Kotaku New Owners, Neil Druckmann Out At Naughty Dog, Indiana Jones Reboot - Fandom Pulse Daily Briefing
It's an interesting day right before the fourth, as we’re seeing Neil Druckmann get removed at Naughty Dog Studios after a drama-filled year. I don’t know that the studio is in a spot it can be saved, but it’s a start. Meanwhile, Kotaku has new owners, but they say they’re keeping all of their current editorial staff, so we’ll have to see how that lands.
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