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Tweet from Lead Animator at 5TH Cell, Tim Borrelli.
https://twitter.com/Anim8der/status/712052739719598080
Condolences to the staff.
UPDATE
http://www.polygon.com/2016/3/21/11...ays-off-staff-as-scribblenauts-fighting-words
So yeah, those saying that it sounded like it was sudden were correct, as it seems WB cut funding of their next game and don't have enough in reserve to survive without it.
UPDATE 2
http://kotaku.com/scribblenauts-developer-5th-cell-laid-off-a-number-of-e-1766265552
https://twitter.com/Anim8der/status/712052739719598080
Condolences to the staff.
UPDATE
http://www.polygon.com/2016/3/21/11...ays-off-staff-as-scribblenauts-fighting-words
Polygon said:Scribblenauts developer 5th Cell says it has laid off staff following the cancellation of Scribblenauts: Fighting Words by publisher Warner Bros.
The number of staff affected is unknown at present. "WB cancelled [Scribblenauts: Fighting Words] today so we had to lay off the staff," said CEO Jeremiah Slaczka in a message to Polygon. "It happened so quick we're not sure what the plans are going forward yet." Slaczka added that a statement would be released in the coming hours.
So yeah, those saying that it sounded like it was sudden were correct, as it seems WB cut funding of their next game and don't have enough in reserve to survive without it.
UPDATE 2
http://kotaku.com/scribblenauts-developer-5th-cell-laid-off-a-number-of-e-1766265552
Kotaku said:Scribblenauts developer 5th Cell laid off a number of employees today, following layoffs last week, the studio told me. Contrary to tweets, creative director Jeremiah Slaczka said they’re not shutting down. Latest layoffs are due to WB cancelling a Scribblenauts mobile game. Remaining staff is “tiny,” said Slaczka.