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After a 'corporate mandate' demanded they help with Call of Duty, Toys for Bob studio head says it took 'many mini miracles' to buy their independence from Activision

PC Gamer • Wed, 10 Jun 2026

"We knew that it wasn't the right fit."

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"We knew that it wasn't the right fit."

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"We knew that it wasn't the right fit."

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