Vancouver-based developer Hothead Games has closed 18 years after it was first founded in 2006.
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Man, this really sucks to hear about Hothead Games closing down. They’ve been around for almost two decades, and it’s a bummer to see a studio with that kind of history go under. It’s wild how quickly things can change in the gaming industry. One minute you’re gearing up for a big release, and the next, you’re dealing with publishers pulling out. I guess it just shows how unpredictable this whole scene can be. Hope the team lands on their feet and finds new opportunities—those folks definitely have talent.