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Konami's Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls to be taken offline next month

Konami is pulling Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls offline on September 3, with Apple Arcade access ending August 20. The game’s shutdown closes the book on a title that moved from …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds

Ars Technica reports that Cold Iron Studios has shut down the cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch, leaving buyers without refunds. The base game launched at $30, …

News Ars Technica · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mobile game Mario Kart Tour is winding down

Mario Kart Tour is winding down, and Nintendo says there won't be an offline version to preserve access after service ends. For teams shipping live mobile games, it's another reminder …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars shut down after five years

Sony has taken Destruction AllStars offline and pulled it from the PlayStation Store, ending access to a live-service game that launched in 2021. For teams watching the genre, it’s another …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Social gaming platform Rec Room, once valued at $3.5B, is shutting down

Rec Room, the social gaming platform once valued at $3.5 billion, is set to shut down on June 1. This closure will impact developers who relied on the platform for …

News TechCrunch · 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Highguard is permanently shutting down barely a month after its debut

Highguard, the live service shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, will shut down just a month after its launch. This abrupt closure highlights the challenges faced by developers in the live service …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Jake Solomon-led Midsummer Studios shuts down

The shutdown of Midsummer Studios, led by Jake Solomon, marks a significant loss for the industry, especially for those in life simulation development. The studio had recently showcased 'pre-pre-alpha' footage …

News Game Developer · 7 months ago