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As Skydance merges with Warner Bros. and Paramount, the company offers voluntary redundancy and mandates return to the office
Skydance, the newly formed entity combining Warner Bros. and Paramount, has implemented a mandatory five-day return-to-office policy for all employees, citing the importance of in-person collaboration. The company has also offered voluntary buyouts as part of its integration process. This move follows similar return-to-office mandates from EA and voluntary buyout offers from Microsoft.
Skydance launches employee Voluntary Buyout Program following merger
Skydance has launched a voluntary buyout program for employees following its merger with Paramount and Warner Bros. The program offers financial and career support to staff who choose to leave, with rumors suggesting it precedes potential forced layoffs as the two companies integrate.
The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out
DarkStone Digital has released Playable Archive, a free demo on Steam, which contains the unfinished work from the canceled Paranormal Activity: Threshold game. The demo offers a 30-45 minute first-person camcorder experience where players solve occult puzzles. Despite the cancellation due to Paramount not giving the developers more time, the demo is highly praised for its scary atmosphere and sound design, suggesting future potential from the studio.
With Minecraft and Diablo shows already on the way, Netflix reportedly offered Xbox $500m for a bigger film and TV deal
Netflix and Xbox reportedly failed to reach an agreement for a major film and TV adaptation deal, with Netflix offering $500 million and Xbox countering with $800 million. While this specific large-scale deal fell apart due to the price difference, both companies are still collaborating on other projects like animated series for Minecraft and Diablo, and a Gears of War film.
What will happen to video games under Skydance?
The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will significantly impact the video game industry, potentially leading to layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations. While studios like NetherRealm and Avalanche may be relatively safe due to successful IPs, Rocksteady faces uncertainty after the poor reception of Suicide Squad. The consolidation of major IPs under Skydance presents both creative opportunities and business challenges.
Street Fighter fans can't tell how they feel about the new film: "As a video game movie, you could do a lot…
Fans are divided on the new live-action Street Fighter movie, with audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes being significantly higher than critic scores. While some praise the film for doing more good than bad and appreciate the performances of actors like Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo, others are confused by the ending and criticize the script, particularly for M. Bison's portrayal.
CD Projekt Red hints that the live-action Cyberpunk movie will be an original story: "We definitely don't want…
CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has stated that the upcoming Cyberpunk movie will tell an original story within the game's universe, rather than adapting the game's plot directly. This approach is seen as beneficial, drawing parallels to the success of the original story in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. A release date is not expected for several years.
Street Fighter movie Easter eggs: every special move, fighter and stage in the Capcom video game adaptation
The Street Fighter movie is packed with Easter eggs, referencing numerous characters, special moves, and stages from the iconic Capcom fighting game series, particularly Street Fighter II. Notable callbacks include character outfits, signature moves like the Hadouken and Flash Kick, and recreated stages such as the Ayutthaya Ruins and E. Honda's bathhouse.
Street Fighter movie's terrible Rotten Tomatoes score takes us back to the old days of bad video game movies
The new Street Fighter movie has received mixed to negative reviews, with a 41% score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it is still better than the 1994 film's 20% score. Critics found the new adaptation to be tonally inconsistent and overly reliant on 90s nostalgia, while some praised its imaginative qualities.
Paramount ska göra Cyberpunk 2077 till en live action-film
Paramount is developing a live-action film based on CD Projekt Red's video game Cyberpunk 2077, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing. It is currently unclear if the film will adapt the game's story or introduce new characters and narratives within Night City, similar to the animated series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
CD Projekt Red boss is "excited" about working with Paramount on the Cyberpunk 2077 movie, and one star is…
CD Projekt Red is excited to partner with Paramount for a live-action movie adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077, with the studio serving as co-producers. Actor Kyle Gallner has expressed interest in playing the role of V, and fans are supportive of the casting. This follows the success of the anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Evening Reading - October 8, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Order of the Sinking Star and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, discussions on Phantom Blade Zero and Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, and updates on Ultima IP rights. It also touches on Xbox's new film and TV division, Apple's upcoming event, a Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development, and Sony's AR/VR patent sales to Meta.
Smile 2 Star Kyle Gallner Wants to Play V in Paramount’s Cyberpunk 2077 Movie
Smile 2 star Kyle Gallner has expressed his interest in playing the character V in Paramount's planned film adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077. Gallner is eager for the role in the movie based on the popular video game.
All hail brand synergy, Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live action adaptation from Paramount and the producer behind the horrendous Doom movie
Paramount and Skydance are developing a live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077, with CD Projekt Red producing. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for the Transformers films and the 2005 Doom movie, is attached as a producer, drawing skepticism from the author. The article also touches on Skydance's broader involvement with game adaptations and the potential for these projects to fuel streaming subscriptions.
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Movie Adaptation At Call Of Duty Film Studio, Transformers Producer On Board
Paramount Pictures is developing a movie based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and CD Projekt Red attached to produce. The studio, also working on a Call of Duty film, aims to bring the popular game to the big screen. While details like directors and release dates are pending, the announcement comes as Cyberpunk 2077 has seen significant improvements and sales success.
MMO Business Roundup: Xbox is ‘back to growth,’ Kotick is on the Skydance board, and Aion 2 misses projections
Xbox is reportedly returning to growth, according to Xbox boss Asha Sharma. Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of Skydance, the company formed from the Warner Bros. and Paramount merger. NCsoft's earnings forecast was lowered due to Aion 2's performance, while Necesse developer Fair Games was acquired by Fireshine Games. Additionally, Gardens Interactive, a studio founded by former Journey and Sky: Children of the Light developers, secured $35 million in Series B funding.
Bobby Kotick returns: former Activision boss becomes board member of Skydance, the new company formed by Paramount and Warner Bros
Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of Skydance, a new entertainment company formed by the merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount. This move comes despite ongoing controversies surrounding Kotick's leadership at Activision, including allegations of a toxic company culture and knowledge of sexual misconduct. Skydance's CEO David Ellison praised Kotick's experience in building franchises, while the merger also combines the gaming divisions of Warner Bros. and Paramount.
Bobby's back
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of Skydance as an independent director, marking his return to the gaming industry after leaving Activision Blizzard following its acquisition by Microsoft. Skydance praised Kotick's leadership in building Activision Blizzard into a successful company, despite his controversial tenure marked by allegations of harassment and discrimination lawsuits.
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick named to the board of post-merger Skydance
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has been appointed to the board of directors for the newly formed Skydance company, which resulted from the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Skydance's media conglomerate includes a video game division that will merge Paramount Games Studio with WB's internal developers. Despite past controversies surrounding Activision Blizzard, Skydance chairman David Ellison praised Kotick's leadership and ability to build enduring franchises.
After the Warner Bros. purchase, Skydance confirms the DCU still has a "long-term" vision across film, TV, and…
Skydance has confirmed a long-term vision for the DC Universe across film, television, animation, and gaming, reassuring concerns about the future of DC Studios under James Gunn and Peter Safran. The company's website highlights a commitment to building a unified creative architecture for DC properties, with upcoming projects like Clayface and Man of Tomorrow mentioned.
