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Ubisoft poised to close Helsinki studio RedLynx, with 52 jobs at risk
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The Helsinki developer had been refocusing on mobile and worked on Rainbow Six Mobile, which Ubisoft is shutting down in January.
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14 articles- AftermathNothing Can Stop The Ubisoft Layoff MachineRead full article on Aftermath (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Aftermath: Nothing Can Stop The Ubisoft Layoff Machine
Not even "strong" Assassin's Creed sales
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- GamesBeatUbisoft shuts down RedLynx, lays off staff at Singapore studioRead full article on GamesBeat (opens in a new tab)
Preview from GamesBeat: Ubisoft shuts down RedLynx, lays off staff at Singapore studio
Ubisoft revealed today that it has proposed the closure of one of its acquired studios: RedLynx, the studio behind the Trials series. The studio’s...
Publisher feed excerpt · GamesBeat
- Game DeveloperUbisoft to close Trials studio RedLynx, downsize Ubisoft SingaporeRead full article on Game Developer (opens in a new tab)
- Game FileUbisoft plans cuts at German studios, adding to wave of workforce reductionsRead full article on Game File (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Game File: Ubisoft plans cuts at German studios, adding to wave of workforce reductions
PLUS: Xbox Labs intrigue, and Epic’s vibe shift
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- MobileGamer.bizUbisoft poised to close Helsinki studio RedLynx, with 52 jobs at riskRead full article on MobileGamer.biz (opens in a new tab)
Preview from MobileGamer.biz: Ubisoft poised to close Helsinki studio RedLynx, with 52 jobs at risk
The Helsinki developer had been refocusing on mobile and worked on Rainbow Six Mobile, which Ubisoft is shutting down in January.
Publisher feed excerpt · MobileGamer.biz
- EurogamerUbisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and downsizing Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced team in SingaporeRead full article on Eurogamer (opens in a new tab)
- GamesIndustry.bizUbisoft to reduce workforce across Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz as part of "proposed voluntary departure plan"Read full article on GamesIndustry.biz (opens in a new tab)
- MassivelyOPUbisoft’s latest round of layoffs shuts down another studio and cuts into Skull and Bones staffRead full article on MassivelyOP (opens in a new tab)
Preview from MassivelyOP: Ubisoft’s latest round of layoffs shuts down another studio and cuts into Skull and Bones staff
It looks like Ubisoft’s continued re-molding into its Creative Houses model is resulting in further job cuts for the studios under its umbrella. The company is seeking over 100 job cuts this time around as it closes developer RedLynx and cuts jobs at Skull and Bones developer Ubisoft Singapore. RedLynx, which was acquired by Ubisoft in 2011, [...]
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- GameSpotUbisoft’s Latest Restructuring Plan Puts Trials Developer RedLynx On The Chopping BlockRead full article on GameSpot (opens in a new tab)
- Push SquareTrials Studio RedLynx Looks Set to Close as Ubisoft Continues Major RestructureRead full article on Push Square (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Push Square: Trials Studio RedLynx Looks Set to Close as Ubisoft Continues Major Restructure
Trials and tribulations. Publisher Ubisoft intends to shut down RedLynx, the Finnish development studio behind the beloved Trials series. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Ubisoft released a statement in which it confirms its plans.
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- Nintendo LifeRedLynx, The Studio Behind The Trials Series, Is Being Closed By UbisoftRead full article on Nintendo Life (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Nintendo Life: RedLynx, The Studio Behind The Trials Series, Is Being Closed By Ubisoft
Another one bites the dust. If you were around during the height of the 'Xbox Live Arcade' initiative, then you might have played a little game called Trials HD. It was a big part of the second 'Summer of Arcade' event when it launched in 2009, garnering positive reception and helping Finnish developer RedLynx produce several sequels, including Trials…
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- IGN GamesUbisoft Cuts 70 Staff From Skull and Bones Dev, Shuts Down Trials Studio RedLynxRead full article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
Preview from IGN Games: Ubisoft Cuts 70 Staff From Skull and Bones Dev, Shuts Down Trials Studio RedLynx
The cuts and studio shutdowns continue at Ubisoft, this time with layoffs hitting the developer of Skull and Bones and the closure of Trials maker RedLynx.
Publisher feed excerpt · IGN Games
- VGCUbisoft is planning to shut down Trials studio RedLynx and lay off 70 Ubisoft Singapore staffRead full article on VGC (opens in a new tab)
- GamesIndustry.bizUbisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and cutting jobs in Singapore studioRead full article on GamesIndustry.biz (opens in a new tab)
