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Warner Bros. shareholders "overwhelmingly" back Paramount's $111bn acquisition

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition, a significant move that could reshape the media landscape. This deal, pending regulatory approval, aims to create a stronger combined …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months ago
Warner Bros Montréal reportedly hit with staff cuts

Warner Bros Montréal has reportedly laid off an unspecified number of employees, impacting various roles including narrative, design, and production. This follows a recent trend of cuts within the studio, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 1 week ago
Paramount makes no reference to game studios in first WB call to investors

Paramount's first investor call post-Warner Bros acquisition notably omitted any mention of game studios, signaling a potential shift in focus away from gaming. With Warner Bros Games restructuring around core …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games

During a recent investor event, Paramount made a brief mention of Warner Bros. Games, hinting at the potential impact of their acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This acknowledgment could signal …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Warner Bros. Discovery is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" after a "significant" 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the process of rebuilding its video game pipeline after a challenging 2025, where gaming revenue saw a significant decline. This shift could impact various roles …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Warner Bros. acquisition: a timeline of events so far

The ongoing acquisition saga of Warner Bros. has significant implications for game developers, particularly as Paramount raises its bid. With Warner's game studios facing challenges, the future direction under potential …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Netflix backs out of Warner Bros deal, declines to match Paramount Skydance's raised offer

Netflix has opted out of acquiring Warner Bros Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. This decision, influenced by financial considerations, underscores the competitive landscape in …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Paramount sues Warner Bros. Discovery for details of its deal with Netflix

Paramount's lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to uncover the terms of its Netflix deal, following a rejected tender offer. This legal move could impact negotiations and partnerships in the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 1 week ago
Warner Bros Games San Francisco reportedly hit with layoffs

Warner Bros Games San Francisco has reportedly laid off an unspecified number of staff, signaling potential shifts in their development strategy. This move may particularly impact roles in production and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 1 week ago
Report: Warner Bros. Games eliminates roles at San Francisco studio

Warner Bros. Games has made significant cuts at its San Francisco studio, impacting roles primarily in mobile game development. This move raises concerns about job security in the industry, particularly …

News Game Developer · 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Warner Bros. Discovery's board "unanimously" rejects Paramount Skydance's amended offer

Warner Bros. Discovery's board has firmly rejected Paramount Skydance's latest offer, signaling a strong stance in the ongoing negotiations. This decision could impact various roles within the gaming industry, particularly …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 2 weeks ago
What does the Netflix deal mean for Warner Bros's games division?

Warner Bros. Games faces uncertainty as it is included in the potential sale to Netflix. This deal, amid financial struggles and studio closures, raises concerns for developers about job security …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Netflix says Warner Bros' games arm is "relatively minor in the grand scheme of things"

Netflix has downplayed the significance of Warner Bros' games division in its acquisition plans, stating it did not assign any value to it. This could signal a shift in focus …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Paramount bid for Warner Bros. backed by EA acquisition group investors

The bid from Paramount for Warner Bros. is gaining traction, especially with backing from EA acquisition group investors. This move could reshape the landscape of game development within Warner Bros. …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Netflix to buy Warner Bros, including games division, for $82.7bn

Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros for $82.7 billion marks a significant shift in the entertainment landscape, particularly for game developers. With Warner's games division now under Netflix's umbrella, roles in …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games

Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Games signals a significant shift in the gaming landscape. This move could reshape opportunities for developers, particularly in how games are integrated with streaming content. …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 2 weeks ago