Report: Ninja Theory and Other Xbox Studios in Talks With Microsoft to Avoid Closure
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Summary
Multiple Xbox game studios, including Ninja Theory (developer of Hellblade), are reportedly in active negotiations with Microsoft to avoid closure. The Verge reports that Ninja Theory staff were informed of the closure on a call, though employees hope the studio will find a buyer. The article covers ongoing turmoil within Microsoft's gaming division regarding potential studio shutdowns.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledXbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge.
Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer.
Today has been absolutely dominated by reports that one or more Xbox studios could be closed soon by Microsoft
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