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Fantasy Flight Games appears to have laid off at least ten staff, and is shutting down Fantasy Flight Interactive

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    Gaywallet
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    Damn, they really didn't last very long did they? I liked a lot of their products. I wonder if this is a signal for just a general downturn in physical gaming?

    Damn, they really didn't last very long did they?

    I liked a lot of their products. I wonder if this is a signal for just a general downturn in physical gaming?

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      MimicSquid
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      I wouldn't read too much into this particular choice with regards to the general market. If something shows a short term loss (which the computer game division was), a private equity owner would...

      Fantasy Flight Games’ parent owner Asmodee was purchased by private equity group PAI Partners in 2018 ... A major restructuring of Asmodee North America began shortly after the acquisition.

      I wouldn't read too much into this particular choice with regards to the general market. If something shows a short term loss (which the computer game division was), a private equity owner would have no issues pulling the plug.

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      1. Gaywallet
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        oh I missed that part... ugh, capitalism

        oh I missed that part... ugh, capitalism

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