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Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Faces Layoffs

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Spanish video game developer MercurySteam, known for its work on Metroid Dread, has undergone layoffs. The company cited a difficult and painful situation as the reason for the staff reductions. One commenter suggested Nintendo should consider acquiring the studio. AI

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Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Faces Layoffs

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