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Chris Kerr

@kerrblimey
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2026-01-08
Union formed on Dec 18, 2025.  —  Studio closure confirmed on Jan 7, 2026.
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Game Developer

Ubisoft closes its mobile-focused Halifax studio weeks after majority of the workers voted to unionize, as CWA Canada says it is “demanding information”

Workers at the Canadian studio voted to unionize in December in search of security in an era of ‘studio closures, layoffs, and increasing instability.’

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2025-12-06
I also attended the full Netflix conference call discussing the proposed deal and the VAST majority of chatter was focused on film and television (and IP ownership).  —  This ‘Business Overview’ slide contained the only mention of WB's video game business.  [image]
2025-12-06 View on X
Game Developer

WBD confirms that Warner Bros. Games will be acquired by Netflix along with its wider streaming and television business

A Warner Bros. spokesperson has confirmed the video game division will be acquired by Netflix alongside its wider streaming and television business.

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2024-03-29
It will be retaining: -Gearbox Publishing San Francisco, including the publishing rights to the Remnant franchise, Hyper Light Breaker and other unannounced titles -Cryptic Studios, including Neverwinter Online and Star Trek Online -Lost Boys Interactive -Captured Dimensions
2024-03-29 View on X
IGN

Take-Two acquires Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment from the Embracer Group for $460M in stock; the deal is expected to close by the end of June 2024

A new Homeworld game is also in development.  —  Embracer Group has officially divested Gearbox Entertainment …

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BREAKING: Embracer just sold key Gearbox Entertainment assets to Take-Two Interactive for $460 million. The divested assets include: -Gearbox Software -Gearbox Montréal -Gearbox Studio Quebec -Franchises including Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Risk of Rain, and more [image]
2024-03-29 View on X
IGN

Take-Two acquires Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment from the Embracer Group for $460M in stock; the deal is expected to close by the end of June 2024

A new Homeworld game is also in development.  —  Embracer Group has officially divested Gearbox Entertainment …

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One thing that I haven't seen noted yet: Take-Two just spent $460M on Gearbox weeks after announcing a “cost reduction program” and while its seemingly laying off workers within 2K. I previously asked Take-Two for comment on those layoffs, but the company never replied. [image]
2024-03-29 View on X
IGN

Take-Two acquires Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment from the Embracer Group for $460M in stock; the deal is expected to close by the end of June 2024

A new Homeworld game is also in development.  —  Embracer Group has officially divested Gearbox Entertainment …

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2024-03-28
It will be retaining: -Gearbox Publishing San Francisco, including the publishing rights to the Remnant franchise, Hyper Light Breaker and other unannounced titles -Cryptic Studios, including Neverwinter Online and Star Trek Online -Lost Boys Interactive -Captured Dimensions
2024-03-28 View on X
IGN

Take-Two acquires Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment from the Embracer Group for $460M in stock; the deal is expected to close by the end of June 2024

A new Homeworld game is also in development.  —  Embracer Group has officially divested Gearbox Entertainment …

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BREAKING: Embracer just sold key Gearbox Entertainment assets to Take-Two Interactive for $460 million. The divested assets include: -Gearbox Software -Gearbox Montréal -Gearbox Studio Quebec -Franchises including Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Risk of Rain, and more [image]
2024-03-28 View on X
IGN

Take-Two acquires Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment from the Embracer Group for $460M in stock; the deal is expected to close by the end of June 2024

A new Homeworld game is also in development.  —  Embracer Group has officially divested Gearbox Entertainment …

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2020-08-15
Over the past month I've chatted with over a dozen current and former Ubisoft employees, who shared new allegations against key figures at Ubisoft Quebec, Singapore, and Montreal. These claims suggest Ubisoft has a huge rebuild on its hands, and a culture that's beyond broken. https://twitter.com/...
2020-08-15 View on X
Bloomberg

Ubisoft fires Ashraf Ismail, the creative director of its newest Assassin's Creed game, following an investigation into misconduct allegations

he met the fan through his position as a Ubisoft public figure and director of Assassin's Creed @ethangach : And the news that Ubisoft fired Assassin's Creed creative director Ashr...

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