Week That Was Week in Views - Mobile gets blanked at the BAFTAs, Apple goes retro and Nintendo pulls the plug
Out Of The Loop Double Loop may be closing before its first launch but Scopely is taking on its staff
November 20, 2023 Studio Shuttering Supercell-backed studio Papukaya is closing down after three years The Helsinki-based studio aimed to reach non-gamers with experimental titles
June 15, 2023 Closures Co-developers of Subway Surfers, Kiloo, to shut its doors The studio’s staff were served a notice of termination to take effect at the end of June
May 16, 2023 Shuttering Rising of the Shield Hero mobile title to be shut down One of a number of anime-inspired games to go under
March 23, 2023 Partnerships Fishing Clash to cease distribution in China as NetEase closes subsidiary studios The game's loss is being cited as a knock-on effect of NetEase and Blizzard parting ways
December 7, 2022 Shuttering Witcher: Monster Slayer to shut-down and developer Spokko to shutter The Witcher: Monster Slayer, will be shut down early next year alongside its developer Spokko, whose talent will be folded into CDPR
November 23, 2022 Shuttering Embracer to shut down Deus Ex GO, making it unplayable for existing owners Onoma, formerly Square Enix Montreal, will be removing four games from stores on December 1 then shutting them down completely in January