Gree shuts down its Vancouver studio & refocuses on its biggest brands

Gree is trimming down to focus on its biggest game properties.

The Japanese mobile gaming company has shut down its studio in Vancouver and has discontinued development of all apps from that studio. The publisher established the Vancouver studio in 2012 in an effort to expand its reach Westward. A blog post from international chief operating officer Andrew Sheppard notes that the company has evaluated market conditions and has decided to focus on development and service for its biggest franchises. Sheppard oversees Gree’s international business, which saw revenues over $1 billion last year.