If rumours are to be believed, US publisher Electronic Arts has told Pandemic Studios’ Brisbane-based Australian office that it has been set free” from its ties to the company.
Kotaku reports that the Destroy All Humans developer has been allowed to retain its original IP, staff and equipment, and is now free to seek a new publisher for its current projects.
MCV’s sister magazine Develop has the full story – click here to take a look.
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Playing for the Planet today announced the official go live launch of the 2026 Green Game Jam, with 70 participating games beginning to roll out new in-game environmental activations to players worldwide. The games are launching exclusive coral reef and rainforest themed content, events and challenges to celebrate World Environment Day, with yet more titles joining the festivities in September of this year making this year’s Green Game Jam the biggest to date!
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