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Arkane’s Future Faces a Price Tag as Xbox Restructuring Bends Toward Sale or Shutdown
business4 days ago

Arkane’s Future Faces a Price Tag as Xbox Restructuring Bends Toward Sale or Shutdown

Arkane Lyon’s future is under review as negotiations with its Works Council explore potential closure or sale amid a broader Xbox restructuring led by new leadership. The studio’s founder, Raphael Colantonio, publicly quipped “how much?” in response to a layoff memo from Xbox’s Asha Sharma, signaling possible buyer interest or investor talks. Marvel’s Blade, Arkane’s high-profile project, has been delayed and over budget, complicating any deal. If Arkane is wound down, Microsoft would unwind both Arkane studios it acquired with Bethesda; Arkane Austin has already shuttered in 2024. The process could take months and may involve layoffs or management changes.

via Kotaku|
#arkane#arkane-lyon#blade
Xbox Eyes Arkane Shutdown and Blade Cancellation in Broad Studio Downsize
gaming10 days ago

Xbox Eyes Arkane Shutdown and Blade Cancellation in Broad Studio Downsize

Microsoft’s Xbox division reportedly plans sweeping layoffs starting July 6, including shutting down Arkane Studios and canceling the Blade project, with five studios potentially closed or sold (Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, Arkane). The moves follow a memo from CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty about over-extension, and come amid ongoing industry layoffs and prior studio restructurings; unions are pushing for transparency and good-faith negotiations.

via Engadget|
#arkane#blade#gaming
Marvel's Blade: Arkane Lyon Project Rumored Dead After Xbox Showcase Silence
gaming1 month ago

Marvel's Blade: Arkane Lyon Project Rumored Dead After Xbox Showcase Silence

After no Blade teaser at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, insider Jeff Grubb hinted the Marvel's Blade game at Arkane Lyon may be canceled. The title was announced in 2023, reportedly reached full production in late 2024, and was pitched as a mature, single‑player action game set in Paris in collaboration with Marvel Games. If true, its cancellation would mark another setback for Arkane amid Xbox strategy changes under new leadership following Arkane Austin’s closure two years ago.

via Wccftech|
#arkane-lyon#blade#gaming
When Blade Outsnipes Wolverine: Jackman Responds with a Witty Comeback After Snipes Tops His Marvel World-Record
entertainment6 months ago

When Blade Outsnipes Wolverine: Jackman Responds with a Witty Comeback After Snipes Tops His Marvel World-Record

Hugh Jackman learned he lost Guinness World Record for the longest tenure as a live-action Marvel superhero to Wesley Snipes after Snipes’ return as Blade extended his Marvel run to 26 years. Jackman responded with a sharp, humorous quip about banning or unfriending Snipes, while joking that the winner would be whoever lives longer, as the Deadpool & Wolverine era continues.

via Yahoo|
#blade#entertainment#guinness-world-records
entertainment11 months ago

Kevin Feige Discusses Marvel's Future, 'Blade' Delays, and 'Fantastic Four' Reboot

Kevin Feige confirmed that Mahershala Ali's 'Blade' is still in development, but delays were caused by Marvel's over-expansion and the studio's shift towards quality over quantity, leading to reevaluation and postponement of the project. The film's production has faced multiple director changes and script iterations, with the studio now focusing on a modern-day setting and ensuring a unique approach.

via Variety|
#blade#delays#entertainment
entertainment11 months ago

Kevin Feige Discusses Marvel's Future, 'Blade' Update, and 'Fantastic Four' Reboot

Kevin Feige discusses Marvel's future plans, including a seven-year outlook to 2032, the reboot of 'Fantastic Four' as a standalone film, updates on 'Blade' with a focus on a modern setting, and the strategic shift towards fewer, higher-quality movies with less crossover between films and TV series. He also hints at future recasts of classic heroes and a potential reboot of the MCU after 'Secret Wars,' emphasizing Marvel's ongoing commitment to big audiences and new storytelling directions.

via Deadline|
#blade#entertainment#fantastic-four