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Netflix Shuts Down Squid Game Mobile Studio in Gaming Strategy Shift

Netflix has reportedly shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the mobile game studio it acquired in 2022 that developed the popular Squid Game: Unleashed title. The closure comes despite Netflix executives recently praising the game’s performance and occurs as the streaming giant shifts its gaming focus toward TV-based party games. Industry sources indicate this marks Netflix’s second major gaming studio closure in recent years.

Mobile Gaming Studio Abruptly Closed

Netflix has reportedly shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the successful mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, according to multiple posts from former staffers on LinkedIn. The closure comes just over three years after Netflix acquired the studio in March 2022, with executives at the time praising Boss Fight’s “extensive experience building hit games across genres.”

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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EA Announces Final Countdown for The Sims Mobile, Servers to Go Dark in 2026

Electronic Arts has revealed the definitive end date for The Sims Mobile, marking the conclusion of the free-to-play spin-off’s nearly eight-year run. The game will receive a final content unlock before servers are permanently shut down in 2026, according to the official announcement.

The End of an Era for Mobile Sims

Electronic Arts is preparing to permanently shut down The Sims Mobile after nearly eight years of operation, according to reports from the company. The free-to-play mobile adaptation of the popular life simulation franchise will see its servers disconnected in early 2026, marking the end for thousands of virtual households and families created by players worldwide.

by Jessica Moore P.E.