Today we heard the distressing news of the proposed closure of the historical Lionhead Studios, alongside with the shuttering of Press Play Studios.

While it’s certainly sad to see two relevant studios disappear, this caused a veritable wave of solidarity, support and even employment offers from many other developers, that expressed their feelings across tens of messages on social media.

Below you can find a selection:

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Co-Lead Designer Anthony Newman:

Bummed to hear about Lionhead, Fable 2 was a personal favorite. My thoughts to those affected... hit us up at @NaughtyDogJobs

— Anthony Shredman (@BadData_) 7. März 2016

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Dynamics Artist Neilan Naicker:

Lionhead and Black & White were very special, very formative parts of my teens, I'm sad to see them go. Best of luck to everyone there.

— Neilan Naicker (@Neilan) 7. März 2016

Sony Santa Monica Lead Programmer Federico Bianco Prevot:

So sad to hear about Lionhead. :( If anyone is looking for a new gig, let me know! We are looking for great people! https://t.co/bJgflPV95U

— FedericoBiancoPrevot (@NocturnDragon) 7. März 2016

No Man’s Sky Game Director Sean Murray:

Dreamt of joining Lionhead when I was a kid. It once stood as the most wildly innovative studio. So sad to see it close like this

— Sean Murray (@NoMansSky) 7. März 2016

No Man’s Sky Art Director Grant Duncan:

Gutted to hear about Lionhead being closed down, good luck to all those affected

— Grant Duncan (@GrantDuncan) 7. März 2016

Batman: Arkham Knight Game Director Sefton Hill:

So sorry to hear about Lionhead. End of an era. To those affected we're hiring so check us out if you're interested. https://t.co/fpgXJySxmU

— Sefton Hill (@Seftonhill) 7. März 2016

Media Molecule Creative Director Mark Healey:

Very sad to see Lionhead being shut down, very fond memory's of my time there.

— Marcos (@marcoshealey) 7. März 2016

Media Molecule Designer Christophe Villedieu:

Really sad by today's news, talented human pay the price of "numbers"... again.#Lionhead https://t.co/CuHyDfFqxy

— Christophe Unfolded (@monsterplant) 7. März 2016

Q-Games Founder Dylan Cuthbert_

Any Lionhead guys who want to take a break from the uk on their next gig ping me, come to Kyoto!

— Dylan Cuthbert (@dylancuthbert) 7. März 2016

Guerrilla Cambridge Senior Technical Director Luke Maskell:

#Lionhead guys, we've got vacancies here at Guerrilla Cambridge. Get in touch. https://t.co/ftCEqKvvCi

— Luke Maskell (@gibbonofdoom) 7. März 2016

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Game Director Ashraf Ismail:

Very sad to hear that @LionheadStudios is shutting down 😔 I adored the first Fable! They've left a mark in the industry 👍🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

— Ashraf Ismail (@AshrafAIsmail) 7. März 2016

Sucker Punch Character/Cinematic Supervisor Billy Harper:

Dear Friends from @LionheadStudios and @pressplay_games , @SuckerPunchJobs have a few positions open: https://t.co/galXtQ6ua8

— Billy Harper (@BillyHarper73) 7. März 2016

Horizon: Zero Dawn Art Director Jan-Bart van Beek:

Very sad to see Lionhead Studio closing. https://t.co/wsXuJa7oKl

— jan-bart van beek (@janbartvanbeek) 7. März 2016

Insomniac Games Lead Character Artist Gavin Goulden:

Sorry to hear about Lionhead and Press Play. Fable was a huge inspiration to me and a lot of my friends, it's a shame.

— Gavin Goulden (@GavinGoulden) 7. März 2016

Insomniac Games Environment Artist Bryan Renno:

Sorry to hear about Lionhead and Press Play. Fable was a huge inspiration to me and a lot of my friends, it's a shame.

— Gavin Goulden (@GavinGoulden) 7. März 2016

BioWare Art Director Alistair McNally:

Really sad to hear the news about @LionheadStudios this morning. That said @BioWare is always looking for experienced developers!

— Alistair McNally (@Al_McNally) 7. März 2016

Rise of the Tomb Raider Writer Rhianna Pratchett:

Shocked to hear about Fable Legends & proposed closure of Lionhead. My thoughts are with the many talents folks there. Such a great studio.

— Rhianna Pratchett (@rhipratchett) 7. März 2016

Far Cry 4 Creative Director Alex Hutchinson:

Very sad to hear about Lionhead closure. Also love MS saying 'it has nothing to do with the team'... what else could it have to do with?

— Alex Hutchinson (@BangBangClick) 7. März 2016

It’s uplifting to see so many developers ready to stand by the side of those risking to lose their jobs. Unfortunately, though, the event itself remains tragic. Here at DualShockers we hope that those affected will manage to find a new place to express their creativity soon, and hopefully the many studios that offered new opportunities will be able to help.

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