11 Most Outrageous Video Game Controversies Of 2018

Nothing pulls a harder-hitting sucker punch in the games industry than premature studio closures, especially when they happen to institutions like Telltale Games. The developer, famed for its mastery over story-heavy, narrative-driven experiences, closed its doors for good in 2018, but how? Yes, the California-based studio had its fair share of misfires, but The Walking Dead? Tales From The Borderlands? The Wolf Among Us?

Those episodic wonders, among others, helped established Telltale's enviable reputation for faithful adaptations of beloved properties and yet, here we are, mourning its loss. Not now, or maybe ever, will we know the full story, but Telltale's demise supposedly came as a result of mismanagement. Decisions were taken by higher-ups that saw the modestly-sized studio stretched too thin across multiple projects, requiring hefty investment from external parties to stay afloat. In the end, those ambitions proved fatal.

If even an iota of good news can come from the debacle, it's that Clementine's story in The Walking Dead will see its end, thanks to a last-minute deal brokered by Skybound Games to finish what Telltale started. A small consolation, but one nonetheless.