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NetEase Shutters T-Minus Zero Amid Market Struggles
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- NetEase has closed T-Minus Zero Entertainment, founded by Rich Vogel in 2023, after two years without game releases.
- Vogel announced the closure on LinkedIn, citing unfavorable market conditions affecting funding.
- This is NetEase's third closure of a Western studio in a year, indicating reduced investment in international ventures.
- NetEase is looking for a new publisher for T-Minus Zero and has not confirmed layoffs.
