
Xbox Lays Off 20% of Staff and Spins Off Multiple Studios in Major Restructuring
Microsoft is laying off 3,200 employees at Xbox and spinning off studios like Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions following financial challenges.
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Microsoft is laying off 3,200 employees at Xbox and spinning off studios like Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions following financial challenges.
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Microsoft's gaming division faces potential massive changes as reports indicate Xbox is preparing to part ways with multiple studios, while Ubisoft also announces widespread layoffs and studio closures.
2 min readDouble Fine and Compulsion Games have confirmed they have completed their splits from Xbox, sharing fresh details on IP reacquisition, future projects, and studio plans.
2 min readSouth of Midnight developer Compulsion Games has completed its separation process from Xbox, regaining ownership of its intellectual property and publishing rights.
2 min readA roundup of recent industry developments, including employee concerns over a massive buyout at EA, fresh leaks surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, and updates from studios like Compulsion Games and Guerrilla Games.
2 min readCompulsion Games has completed a management buyout, parting ways with Microsoft and Xbox to regain full ownership of its original intellectual property rights, including South of Midnight.
2 min readMontreal-based studio Compulsion Games has successfully completed a management buyout to become fully independent from Xbox, regaining full ownership of its original intellectual properties.
2 min readMontreal-based studio Compulsion Games has officially completed a management buyout from Microsoft, regaining its independence and original intellectual properties.
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