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gaming1 month ago•14 min saved

Kickstarter Cash Allegedly Spent on Private Chefs and Collectibles in Ashes of Creation Scandal

A Kotaku report, drawing on a detailed YouTube investigation by NefasQS, alleges Intrepid Studios CEO Steven Sharif and his husband used $3.2 million in Kickstarter funds to finance a lavish lifestyle—paying a private chef, buying historical curios and trading-card items, andRouting funds to other vendors—linked to the couple’s San Diego mansion; these claims surface amid a highly public legal dispute following Ashes of Creation’s Steam removal, with questions about the ledger’s accuracy and completeness remaining unresolved.

via Kotaku|

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gaming3 months ago•4 min saved

Ashes of Creation Staff Allege Unpaid Final Paychecks After Sudden Shutdown

Former Intrepid Studios communications director Margaret Krohn says Ashes of Creation’s sudden shutdown left about 100 laid‑off developers without final pay, 60 days’ WARN notice, PTO, or other owed compensation; California’s WARN filing lists a 123‑employee permanent closure. Krohn details a timeline from January 28 layoffs to January 31 WARN notice, notes that leadership disputes culminated in founder Steven Sharif resigning in protest, and says former employees are pursuing legal claims while plans for a job fair and refunds for players are underway.

via PCGamesN|

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business3 months ago•3 min saved

Ashes Of Creation Studio Shuts Down; Ex-Staff Claim Unpaid Wages and Unclear Refunds

Former Intrepid Studios communications head Margaret Krohn says about 100 employees were laid off in late January with a WARN notice, but no final pay, 60‑day pay, PTO, or other compensation has been paid. Steam also removed Ashes Of Creation from sale. Backer refunds remain unclear, and questions have been raised about leadership and accountability, including Steven Sharif; Krohn urged affected staff to pursue refunds where possible.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

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news3 months ago•16 min saved

Ashes Of Creation Studio Closes After Kickstarter Success, Leaving Staff Without Paychecks

Kotaku reports Intrepid Studios abruptly laid off about 100 developers, followed by a shutdown of Ashes of Creation and a lack of final pay, PTO payouts, or WARN-act compensation. Leadership changes included director Steven Sharif resigning in protest as the company reportedly shifted control; the project’s Steam storefront was removed and Kickstarter backers are seeking refunds after the $3.2 million raised for the MMORPG.

via Kotaku|

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business3 months ago•5 min saved

Ashes of Creation Studio Shaken as Leadership Exits and Mass Layoffs Follow Troubled Early Access

Intrepid Studios’ leadership for the MMO Ashes of Creation has largely exited the company after internal disputes tied to its Early Access debut. Co-founder Steven Sharif resigned in protest as the board took control and WARN notices were issued, leading to mass layoffs of the roughly 240-person development team. The situation follows a rocky Early Access period, with a shrinking player base (about 6,600 peak in the last 24 hours on SteamDB) and estimated Kickstarter-backed sales around 239,000, signaling significant challenges ahead for the title.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

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technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Ashes of Creation in Turmoil as Director Resigns and Studio Faces Mass Layoffs

Steven Sharif, the creative director of Ashes Of Creation, resigned in protest over ethical disagreements with the company's board; shortly after, senior leadership followed and multiple staff were laid off under WARN notices, casting doubt on the MMO's future as it remains in Steam Early Access.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

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technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Ashes of Creation in Turmoil as Director Resigns and Mass Layoffs Hit Intrepid Studios

Intrepid Studios’ Ashes of Creation is reportedly undergoing mass layoffs after director Steven Sharif resigned in protest of board-directed decisions he could not ethically support, with multiple senior staff also departing. The company confirmed leadership upheaval and issued WARN Act notices, while the MMO remains in ongoing alpha and Early Access on Steam, with a development livestream planned and ongoing governance questions surrounding its future.

via PCGamesN|

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gaming3 months ago•7 min saved

Ashes of Creation Shaken by Leadership Walkout and Mass Layoffs

Steven Sharif resigns in protest over board decisions he says he cannot ethically support, triggering mass resignations of senior staff and WARN-act layoffs at Intrepid Studios; communications chief Margaret Krohn confirms she is leaving, leaving Ashes of Creation’s future uncertain as it remains in early access.

via Eurogamer|

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gaming3 months ago•33 min saved

Ashes of Creation Collapses as Intrepid Studios Slashes Its Entire Team

Ashes of Creation’s development studio Intrepid Games reportedly collapsed over the weekend, with founder Steven Sharif resigning after control of the company shifted, leading to mass layoffs under WARN notices and the threat of not paying February payroll. While the game remains on Steam, the situation has sparked questions about a shutdown and potential refunds for backers, fueling uncertainty about the MMORPG’s future.

via Insider Gaming|

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