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Crash Bandicoot developer not closing down despite reports, but does face layoffs


Layoffs made by parent company Activision sparked rumors that Crash Bandicoot creators Toys For Bob would be closing down, but they are untrue

It was reported by several places earlier this week that Toys For Bob, the creators of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro Reignited, might be shutting down after parent company Activision laid off 162 people. A separate Twitter user, Jez Corden (Managing Editor of Windows Central) has also received confirmation that “Toys For Bob is not closing down.” This movement from large urban office locations to remote-first working could be a key way game companies look to save money in the face of industry instability and mass layoffs.

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