Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46
Several game development studios have announced layoffs and closures, including Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal and Ivy Road. Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio, Unbound Inc., with Shift Up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is performing well at the box office, while Nintendo's patent for a sub-character combat mechanic has been rejected. Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability issues, and VR developer Polyarc has also made layoffs.
- Entities
- Game: Minecraft
- Topic: VR Industry
- Company: Polyarc
- Company: Ivy Road
- Game: Super Mario Galaxy
- Topic: Layoffs
- Game: Baby Steps
- Platform: VR
- Company: Unbound Inc
- Game: Uncharted
- Company: Shift Up
- Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Topic: Studio Closures
- Game: Gone Home
- Person: Shinji Mikami
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