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Xbox blames too many games for studio closures

Xbox blames too many games for studio closures

After several Bethesda studios closed, Xbox and Bethesda leadership held a town hall meeting with employees to discuss the closures, stating that the company’s studios had been spread too thin and they wanted to focus on fewer projects in the future. Thank you PS Plus for making my backlog even bigger On May 7th Xbox ...

Redfall’s offline mode was being worked on, but is now dead

Redfall’s offline mode was being worked on, but is now dead

Early today, Redfall The development studio Arkane Austin has been closed by Xbox alongside Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Games. And it sounds like the team was working on new content and updates for the vampire-hunting shooter before the shutdown, which will now never be released again. The best reveals from the Game Awards 2023 ...

It’s time to stop giving Xbox boss Phil Spencer a pass

It’s time to stop giving Xbox boss Phil Spencer a pass

On May 7th Xbox announced the closure of three studios: Arcane Austin (Redfall), Tango Gameworks (HiFi Rush) and Alpha Dog Games (Mighty downfall). The support studio Roundhouse Games was also acquired by Zenimax Online Studios (Elder Scrolls Online). The news is another example for Xbox –who spent billions Purchase of studios– Cut costs, lay people ...

Game developers react to shocking shutdowns

Game developers react to shocking shutdowns

One of the worst years for Cancellations, curtailments and closures in the history of the video game industry has just claimed its next victims, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Developers and fans alike are in disbelief. “Great teams are disappearing before our eyes again, and it’s a damn gut punch,” wrote Dinga Bakaba, director ...

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Xbox will share big news on Thursday… via its podcast

Xbox will share big news on Thursday… via its podcast

Screenshot: Microsoft After over a week swirling rumors where the Xbox community was sent Meltdown As for the future of the console and its exclusive games, the company is ready to provide clarity on what is to come. The Xbox Twitter account posted today that it will release a special edition of the Official Xbox ...

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All Xbox games are supposedly coming to PS5 and Switch

All Xbox games are supposedly coming to PS5 and Switch

Screenshot: Microsoft Lately, the gaming industry has been rocked by news that could change the dynamic between console giants Xbox and PlayStation. A Number of recent leaks suggested that Microsoft may plan to abandon exclusivity and introduce its catalog of titles as follows gloriole to competing platforms… even the PS5 Those fans of this rumor ...