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Report: Spiders Studio May Shut Down After 18 Years of Operation
The French game development studio Spiders, known for titles such as GreedFall and Steelrising, faces imminent closure after 18 years of operation.
- Spiders, the developer of GreedFall and Steelrising, faces imminent liquidation following a failed sale attempt by parent company Nacon.
- The trustee overseeing Spiders' bankruptcy is filing a court petition for liquidation on April 29, 2026, which would trigger a 15-day window to disband the studio upon approval.
- Spiders employees have largely halted game development to focus on job hunting and professional development, with the studio allowing staff to purchase their own equipment.
Game World ObserverApr 2026
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Say Nothing
The February 2026 leadership transition at Xbox serves as the primary focus of this analysis, which examines the appointment of Asha Sharma as CEO following the departures of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond.
- Asha Sharma has been appointed as the new CEO of Xbox following the departure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, with early media appearances characterized by non-committal messaging and a notable omission of any mention of Game Pass.
- Xbox is currently facing significant business challenges, including stagnant console sales, struggling subscription growth, and a reliance on multi-platform releases that complicates its long-term revenue strategy.
- IGN Entertainment is conducting further layoffs at Gamer Network, including the removal of the entire four-person video team and senior editorial staff at Eurogamer.
Hit PointsFeb 2026