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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.
Street Fighter (2026) review: Male friendships are complicated
The 2026 live-action Street Fighter movie is a successful adaptation that honors the franchise's lore and characters, particularly Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li. While the tournament feels secondary to character-driven narratives and some pacing issues exist, the film excels with its choreography, surprising animated sequences, and strong performances, making it a standout video game movie.
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 review roundup: sorry, folks, but it sounds like a mess
The new Street Fighter movie has received largely negative reviews, with critics calling it a "mess" and "incoherent." While some praise the fight choreography and performances, many feel the film fails to live up to the franchise's potential and is overshadowed by its own silliness.
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.
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.
Skydance merges WB Games and Paramount Games Studio
Skydance has merged its gaming divisions, WB Games and Paramount Games Studio, under the leadership of Tony Driscoll. This consolidation brings together studios responsible for franchises like Batman: Arkham, Mortal Kombat, and Hogwarts Legacy. The article notes that it is unclear if this merger will result in layoffs or project cancellations.
Skydance Is Merging Paramount And Warner Bros.’ Game Studios Into One Unit
Skydance is merging Paramount's newly acquired Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment with its own Paramount Games Studio. This new division will oversee projects based on Skydance's intellectual property, including franchises like Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, and DC Comics. Tony Driscoll will lead the division, which will also incorporate developers like Avalanche Software and NetherRealm Studios.
GamesIndustry.biz to host panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con October 2026
GamesIndustry.biz will host an Investment Panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con, featuring discussions on game funding, development, and building sustainable studios. Separately, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have completed their $111 billion merger, now operating under the name Skydance, with potential for "difficult decisions" and "changes and impacts" as the new entity integrates.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery operating under Skydance following completion of $111bn merger
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a new entity that will operate under the Skydance name. CEO David Ellison warned of "difficult decisions" and "impacts" during the integration process, aiming for over $6 billion in synergy savings. The company also launched Paramount Game Studio by merging Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media, and now owns numerous game development studios and intellectual properties.
Bobby Kotick joins Skydance board of directors
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of directors for Skydance, a new entity formed from a combination of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The article notes Kotick's controversial tenure at Activision Blizzard, citing allegations of workplace misconduct and underperformance of key franchises like Call of Duty.
Warner Bros. Games Now Belongs To Skydance, But Company Makes No Mention Of That In Big Announcement
Skydance has officially completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal valued at $111 billion. Notably, the company's announcement of the deal closing made no mention of its significant video game properties, despite CEO David Ellison stating he is a gamer. The acquisition is expected to lead to significant layoffs and restructuring within the company.
The importance of being earnest: How Marvel Tōkon’s Deadpool trades ridicule for fighting game reverence
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls successfully integrates Deadpool's meta-commentary by focusing his references on fighting game culture, a significant departure from previous, often annoying, interpretations. This approach, developed by Arc System Works, uses in-universe explanations and mechanics tied to his healing factor to create an affectionate tribute to the genre, rather than mere ridicule.
Läcka verkar avslöja två karaktärer i ej utannonserade Injustice 3
A leak suggests that Netherrealm Studios' unannounced Injustice 3 will feature Batwoman and Supergirl. Information was revealed through a stunt coordinator's CV, adding to previous hints from voice actors and developer resumes. The inclusion of Batwoman is noted as peculiar given the Injustice comic series lore.
Resident Evil's Opening Proves Video Game Movies Are Back In
Hollywood's interest in video game adaptations is strong, with Sony's new Resident Evil movie achieving a franchise-record $60 million domestic opening. This success follows other notable adaptations like Markiplier's Iron Lung and upcoming projects based on Roblox games like 99 Nights in the Forest, indicating a broader and more successful approach to translating games to film.
15 video game franchises that need to end - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that numerous long-running video game franchises have overstayed their welcome and should be retired to encourage innovation. Titles like Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Halo, and The Last of Us are cited as examples of games that have become repetitive and are primarily cash grabs, with the author suggesting developers should focus on new intellectual properties instead.
“AAA Fighting Game” Playtest Strongly Hinted at Being Injustice 3 – Rumor
A playtest listing for a "AAA fighting game" strongly suggests that NetherRealm Studios is developing Injustice 3. While not explicitly named, the listing's requirements and location point to a NetherRealm project, potentially a sequel to Injustice 2, which has sold over 9 million copies.
Stellar Blade on Switch 2 is a notionally impressive technical feat, but it comes with a big cost
This analysis examines the technical feasibility and compromises involved in porting Stellar Blade to the Nintendo Switch 2. While ShiftUp utilized DLSS and AMD's FSR 3.1 for upscaling and frame interpolation, the resulting visual degradation, particularly in handheld mode, makes the port a compromised experience, akin to the PS Vita version of Mortal Kombat.
I’m worried how GTA 6 is going to affect my children - Reader’s Feature
A reader expresses concern about the impact of Grand Theft Auto 6's realistic graphics and mature content on his young children. He worries that despite his efforts to shield them, they will be exposed to the game's violence and nudity online and at friends' houses, highlighting a growing issue with the increasing realism in video games.
Injustice 2 Has Sold 9 Million Copies, So Where’s The Third Game?
Injustice 2 has surpassed 9 million copies sold, approaching the sales figures of the Mortal Kombat series. This sales milestone has fueled fan speculation and anticipation for a potential Injustice 3.