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Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed 80% of staff prior to release
Despite the critical and commercial success of Star Wars Zero Company, its developer Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed 80% of its staff shortly before launch. This decision, made by the studio itself rather than EA or Disney, has led to a lawsuit from a former COO seeking $20 million in damages over alleged contract breaches.
Disney Halloween merch has been resurrected early, so I've sorted the tricks from treats for you
Disney has launched its Halloween merchandise collection early, featuring a wide range of items from sweaters to decorations. The article highlights favorite pieces, including a reanimated Mickey Pumpkin Wreath and a new Minnie ornament, blending cute and spooky themes.
Bit Reactor furloughed most of the Star Wars Zero Company devs weeks before launch
Developer Bit Reactor furloughed approximately 80 percent of its staff weeks before the launch of its debut title, Star Wars Zero Company. The studio stated the decision was independent of publisher EA and owner Disney, and that they hope to rehire the affected employees. Despite the internal turmoil, the game has received positive reviews and is performing well on Steam.
Star Wars Zero Company studio furloughed staff right before the strategy game launched due to reportedly running low on…
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed most of its staff just weeks before the strategy game's launch due to financial difficulties. The studio claims it intends to rehire employees if sales are strong, but former staff have accused management of concealing the furloughs. Despite these issues, the game is performing well on Steam and has received positive reviews.
Star Wars Zero Company dev stopped paying staff weeks before launch
Developer Bit Reactor placed 80% of its staff on mandatory unpaid leave weeks before the launch of Star Wars Zero Company due to financial difficulties. While the game is performing well on Steam, the studio's future and ability to rehire furloughed employees remain uncertain, especially given Electronic Arts' recent financial restructuring.
"Most" of the developers behind critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed ahead of launch
The majority of developers behind the critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed weeks before its launch due to an ownership dispute between Bit Reactor's co-founders. This has led to a significant portion of the staff being placed on unpaid leave, with a skeleton crew remaining to address bugs. While the studio hopes to rehire staff, the ongoing legal battle over company ownership casts doubt on the future.
Bit Reactor furloughed "many of its workers" in the weeks before Star Wars Zero Company's launch
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor furloughed a significant portion of its staff in the weeks leading up to the game's launch, reportedly due to financial difficulties. A skeleton crew remains to address post-launch bugs, with hopes of rehiring furloughed workers if the game proves successful. The article also touches on a lawsuit filed by a former COO regarding company ownership and alleged termination.
The studio behind Star Wars Zero Company, which is currently a Steam bestseller, has reportedly furloughed the majority…
Bit Reactor, the studio behind the critically acclaimed and Steam bestseller Star Wars Zero Company, has reportedly furloughed up to 80 percent of its staff. Despite the game's success, uncertainty around launch performance led to the decision, which has drawn criticism from former employees who feel the situation is being concealed.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Furloughed Many Employees Weeks Before Release
Developer Bit Reactor furloughed a significant portion of its staff weeks before the release of Star Wars Zero Company, a decision confirmed by a company representative as necessary for survival. This news comes amidst a lawsuit filed by co-founder Alison Kelly and reports of employees working without pay, though the company plans to rehire furloughed workers post-launch. Despite these internal issues, the game has received critical acclaim and positive player reception on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
A Reddit mod used AI to hack a Star Wars Galaxies emulator over a 14-year-old grudge
A Reddit moderator, known as Levarris or levarrishawk, allegedly used AI tools to hack the client-side game assets of the Star Wars Galaxies Legends emulator server. The SWGL developers confirmed the breach, stating that custom content, including Bespin, was accessed and potentially offered to other servers. The accused claims the act was motivated by a 14-year-old grudge between emulator teams, a justification largely dismissed by the article and other players.
New Pokemon series from Wallace and Gromit animation studio Aardman is coming exclusively to Disney Plus, alongside…
The Pokemon Company has partnered with Disney for a new stop-motion animated series, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, produced by Aardman Animations. This series, along with the classic Pokemon the Series: The Beginning, will stream exclusively on Disney Plus and Disney XD worldwide next year. The announcement was made at Pokemon XP, with a teaser trailer showcasing the Galar region-inspired adventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu.
Disney+ is now home to Pokemon the Series: The Beginning
Disney has announced that "Pokemon the Series: The Beginning" and the upcoming "Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu" will be available on its streaming service, Disney+. "Pokemon the Series: The Beginning" is launching in select markets, including the United States and the UK.
It’s Totally Fine For Epic To Lock A Fortnite Skin Behind A Trip To Disneyland
The author argues that locking a generic Fortnite skin, the Forsworn Trooper, behind a ride at Disneyland is a valid marketing strategy. This approach gives value to a skin that would otherwise have little appeal in the item shop due to oversaturation of Star Wars content and the character's lack of existing recognition.
Jeremy Renner teases Hawkeye MCU return after 5 years and no Avengers: Doomsday announcement
Jeremy Renner has teased a potential return as Hawkeye on his Instagram, five years after his last appearance. While not officially cast in upcoming films like Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars, this could be a nod to the upcoming Avengers: Endgame Encore release. Renner also discussed a potential second season of his Disney Plus series Hawkeye, noting a significant pay cut offer.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Directors Say More Details Will be Released After “a Bit of a Gap”
Kingdom Hearts 4 directors Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue stated that more details will be released after a gap, with the game still on track for a late 2027 release. Development is in its final stages, and the team is considering the best time to share new information. Square Enix is also planning something for the franchise's 25th anniversary next year.
Vision knows that Wanda is dead during VisionQuest as he's "watched all the [Marvel] movies"
VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas confirmed that the returning Vision character is aware of Wanda Maximoff's apparent death, joking that he has "watched all the movies." The article also touches on the return of Ultron, played by James Spader, and his relationship with Vision, as well as the upcoming release date for the show.
Rating Disney D23 2026: The best, the worst & everything in between
Shacknews Head of Video Greg Burke shares his impressions of the Disney D23 convention, rating various aspects of the event. While praising the abundance of activities, fan participation, and positive energy, Burke noted significant issues with long lines and a cumbersome virtual queue system for merchandise and panels.
The Ahsoka season 2 trailer proves this Star Wars story needs Luke and Leia
The trailer for Ahsoka season 2 features the return of Anakin Skywalker, sparking debate about his focus on Ahsoka over his children, Luke and Leia. The article argues that the absence of Luke and Leia from major conflicts like the confrontation with Grand Admiral Thrawn is a narrative weakness, suggesting recasting might be necessary for future Star Wars stories.
What is Infinity Vision? Marvel's answer to IMAX, explained
Marvel and Disney have introduced Infinity Vision, a new certification for Premium Large Format (PLF) cinemas that guarantees an exceptional presentation with big screens, bright images, and outstanding sound. Unlike IMAX, any screen meeting specific criteria for width, sound, and brightness can be Infinity Vision certified. Currently, it's being used for Avengers: Endgame Encore and Avengers: Doomsday, with potential future use for other Disney films.
Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 pre-orders have landed on PS5 and Switch 2, and the goofy box art has thankfully been…
Pre-orders are now available for the physical Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 8. This collection includes games from Kingdom Hearts Final Mix up to Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind, with a release date for Kingdom Hearts 4 set for late 2027. Purchasers through US Amazon will receive exclusive in-game keyblades and a poster, while other retailers offer a reversible inlay with a 25th-anniversary design.
