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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.

Filed under: News, Zipper Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment America

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by Joe HeartSock Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:23 PM

I used to love SOCOM but the last couple were s**t so I'm not surprised
by Opfer der Seele Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:37 PM

But MAG was a decent title. I really hope some other studio will pick up that IP.
by Zachary Pligge Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:38 PM

I wish the best of luck to all those employees.
by mzCHaNaNDLERbong Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:40 PM

RIP Zipper.... I really liked SOCOM 4. :(
by Dhughes60 Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:44 PM

This is a bummer. I hope the best for everyone working at Zipper.
by asianmuffinman Friday, March 30, 2012 at 06:54 PM

Not a surprise considering they could not even get matchmaking correct on Socom 4. Kudos to creating Socom though, at least the first 2 were amazing.
by Circles Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:01 PM

Sony closes zipper? O_o
by Kylesamac Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:03 PM

it would of been better if they just reallocate them like they did with Bend studios to portable gaming. because if you just get zipper out of the millitary setting they can creat one hell of a 3rd person shooter.
by MildlySour Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:03 PM

I'm glad they're continuing to support Unit 13 though... I was about to demand for a refund...
by TriangleOffense Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:04 PM

MAG was amazing, the part about the titles continuing to be supported is a joke though. Sony cut support for mag over a year ago. They dont even do maintenance on the servers anymore.
by Ownzoir Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:13 PM

Noooooooooooo! There goes my hopes for MAG 2. :(
by Roberdots1 Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:13 PM

they made generic games anyway
by sidewaystranger Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:32 PM

My prayers are that they get new jobs soon. Good luck guys :/
by oGSpY Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:32 PM

I feel bad for the people who lost their jobs, but Zipper had it coming after they stopped listening to THEIR community and went "forward" with Nocom 4.
by Tim Gruver Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:37 PM

As a Seattle area native, it's a sad blow to the home team. Parting is such sweet sorrow Zipper. I give my best to the workers.
by mentalsick Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:38 PM

im not shock about this. mag and socom suck bad
by rbarKlay77 Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:42 PM

Bummer!
by Informer201095 Friday, March 30, 2012 at 07:56 PM

Thank God.
by Superstition Friday, March 30, 2012 at 08:07 PM

well,i guess zipper got..zipped
by Altair Ibn-La'Ahad Friday, March 30, 2012 at 08:12 PM

ohhhhhhhhh