Mmastodon CultureGaming first seen 4 d ago, last 4 d ago, peak #8

Arkane Lyon staff say studio is profitable but not enough for Microsoft

Original: "Arkane is profitable," say Marvel's Blade developers in fiery new statement, "just not profitable enough for Microsoft"

Unionised workers at Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and the upcoming Marvel's Blade, have issued a pointed statement on negotiations with Microsoft, declaring that the studio is profitable, 'just not profitable enough for Microsoft'. The comments come amid ongoing talks over the studio's future, and the sharp framing has drawn attention across the games industry.

Why now: Workers are publicly pushing back against Microsoft during live negotiations over Arkane's future, a rare and combative public statement.

Arkane LyonMicrosoftMarvel's BladeDishonored

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• "Arkane is profitable," say Marvel's Blade developers in fiery new statement, "just not profitable enough for Microsoft" Unionised workers at Dishonored developers Arkane Lyon have published a fresh statement about the progress of negotiations with Microsoft over the studio's… · gamewire@gamefan.net · 2

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4905070