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Lets unlock the 3 things I read this week.

🎮Game news: WB Games Restructure Multiversus and Wonder Woman Game Cancelled, Shutdowns Player First Games Monolith Software and WD San Diego

📱 Social Post: 100 million wasted on cancelled Wonder Woman game

🔎Interesting Finds: Inspiration Hope BareHands Youtuber Indie Dev ex-WB Games

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WB Games has recently shut down several of its studios, including Player First Games, Monolith Productions, and WB San Diego, leading to the cancellation of both the Multiversus project and a planned Wonder Woman game. Sources, including Jason Schreier on BlueSky, indicate that these closures stem from leadership decisions, with some pointing to issues inherited from former management under David Haddad, while others cite current challenges.

The impact of these moves on future projects—particularly the DC Universe reboot under James Gunn—remains to be seen. This restructuring reflects a broader strategy to streamline operations and reallocate resources within WB Games.

This does not seem well with the industry I hope the affected persons can find new employment.

For more details, check out the links below:

Links

• Reddit Discussion r/MultiVersus : https://www.reddit.com/r/MultiVersus/comments/1iy374t/warner_bros_shuts_down_player_first_games/

• Checkpoint Gaming Report : https://checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/02/monolith-productions-and-player-first-games-shut-down-in-wb-games-reshuffle/

• GamesIndustry.biz Update : https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-reportedly-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego

• IGN Report WB Cancels Wonder Woman Game

• Jason Schreier on BlueSky

• https://lordsofgaming.net/2025/02/a-condemned-operation-wb-games-shutters-studios-and-cancels-wonder-woman-game/

Jason Schreier on Kinda Funny games what went wrong : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI5wGiPFj_4

I feel that a Wonder Woman Game would have been interesting. But they wasted $100 Million on it. But most of the old monolith had gone to form == (part of EA) before this closure. They are currently working on a Black Panther Game.

Sometimes I wonder with them trying to compete with netflix and fortnite and movies. Who knows how much was done with that prototype.

I am not sure how James Gunn new DC universe will incorporate games for the future. Hope more creatives can be at the business side and have a say.

Trailer:

Links:

• https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/02/cancelled-wonder-woman-ps5-game-was-gorgeous-and-expansive

• https://lordsofgaming.net/2025/02/a-condemned-operation-wb-games-shutters-studios-and-cancels-wonder-woman-game/

• https://www.zleague.gg/theportal/gaming-news-the-shocking-truth-behind-wb-games-and-monolith-productions/ 

• Xbox 2 Podcast : https://youtu.be/I8XiRXikPQc?list=PLOatrhsgAer9uu7gkLuBBuTPBFpdY3PHz&t=10451

Check out this inspiring story: a former WB Games employee, now a YouTuber, turned a layoff into an opportunity. After parting ways with WB Games, he launched his own indie studio and YouTube channel, proving that bouncing back from setbacks is not only possible—it can lead to new creative horizons. In his video, he candidly shares his journey from corporate gaming to independent success, underscoring that every setback can be a setup for a comeback. His experience serves as a powerful reminder that resilience and reinvention often pave the way to unexpected opportunities. For a dose of inspiration, watch his story unfold here:

Link Bare Hands Youtube Channel:

• https://www.youtube.com/@barehand_official

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