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According to multiple industry sources (includingformer Dtoid CEOHamza Aziz!), Konami has closed its Los Angeles studio, formerly known asKojima Productions Los Angeles.
Duke Nukemcreator George Broussard was one of the first totweet the newsearlier last night. Eurogamer later confirmed the reports, claiming “over 20 jobs” had been made redundant by the closure.
This comes after Konami dropped Kojima’s name from the studio, renaming it to Konami Los Angeles Studio. As of last night, Konami’s careers site displayedjob openingsat the studio, including the high-level positions “Senior Gameplay Programmer” and “Senior Multiplayer Designer,” but all open positions at the Los Angeles studio have been removed as of press time.
We’ve asked Konami for comment, and will update this story as necessary.
