Bloomberg Reporter Clarifies Obsidian Is Not at Risk of Closure, Xbox Will Keep the Studio
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A report from The Game Business claimed Obsidian Entertainment was among studios in negotiations with Microsoft to avoid closure. However, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier later clarified that Obsidian is not at risk of shutting down and that Xbox will be keeping the studio. The article covers the initial rumor and the subsequent correction, ending on a relieved note.
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· 3 pulledSorry to be the bearer of bad news again, but a new report from The Game Business says that Obsidian is amongst the studios that are in negotiations with Microsoft to avoid being closed at Xbox Game Studios.
In a follow-up to this, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has taken to social media to state that Obsidian isn't in negotiations to avoid shutting down, and that Xbox will be keeping the studio after all.
Phew!
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