Two game studios, both backed by NetEase, are at a crossroads. T-Minus Zero Entertainment is making a comeback, while Fantastic Pixel Castle is preparing to shut down.

T-Minus Zero Entertainment has been reborn as an independent company. A small team of experienced directors and founders has taken over. They plan to create unique, high-quality games that bring people together. The team already has a new game idea that has caught people's interest. They are now looking for partners to help finance their next project.

The new CEO, Zachary Beaudoin, has worked at big names like BioWare, Blizzard, and Crystal Dynamics. His experience could be a big help for the studio's future.

On the other hand, Fantastic Pixel Castle is not as lucky. The studio's founder, Greg Street, recently announced that the studio will close on November 17. There's still a chance they could find funding for their Ghost MMO after that date. But for now, the focus is on helping the team members find new jobs.

Greg Street has worked on big games like World of Warcraft and League of Legends. His experience shows how tough the game industry can be.

T-Minus Zero and Fantastic Pixel Castle were both founded by MMO veterans. They both lost NetEase's support. Now, they are facing very different futures.

The game industry is full of ups and downs. Some studios make it, and others don't. It's a tough world out there.


    # Two Game Studios at a Crossroads

## T-Minus Zero Entertainment: A Phoenix Rising

**Reborn as Independent Studio**
- Small team of experienced directors and founders
- Focus on unique, high-quality games
- Seeking partners for new project

**New Leadership**
- **CEO:** Zachary Beaudoin
  - Experience: BioWare, Blizzard, Crystal Dynamics

## Fantastic Pixel Castle: A Studio's Sunset

**Closing on November 17**
- Founder: Greg Street
- Ghost MMO project still has a chance post-closure
- Team members transitioning to new jobs

**Industry Veteran**
- Greg Street's background:
  - World of Warcraft
  - League of Legends

## A Tale of Two Studios

- Both founded by MMO veterans
- Both lost NetEase's support
- Different paths ahead

## The Game Industry: A Tough World

- Full of ups and downs
- Some studios thrive, others struggle

    

A Tale of Two Game Studios: One Rises, One Falls

T-Minus Zero Entertainment: A Phoenix Rising

Fantastic Pixel Castle: A Studio's Sunset

A Tale of Two Studios

The Game Industry: A Tough World

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