Moon Studios' Thomas Mahler Comments on Xbox's First-Party Strategy and Rumored Studio Cuts
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Summary
Thomas Mahler, head of Moon Studios and creator of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, shares his thoughts on the rumored state of Xbox Game Studios and potential job cuts and studio closures. Mahler calls the situation "heartbreaking" but also notes that Xbox is sitting on an "absolute goldmine" of IP and talent, suggesting the company's first-party strategy needs better execution rather than drastic cuts.
Key quotes
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It still looks like Xbox is sitting on an absolute goldmine
It's felt like a long time coming
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