Ninja Theory Begins Layoffs After Failed Spinoff and Rescue Deals
Ninja Theory has begun laying off staff after failed attempts to spin off from Xbox ownership. The studio's Hellblade project is now at risk of cancellation.
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia killing at least 47 people, injuring over 100, and displacing thousands. Rescue teams search through collapsed buildings and landslide debris across six regencies on Flores island.
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