Xbox Studio Closures Threaten Games from Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine
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Matt Purslow
Summary
Microsoft's Xbox gaming division is undergoing a major restructuring following a "reset" memo, with reports indicating that three studios—Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine—are in negotiations about their future and face potential closure. The article examines which Xbox games could be cancelled as a result of these studio shutdowns and which projects might be safe, as the gaming community awaits an official statement from Xbox.
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· 3 pulledFollowing Xbox's publicly issued 'reset' memo, it was clear that Microsoft's gaming wing was gearing up for even more lay-offs and studio closures.
While Xbox has yet to make a statement, it appears that three studios are in negotiations regarding their future: Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine.
There is a very real chance that all three of these development studios will be shut down.
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