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Microsoft Gives Arkane Lyon Another Month to Find a Way Forward
Arkane Lyon is facing potential closure following Microsoft's announcement, but French law provides a three-month window to find a buyer. Despite reported financial issues, the studio continues development on Marvel's Blade, with possibilities for a rescue.
Arkane Lyon Unions Seek More Time to Find Buyer and Save 217 Jobs
Arkane Lyon is seeking a buyer within a three-month window to prevent closure following Xbox's announcement. Despite claims of financial issues, the studio is still developing Marvel's Blade, and employees are actively looking for potential paths to save the studio and its 217 jobs.
MMO Week in Review: Way too early access
This week's MMO news covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, which some consider premature. Other highlights include a look at Guild Wars 3's Kodan, Daybreak's acquisition of Cold Iron Studios, new content for EverQuest Legends, and an analysis of the survival game Stormforge. The article also touches on various other MMO updates, rumors, and industry discussions.
"We're always on the hunt for new content" – Secret Mode on the surprise acquisition of Chained Together
Secret Mode has acquired the viral co-op platformer Chained Together from Anegar Games, with backing from Emona Capital. CEO Ed Blincoe stated that acquisitions are a core pillar of their strategy, alongside signing new titles. The publisher plans to bring in a new development team to expand content for Chained Together and is also continuing its support for the previously acquired game, Escape the Backrooms.
Subnautica 2's botched bonus deal is about to wipe out more than one-third of Krafton's $736 million annual…
Krafton is facing a significant bonus payout to Unknown Worlds principals Ted Gill, Max McGuire, and Charlie Cleveland due to the unexpectedly strong launch of Subnautica 2. The game's rapid sales have triggered a lucrative revenue-sharing deal that could cost Krafton over a third of its annual profits. This situation is linked to Krafton's previous attempts to terminate the principals, which were deemed legally questionable.
