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Sony Closes Zipper Interactive

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by Jim Reilly on March 30, 2012 at 05:14 PM
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Sony today confirmed it has closed Seattle-based game studio Zipper Interactive, the creators of the SOCOM series.

Responding to rumors last week, Sony representatives sent Game Informer the following statement:

Sony Computer Entertainment can confirm the closure of Zipper Interactive, a Seattle-based internal game development studio that has been part of the global development operation of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

The closure is a result of a normal cycle of resource re-alignment within SCE WWS. Zipper has completed all work associated with its most recent project, Unit 13 for PlayStation Vita. Zipper titles MAG, SOCOM 4 and Unit 13 will continue to be supported, including the new Daily Challenges in Unit 13.

Zipper had approximately 80 employees.

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  • by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:19 PM
    They weren't the best devs, but they still did a good job. Farewell.
  • by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:20 PM
    First!!!!! Ohhhhhhhh.... nevermind
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:22 PM
    May all the talented people who are affected by this get back on their feet soon.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:23 PM
    It seems like there's a new studio closing everyday now.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:23 PM
    It seems like there's a new studio closing everyday now.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:24 PM
    This is actually pretty sad. Their games weren't Uncharted or God of War quality, but they were fun. Here's to hoping they can find new jobs.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:31 PM
    What a shame. I loved MAG, Zipper was definitely an above average developer. It's sad to see any company, especially this one, go down the drain.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:36 PM
    Well shoot.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:36 PM
    GOODBYE!!!!! THANKS FOR RUINING SOCOM....
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:37 PM
    it..it cant be NOOOOOO (Darth vader yell) MAG was/is an amazing game may it rest in peace
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:40 PM
    Well, there goes a MAG 2... Anyone up for MAG?
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:48 PM

    aw i hate to see devs go down no matter how bad or good they may be, hopefully the ppl affected by this can get back on their feet and move on to something better.

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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
    awww man, I wanted MAG 2
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
    good... tired of these crappy games that look like they was made for the ps1. and the game play is bad. I hope they learn from this and push themself harder.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 05:59 PM
    My condolences go out to Zipper Interactive, MAG was a game that turned out to be a big part of my life, I made a lot of friends, had a lot of good memories. I really hope that someday a MAG 2 can be created, and that the dream can live on.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
    A new day, a new round of layoffs, :-(
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:04 PM
    Well thats what happens when you haven't released a good shooter game since the PS2 era. No surprise here.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:11 PM
    LOL good, they did an awesome job on Socom 1&2 but after that its like they lost talent and every game since then has been crappy.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:17 PM
    I hope the 80 employees has been moved to other Sony companies.
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    by Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:19 PM
    I feel bad for them i hope they can find some more bussiness... Why did Sony get rid of them.
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