Some video games have had such a disastrous reception that they ultimately led to the demise of their developer studios. These failures serve as a reminder of the importance of listening to players and delivering on promises made during the marketing phase.
In a Reddit thread from Oct. 10, players discussed some of these ill-fated titles that marked the last releases of various studios. Let’s take a look at a few examples:
| Studio | Last Release | Reason for Failure |
|---|---|---|
| Maxis | SimCity | Forced to shut down after releasing the most recent SimCity, possibly due to poor management by EA’s CEO at the time, John Riccitiello. |
| 3D Realms | Duke Nukem Forever | The studio’s downfall was caused by the excessively long development time of Duke Nukem Forever. |
| Daedalic Studios | Gollum | Negative reviews of Gollum turned Daedalic Studios into a publisher instead of a developer. |
| United Front Games | Sleeping Dogs sequel | Denied funds for the Sleeping Dogs sequel by their publisher, Square, United Front Games had to shut down. They attempted an MMO called Triad Wars, but it also failed. |
It is unfortunate to see these studios meet their demise due to a single release or mismanagement. However, their failures should serve as a lesson for game developers to prioritize player feedback and fulfill their promises.
Source: DOTESPORTS
