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Developer behind Kickstarter's most successful MMO shuts down and lays off all 210 staff

1 month 4 weeks ago

Update February 11, 2026: Intrepid Studios stated on 31st January that the studio was closing and 210 staff would lose their jobs on February 2nd. The company reported this to California authorities under the terms of the state's WARN act. A US law firm has commenced an "investigation" into challenging the layoffs, on the basis that the firm did not give employees sufficient notice of the closure.

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Jon Hicks

"You don't have to tell me Pyramid Head's backstory" – Poppy Playtime's George Krstic on why less is more in horror

1 month 4 weeks ago

Poppy Playtime was released on Steam in 2021, tasking players with exploring an abandoned factory stuffed with terrifying toy-like creatures, including the iconic, blue-haired Huggy Wuggy. It quickly became a phenomenon: according to Video Game Insights, the game has sold around 3.2 million units on Steam alone, with millions more players on console and mobile.

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Lewis Packwood