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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight feels like an Arkham game because Rocksteady co-developed itLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, releasing May 22nd, feels similar to the Arkham games due to co-development by Rocksteady Studios. Rocksteady contributed around 24 developers, and Warner Bros. Games Montréal also assisted. The game's combat, stealth, and open-world atmosphere are noted as spiritual successors to the Arkham series, offering an evolution for the Lego franchise.
Yet More Crystal Dynamics Layoffs Announced as 20 Employees Lose Their JobsCrystal Dynamics has announced another round of layoffs, with 20 employees being let go from development and central operations roles. The studio stated it will provide severance and job placement assistance. Despite these departures, Crystal Dynamics remains committed to its upcoming Tomb Raider titles, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.- Warner Bros. Montréal devs report layoffsSeveral former developers from Warner Bros. Games Montréal have announced they are seeking new employment, indicating potential layoffs at the studio. No formal confirmation has been issued by the company.
Warner Bros. Montréal devs report layoffsWarner Bros. Montréal has reportedly seen layoffs among its development staff. Separately, a judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate fired Subnautica 2 leads, including the former CEO of Unknown Worlds, and extend their potential $250 million bonus package.- Rumor MillRumors suggest layoffs at Warner Bros. Games Montréal and an imminent announcement regarding Grand Theft Auto 6 from Rockstar Games. Additionally, a current-generation port of The Wolf Among Us is reportedly in development.
From Starfield to Fallout: Devs Want More Than Just 'Po... | TAGIn a refreshing move for the industry, Atlus is raising salaries and reducing fixed overtime, bucking the trend of layoffs and crunch. Meanwhile, reviews are out for the Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Mini mouse, and Amy Madigan's Oscar win for 'Weapons' is being compared to Heath Ledger's Joker. The article also touches on the risks of $70 games on Steam, player expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer, upcoming challenges in Marathon, a new Fallout Chicago mod, a guide to finding an item in Pokémon Pokopia, and composer Inon Zur's belief that Starfield will become legendary. News also includes layoffs at Warner Bros. Games Montréal, new codes for Animal Training, and the announcement of a Firefly animated series.
Gotham Knights studio Warner Bros. Games Montréal appear to have laid off staffWarner Bros. Games Montréal, the studio behind Gotham Knights, has reportedly laid off an unspecified number of staff. Several developers confirmed their departures from the studio on LinkedIn. This follows recent studio closures and game cancellations within Warner Bros. Games due to financial performance.
Warner Bros Montréal reportedly hit with staff cutsWarner Bros. Montréal has reportedly experienced unspecified layoffs, with former employees indicating roles across narrative, design, and production were made redundant. These cuts follow the ongoing acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and previous layoffs affecting 99 employees in 2024.
Warner Bros. Montréal devs report layoffsSeveral developers at Warner Bros. Montréal have reportedly been laid off, with many announcing their job searches on LinkedIn. This follows a period of financial struggles for Warner Bros. Games, including the cancellation of a Hogwarts Legacy expansion, layoffs at Rocksteady after Suicide Squad's poor performance, the cancellation of Monolith Productions' Wonder Woman game, and the shutdown of MultiVersus.