Gaming News “There will be much more” Two months before the closure of this major video game studio, their boss promised them his support: It won’t last…
While Microsoft has just closed four major studios, these statements from the Xbox boss are resurfacing. Netizens are shocked and very worried!
In recent weeks, a new earthquake has shaken the video game industry: Microsoft has decided to close the doors of four of Bethesda’s studios. However, these groups did not lack success. The new victims of these closures are Alpha Dog Studios (Mighty DOOM), Arkane Austin (Prey, Redfall) and Tango Gamework, known for The Evil Within and the popular Hi-Fi Rush. The problem is that no one could justify these drastic measures.
At Xbox, managers say that switching to “high-impact” licenses must be a priority. They are also trying to explain that they are investing more in Bethesda’s portfolio of hit games. This argument is not very convincing if we know this Hi-Fi Rush was the highest rated game in their catalog in 2023. Unfortunately, the damage is done and the developers had to say goodbye to their audience. Just as long as the wound is still gaping, A tweet from Sarah Bond (the president of Xbox) rubs salt in the wound again.
A controversial tweet
After these four closures, it was clear that every statement from Phil Spencer or Sarah Bond would be closely analyzed. Unsurprisingly, the latter was questioned about these decisions, but her reaction was completely offhand. In an interview with Bloomberg, for example, he was asked whether the success of Hi-Fi Rush could have saved the studio. She answers : “ For us there is no general rule. We look at every studio, every team and a variety of factors when we have to make such decisions.” From the outside, this speech was quickly perceived as unconvincing and almost unrealistic. But while these comments could have been forgotten, a post from Bond resurfaces and becomes very bitter.
Tango Gameworks just celebrated its 14th anniversary.
🚨Xbox President Sarah Bond responded to them and said: “Here’s to many more!” 😳🫠
Thanks to @oliver_drk for the find pic.twitter.com/9JGjytmtIg
– THE RED DRAGON (@TWTHEREDDRAGON) May 10, 2024
More than two months ago, long before Tango Gameworks closed its doors, the studio celebrated its 14th anniversary. A post from the group revealed that they had organized a big party for the occasion and invited the developers and some Xbox employees. Of course, these photos are showing their age, as is the message thanking everyone who has helped Tango throughout its history. The worst thing, however, is Sarah Bond’s answer: “
“Happy birthday! There are many more to come”‘.
A problem with Xbox?
At this point several questions arise! Did Bond know that Tango Gameworks was closing? If so, it’s very ironic and very sad to expect so much from a studio at the end of your life. On the other hand, it could also be that she doesn’t know because the clasps would have been made in fashion. That would mean thatXbox was in a serious crisis, which the company still isn’t talking about. In any case, the story is over for Tango. Spencer mentioned that some developers would be redirected to other projects, but did not provide further details.
