Core Insights - NetEase has decided to shut down its T-Minus Zero Entertainment studio located in Austin, Texas, due to the challenging market environment and insufficient funding opportunities [2][4] - The studio's head, Rich Vogel, confirmed the termination of the collaboration, expressing gratitude for the resources and support provided by NetEase, despite the promising progress made on their game [2][4] Group 1 - T-Minus Zero studio was established in September 2023 and was working on a third-person online action game based on a new sci-fi IP [4] - Rich Vogel, a veteran in the gaming industry, has previously led the establishment of multiple internal studios at various companies, including Sony Online Entertainment Austin, BioWare Austin, and Bethesda Game Studios Austin [4] - NetEase's spokesperson indicated that the decision to stop funding T-Minus Zero was made after careful consideration, as the company is reassessing its key business areas [4]