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… It's being widely reported that Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory are at risk of closure unless they can be bought out or go indie. And throughout all of this, Microsoft has kept quiet. Now, a higher-up is talking, but it isn't about the layoffs or potential studio closures. …
… Last week, my colleague Tom Warren reported that Xbox’s changes could “involve a studio closure, or changes to the Xbox studio lineup.” Xbox didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment. …
Compulsion Games developers seek new jobs as studio closure looms Matthew Wilson 13 hours ago Featured Tech News , Software & Gaming A wave of job‑seeking posts from Compulsion Games developers has raised fresh concerns about the studio’s future, with several staff members now publicly indicating t… …
… "Xbox is also planning to significantly slash budgets for marketing and some other areas of the business, the people said." In a follow-up article, The Verge mentioned that a studio closure or "changes to the Xbox studio lineup" could be involved in the cuts according to their own sources. …
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…
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… Here’s a list of all PlayStation first-party studio closures since the PS5’s launch year: 2020 Manchester Studio 2021 Japan Studio 2023 PixelOpus 2024 London Studio 2024 Firewalk Games 2024 Neon Koi 2026 Bluepoint Games 2026 Dark Outlaw Games Obviously there’s no attachment to Dark Outlaw Games as … …
Vertigo Games announces closure of its Amsterdam VR studio Its CEO explains that the VR market remains a challenging space. By Mariella Moon June 5, 2026 8:10 am EST Vertigo Games is closing down Vertigo Studios Amsterdam. …
… These changes are expected to be part of a wider restructuring at Xbox, which has already involved several studio closures in recent years. KitGuru Says: It is disappointing to see more studio closures happening, but the cost of running even small studios has ballooned dramatically at this point. …
Business News Report: Xbox considering sale or closure of Arkane, other studios, as layoffs loom As part of Microsoft's 'reset,' Arkane's Blade may be facing the chopping block, and the studio facing a potential sale or closure Danielle Riendeau , Editor-in-Chief , GameDeveloper.com June 30, 2026 1… …
… Yes, if you're an employee of the company--or a fan of its studios, really. …
