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Report: Activision closes 'Web of Shadows' dev Shaba
joystiq.com - 10/8/2009
Report: Activision closes 'Web of Shadows' dev Shaba
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Activision's Shaba Games, which most recently developed Spider-man: Web of Shadows , has allegedly been shuttered. Kotaku reports that sources with knowledge claim the studio closed yesterday; attributing the corporate downsizing to sluggish sales of Guitar Hero 5 . Approximately 30 employees ...
News: Activision "didn't want Modern Warfare"
computerandvideogames.com - 10/6/2009
News: Activision "didn't want Modern Warfare"
— computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 6-Oct-2009 10:58 AM "They wanted it to be World War 2. Again," reveals Infinity Ward In... what could've turned out be one of the biggest blunders in game business history, Activision originally did not want Call of Duty 4 to be a 'Modern ... (more) News: Activision "didn't want Modern Warfare"

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Activision Lays Off Shaba's Ranks, Closes Studio [Rumor]
kotaku.com - 10/8/2009
Activision Lays Off Shaba's Ranks, Closes Studio [Rumor]
— kotaku.com — San Francisco-based developer Shaba Games is no more, according to a pair of Kotaku tipsters who wished... to remain anonymous. The developer of Spider-man: Web of Shadows is said to have been shuttered by parent company Activision today. Sources ... (more) Activision Lays Off Shaba's Ranks, Closes Studio [Rumor]

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Activision Subtracts From 7 Studios, Hits Ex-Scratch Dev With Layoffs [Rumor]
kotaku.com - 10/6/2009
Activision Subtracts From 7 Studios, Hits Ex-Scratch Dev With Layoffs [Rumor]
— kotaku.com — In April, publisher Activision purchased 7 Studios , then the developer of DJ Hero competitor Scratch the... Ultimate DJ. Today, Kotaku has been told by sources close to the studio, it laid off an estimated 30 people from 7 Studios . The Los Angeles ... (more) Activision Subtracts From 7 Studios, Hits Ex-Scratch Dev ...

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GoNintendo:  Activision confirms Shaba Games closure with statement

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Activision confirms Shaba Games closure with statement
GoNintendo — “Activision continually evaluates the resources at our studio properties to ensure that they are properly matched to our product slate and overall strategic goals. As part of this process, we recently made the difficult but necessary decision to close Shaba Studios. We are grateful for the studio’s contributions and wish this talented team success in their future endeavors.” - Activision statement Link

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