Warner Bros. Discovery Shuts Down Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth
**Summary:** Warner Bros. Discovery is causing a stir in the entertainment industry as it pulls the plug on Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth, leaving developers in a frenzy to save their creations.
Summary: Warner Bros. Discovery is causing a stir in the entertainment industry as it pulls the plug on Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth, leaving developers in a frenzy to save their creations.
In a surprising turn of events, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has decided to remove Adult Swim Games-published titles from online stores, affecting at least 18 games. This move has sparked outrage among developers who are now struggling to retain control over their intellectual property.
Solo developer Owen Deery of Fire Face Corp. made waves when he announced the retirement of his game, "Small Radios Big Televisions," on PC and PlayStation. In response, he made the game available for free download on his website, unwilling to let it disappear without a fight.
Similarly, indie developer Matt Kain of Team2Bit shared his frustration over the retirement of his game, "Fist Puncher," which was published by Adult Swim Games. Despite requesting the transfer of the game to their Steam account, Kain was met with resistance from WBD, citing a "lack of resources."
The decision not to transfer ownership of these games back to the original creators has left developers like Kain and Michael Molinari of Studio Bean in a tough spot. Molinari expressed his concern over the potential loss of valuable player data and the erasure of credits mentioning Adult Swim Games team members.
As the situation unfolds, the fate of Adult Swim Games remains uncertain, especially since the company has not released any new titles since 2020. This move comes amidst a series of cancellations and pullbacks by Warner Bros. Discovery, including the recent closure of Rooster Teeth.
Rooster Teeth, a renowned studio known for its diverse content offerings, has decided to shut its doors after facing numerous challenges in the digital media landscape. Warner Bros. Discovery is now exploring options to sell off various Rooster Teeth assets and the Roost Podcast Network.
The closure of these beloved entertainment entities marks a significant shift in the industry, raising questions about the future of gaming and content creation under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella. Developers and fans alike are left wondering what the future holds for these once-thriving ventures.
