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Top 10 Big Video Game Companies That No Longer Exist
When Iconic studios like Irrational or Lionhead fade away, it’s like a kick in the gut. The closure of such studios leaves behind an oblivion in your heart that can never be satisfied. Nothing lasts forever and these eight companies are perfect examples of how everything must come to an end. So everyone appreciates what you have because someday Microsoft or EA is going to buy it for an ungodly amount of money. Team Bondi Team Bondi was an Australian game developer. The company was responsible for the development of stupendous neo-noir detective game L.A. Noire, which was published by Rockstar Games in May 2011. Unfortunately, it also happened to be the year when the company ceased operations. According to McNamara, Team Bondi closed down because they had not signed another project in the t...
Microsoft Cancels Fable Legends, Lionhead Studios Shut Down
In what might be another proof of Xbox One’s underwhelming sales, Fable Legends has been cancelled, Microsoft has announced. The company said the decision was done after “much consideration.” Lionhead Studios, Peter Molyneux’s former home, developers of the Fable series, will also be shut down. The sudden announcement also revealed that Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and Kalimba developers Press Play, is also closing down. Fable Legends was announced in early 2014. Lionhead said at the time it marks the start of a new games-as-a-service model. The game was due for release in 2015, but kept getting pushed. Its beta also suffered numerous delays. Earlier this year, Microsoft named it as one of its Windows and Xbox One titles due in 2016. Legends featured asymmetrical, 4v1 multiplayer an...