Bob Chapek, the former head of the theme parks, experience and product department.
movies & tv series
Bart Swiatek
February 26, 2020
Rockstar is Not Planning Any More Departures After Dan Houser
Rockstar Games does not plan any more departures. This is what Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, said when asked about this eventuality after Dan Houser left the studio. By the way, he stresses that the company has never been stronger.
video games
Konrad Serafinski
February 8, 2020
Layoffs in the Studio Responsible for System Shock 3
Disturbing news comes from OtherSide Entertainment, the studio that makes up the third installment of the iconic System Shock series. The future of the series awaited by fans was questioned after the company layoff a significant number of employees at the end of last year.
video games
February 8, 2020
Sony Shuts Down the Studio Responsible for PS VR Games
Sony announced that it will soon dissolve the Manchester Studio devteam, which was established in 2015 to create VR games.
video games
Adrian Werner
February 5, 2020