Like most companies in the video game sector, Sony announced numerous layoffs. Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla Games or Firespirit were affected, but the players mainly remember the total and definitive closure of London Studiofounded more than 20 years ago.
London Studio will have marked several generations of players with games like GTA-like The Getaway: Black MondayTHE party games EyeToy: Play using PS2 camera, karaoke games Sing Starthe virtual world PlayStation Home of the PS3 (which would have been a hit at the time of the metaverse today) and more recently Blood and TruthA FPS in virtual reality for PSVR of the PS4. Lately, London Studio was developing Project Camdenan online cooperative fighting game and live service.
Unfortunately, it’s the end for London Studiowhich is closing its doors today by publishing a final farewell message on X (ex-Twitter):
For over twenty years, London Studio has been home to exceptionally talented and wonderful people in the games industry. As we close our doors and all head out on new adventures, we wanted to sincerely thank all of our players and colleagues past and present who have supported us over the years. We had a crazy and wonderful trip!
London Studio also updated his bio on his profile Xwhich now displays: “Our studio is now closed. Thanks for the memories! ». A new page is being turned in the history of Sony And PlayStationbut above all hope that all the former members of London Studio quickly find a position elsewhere.
You can buy Blood and Truth from €20.58 on Amazon, Cdiscount And Fnac.
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