Gamasutra is reporting that Vicarious Visions' California location has been shuttered by publisher Activision, laying off many, possibly all, of its employees. The team was responsible for the Wii, DS, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation 2 versions of Spider-Man 3, most recently. Reaction to those titles was mixed, with some critics calling it "lackluster" while others felt it was "crummy."

Vicarious Visions New York-based location appears to be unaffected by the cuts.

So, for the record, this week's employment shake-ups include SCEA, the ESA, Nintendo of America, and now Vicarious Visions. What a world! Michael McWhertor

Exclusive: Activision Closes Vicarious Visions' CA Office [Gamasutra]

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