Game Releases and Announcements
Double Fine releases Thank You Bus Driver weeks after Xbox split
The independent studio launches its chaotic bus-driving comedy simulation on PC following its separation from Microsoft.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Tim Schafer Says Someone Is Being Greedy as Games Industry Struggles to Recover
Double Fine's founder questions why the industry continues shedding jobs despite healthy player engagement and revenue. He expresses optimism about indie games while acknowledging the risks of independent development.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Double Fine to host Amnesia Fortnight 2026 game jam with fan voting and Kickstarter campaign
Following its split from Microsoft, Double Fine will let players vote on which concept becomes its next game through a two-week jam starting August 31.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Double Fine Action Labs Announces Thank You Bus Driver for PC
Double Fine Action Labs has revealed its first project titled Thank You Bus Driver, a chaotic public transportation game scheduled to launch on PC in October.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Tim Schafer Questions Why Game Pass Wasn't More Successful
Double Fine founder Tim Schafer reflected on his time at Xbox, calling it a 'great experience,' while expressing confusion over Game Pass's limited success compared to services like Netflix.
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General Gaming
Double Fine Announces Comedy Bus-Driving Simulator Thank You Bus Driver
Double Fine has revealed Thank You Bus Driver, a comedy simulation game where players step into the role of a reckless bus driver, marking the studio's first project since returning to independence.
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General Gaming
Double Fine Brings Keeper to PlayStation 5 Following Split From Xbox
Following its split with Xbox, Double Fine Productions has surprise-released its artistic adventure game Keeper on PlayStation 5.
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Updates and Patches
Former Xbox First-Party Title 'Kiln' Receives Permanent Price Drop and Massive New Update
Following Double Fine's transition back to an independent studio, the pottery-based multiplayer brawler Kiln has received a permanent price drop and its largest update to date.
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PlayStation
Double Fine Reportedly Bringing Lighthouse Game Keeper to PS5
A Trophy list leak and insider reports suggest Double Fine is planning to release its lesser-known title Keeper on PlayStation 5.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Two Former Xbox Studios Confirm Their Independence And Plans For The Future
Double Fine and Compulsion Games have confirmed they have completed their splits from Xbox, sharing fresh details on IP reacquisition, future projects, and studio plans.
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Xbox
Double Fine Revives Amnesia Fortnight After XBOX Split
Double Fine Productions is reviving its Amnesia Fortnight game jam on August 31, allowing Kickstarter backers to vote on prototypes for the studio's next release. The event follows the studio's independence and layoffs, with Microsoft providing a financial runway.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Double Fine Now Retains All Revenue From Games Made Under Xbox Following Independence
Double Fine has fully transitioned into an independent studio, regaining publishing rights and all revenue for games created under Microsoft.
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