Arkane Lyon Reportedly Facing Closure, ‘Marvel’s Blade’ Could Be Shelved

As the consultation and negotiation period ends, things look bleak for the video game studio, with unions saying a decision must be made, according to Le Monde. What also makes this news worrisome is the possibility that Marvel's Blade may never see the light of day. According to a rep close to the matter, the game is "nearing the end" of production and it "would be a monumental waste" if it doesn't drop. Arkane Studios / Marvel’s BladeThe video game industry news continues to be bleak. A new report says Arkane Lyon, the studio currently developing Marvel’s Blade, is facing closure. French outlet Le Monde reports that the studio is running out of time to find a buyer before it closes its doors. As the consultation and negotiation period ends, things look bleak for the video game studio, with unions saying a decision must be made, according to Le Monde. Per Insider Gaming: A union delegate, who Le Monde protects the identity of by using the name “Simon”, says negotiations on the PSE (employee protection plan) have been “going badly”. The delegate adds that Microsoft isn’t giving the representatives a choice on the matter.They add that the end of the consultation period comes on Nove...