"Why does Hasbro keep shutting down studios instead of releasing games? Project Windless was the surprise hit out of last week's PlayStation showcase and its developers have been using genAI for the early development phase. And would it kill publishers to stop delisting old versions of their games? It's the latest edition of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku 's daily roundup of gaming news, rumors, and culture."
"Without warning, Konami have delisted the Xbox 360/PS3/PSP version of Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and the 2014 PSN release of Metal Gear Solid 4 The store page for PW HD on PS3 is completely gone. Shame on them for this. pic.twitter.com/gAnj9gGczR - Sly (@SlySinatraa) February 16, 2026 The original version of the 2008 console exclusive is now gone for good. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker has been delisted from all storefronts, including Xbox's as well. Both games are completely inaccessible as Konami prepares its recently announced Master Collection Vol. 2 remasters to launch in August, though Guns of the Patriots will arrive without its Metal Gear Online spin-off modes."
"'Unfortunately Hasbro has made the call to close Atomic Arcade,' wrote artist Justin Kimball on LinkedIn. 'I was only with the studio for about a year, but from the start I felt the studio had tons of talent and potential. I'll miss working with the team we had, and wish everyone the best.'"
Hasbro has closed Atomic Arcade while stating the G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes project is not cancelled, leaving studio staff displaced. Project Windless emerged as a surprise hit from Sony's showcase and its developers used generative AI during early development. Konami removed Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and the 2014 PSN release of Metal Gear Solid 4 from storefronts, rendering original versions inaccessible ahead of Master Collection Vol. 2 remasters. Guns of the Patriots will relaunch without its Metal Gear Online spin-off modes. Delisting and studio closures are reducing access to older games and disrupting preservation and player ownership.
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