…That would be the all-but-confirmed closure of South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games and the potential shuttering of Double-Fine, Ninja Theory , and " several other studios. " Related Story Compulsion, Double…
…sells for a record $3 million Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox Echo Isle is a pint-sized adventure inspired by classic Zelda Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure…
We've been surprised by video game studio closures before, like when Xbox shut down Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks , but this latest studio closure is arguably the most shocking one we…
…looking for a new job, making it clear that the studio has at least faced job cuts, if not the full closure. Compulsion Games is best known for We Happy Few and…
A PlayStation 5 version of the new Gears of War game was in development and had been planned for release until Sharma changed tack, according to the people familiar with Xbox strategy. Retailers had been preparing to ope…
After a bit of a break, I'm back with another one of these. I tried something a bit different with the formatting this time, so hopefully it'll read better on mobile now (feedback's obviously welcome so long as you're no…
…Similar News Stories Xbox first-party studio closures target Compulsion Games, Double Fine and more, studios negotiating for independence Xbox Game Studios gets second new leader in a year Xbox may now…
…The distinction is notable, if only because live-service games have been connected to at least two notable studio closures in the past. Sony shut down Firewalk Studios in October 2024, not…
…Rumblings of possible cuts that could lead to a studio closure or changes to the Xbox Game Studios lineup also started last week. "It is important to have both optimism and realism…
…funding altogether starting May 2026, leaving Nagoshi Studio on what some speculated to be the brink of closure. Taking a look at Nagoshi Studio’s social media accounts, updates ceased around February…
…Multiple Xbox game studio heads negotiating with Xbox to avoid closure Report: Multiple Xbox game studio heads negotiating with Xbox to avoid closure by Bryant Francis , Senior Editor Business Report: Two former…
…Layoffs & Studio Closures Top Stories About the Author Diego Argüello Contributing Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com Diego Nicolás Argüello is a freelance journalist and critic from Argentina. Video games helped him to learn…
