PlayStation's Biggest Mistake? Why Bluepoint Games is Being Shut Down.

About this episode

The episode discusses the shocking decision by Sony to shut down Bluepoint Games and explores the timeline of events leading to this outcome.

PlIn a move that has shocked the gaming industry, Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially confirmed it is shutting down Bluepoint Games. Known for setting the "Gold Standard" with masterpieces like the Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes, the Austin-based studio will officially shutter in March 2026. In this episode of Epic Arcade, Kelvin and Afiq dive deep into the timeline of this disaster. How did a studio with a flawless technical track record go from being acquired in 2021 to being dismantled just five years later? Epic Arcade is a proud member of the Renegade Radio Network. For more proudly Malaysian-made podcasts, visit www.renegadeplus.com. The Epic Arcade Podcast is hosted by your video game besties, Kelvin Tay, Afiq Kamarudin, and Nick Dorian. Follow us on: Instagram: https://.instagram.com/epicarcadepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@epicarcadepod Epic Arcade is a proud member of the Renegade Radio Network. For more proudly Malaysian-made podcasts, visit www.renegadeplus.com. The Epic Arcade Podcast is hosted by your video game besties, Kelvin Tay, Afiq Kamarudin, and Nick Dorian. Follow us on: Instagram: https://.instagram.com/epicarcadepod/…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelvin Tay, Afiq Kamarudin, Nick Dorian

Topics covered

• Bluepoint Games
• Sony Interactive Entertainment
• gaming industry
• video game development

Keywords

• Demon’s Souls
• Shadow of the Colossus
• remakes
• gaming news

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Shadow of the Colossus

Places: Austin

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