The developer studio which created the new Lord of the Rings: Gollum video game is set to close after a rather disastrous launch. Daedalic Entertainment, the maker behind the poorly-reviewed action-adventure game, is shutting its internal development department, it has emerged.
As reported by Games Wirtschaft, Daedalic Entertainment will now be shifting its focus to game publishing, sales, and marketing instead, after its latest release went down like lead balloon with many fans. In a statement issued to Games Wirtschaft, the company said the decision was a "difficult turning point".
Daedalic Entertainment is also reportedly laying people off, with 25 individuals set to be affected. Speaking to Games Wirtschaft, the video game publisher said: "We value each and every member of our team, and it is important to us that the transition goes as smoothly as possible.
