Word from reliable industry sources are indicating to Destructoid that EA Chicago (the studio responsible for Def Jam Icons, Fight Night) are closing its doors. Said to be part of the "restructuring" that tore apart Mythic last month, over 150 employees wait in limbo today as word on whether they will be let go or transfered to another studio are discussed in meetings.
Kotaku is reporting similar news, and their source has told them that the forthcoming Def Jam Icon sequel has been canned, with the future of the previously announced Marvel fighter up in the air.
No official word from Electronic Arts, so we'll treat this as a rumor, but it's coming from fairly reliable sources. We'll keep you updated as more details come in.
[Update: I have no idea when Geoff Keighly started writing for Kotaku, but he's confirmed the studio closure with Electronic Arts today. The confirmation includes a memo from EA Games president Frank Gibeau, who goes into further detail.]
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11:58 AM on 11.06.2007 | 
But dude, someone had better pick up the Fight Night slack.
I really didn't care for Chicago EA, I'm just here to wish the birthday boy another wonderful year and many more years of gaming to come.
I will bring you more as it develops!
And I'm hearing that Fight Night is safe, and being worked on at another EA studio.
Here's to another great year!
I would like a Def Jam FFNY sequel plz. Def Jam Icon, not so much.
Here, here.
as for fight night, meh. hasnt changed since 2004
also, birthdays.
And Happy Birthday, meng!
also, happy birthdays.
With current boxers, and a better career mode.
Let me explain something; Captain America can NOT throw Juggernaut.
EVER.