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Gaming Industry and Business

Thief Designer Randy Smith Evergreen Turned Down Xbox Over Studio Closures

Veteran developer Randy Smith Evergreen recently explained why he refused funding from Xbox, comparing the decision to ignoring obvious warning signs after Microsoft dissolved Arkane Austin.

Sep 14, 2026 2 min read

General Gaming

Redfall developers begged Microsoft to come back and finish its last patch: 'I know we don't work here anymore, but can we please release this?'

Former Arkane Austin leads reveal that Microsoft allowed laid-off developers to return and finish Redfall's final major update, version 1.4.

Aug 20, 2026 2 min read

Gaming Industry and Business

Former Arkane Devs Form Black Pony Immersive to Create New Single-Player Immersive Sims

Following the 2024 closure of Arkane Austin, industry veterans Harvey Smith and Ben Horne have established Black Pony Immersive to focus on narrative-driven, first-person immersive sims.

Aug 19, 2026 1 min read