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Microsoft: Please let your Xbox studios cook — they shouldn't be punished for previous experiments and mismanagement

Studios like Ninja Theory and others are reportedly on the block at Microsoft. It shouldn't be like this so soon after the Xbox Showcase.

Windows Central

Amid reports of closures to Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games, Xbox Game Studios CEO Craig Duncan is stepping down from the role after less than two years

Xbox Game Studios CEO Craig Duncan is reportedly stepping down from his position after less than two years in the role.

TechRadar

"The rumors are false": No, Microsoft isn't already looking to 'reverse course' on Xbox exclusives — but it's not hard to understand why these rumors spread

Rumors picked up over the weekend spread by anonymous forum posters that Microsoft wasn't truly committed to exclusive games. Microsoft has denied them.

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'Fallout 5' Release Date Update: Xbox Boss Outlines Strategy to Slash Ridiculous Wait

A report suggests Xbox chief Asha Sharma may back extra funding for Bethesda and Halo Studios, a move that could speed up the next 'Fallout' game. The update does not confirm a release date, but it does hint at a possible shift in Microsoft's priorities.

International Business Times UK

XBOX studios are reportedly trying to spin off as Microsoft weighs more closures

Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory are in danger.

Dot Esports

Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and other Xbox studios could close

Microsoft's "Xbox reset" is starting to sound more like a bulldozing.

PC Gamer

Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and others "at risk of being shuttered" according to new report — "active negotiations" for independence are ongoing

Microsoft and Xbox may soon close several of its game studios as part of a planned reorganization of the brand's business, according to a new report.

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Double Fine, Ninja Theory reportedly among multiple Xbox studios rushing to negotiate an exit as Microsoft plans more layoffs

Compulsion Games is seemingly just the start

GamesRadar

Xbox Game Studios head and chief of staff step down as 'Xbox reset' looms

Studio closures are expected as Xbox's new leadership looks for a fresh start.

PC Gamer

With so much uncertainty swelling around Xbox, Senua is the action-adventure shot in the arm that the Hellblade series deserves

Summer Preview | It's all change at Xbox right now, which is why Ninja Theory unleashing a lush action-adventure game couldn't have come at a better time

GamesRadar

Xbox is reportedly closing South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games after bragging about its award-winning developers earlier this year

The shutdown comes just a few days after a report claiming that major layoffs at Xbox were on the way.

PC Gamer

Latest Microsoft victim reportedly being closed after releasing one game since Xbox acquisition

The new heads of Xbox praised the studio this year

GamesRadar

Microsoft and Xbox may close South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games — it was just hiring for a "fascinating, intriguing, brand new IP" [UPDATED]

As Microsoft and Xbox prepare for a huge business reset, it reportedly has plans to shut down South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games.

Windows Central

XBOX reportedly exploring shutdowns of several studios as part of new CEO’s ‘reset’

It begins.

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As Xbox eyes layoffs, Microsoft's CEO says its videogames aren't monetised enough—so it's not the cancelled games or $68.7 billion deals or AI overspending, then

Watch that line go up, up up up up up.

GamesRadar

Microsoft CEO admits "there's more monetization of Xbox games happening on YouTube" than the company as it tries to "turn this into a sustainable business"

He says this amid an "Xbox reset"

Player One

Xbox Faces Major Questions as Microsoft Pushes For Profitability After Years of Investment

Microsoft wants Xbox to become profitable after decades of investment. Here's what Satya Nadella said about Xbox's future, "Project Helix," and rising costs.

Player One

Microsoft Reportedly Considers Spinning Out Xbox to 'Make It Easier to Sell'

Microsoft wants to overhaul its struggling Xbox, and one of the options the company is considering is making it its wholly owned subsidiary.

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The Economic Times

YouTube earns more from Xbox games than Microsoft: CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that YouTube generates more revenue from Xbox games than Microsoft itself, highlighting a struggle to monetise its gaming division despite significant investment. This comes as Bloomberg reported last week that Xbox is planning major layoffs next month, along with significant reductions to marketing and other…

Windows Central

Should Xbox CEOs have term limits, and did this week show why the question matters?

Xbox’s financial troubles and leadership questions overshadowed Windows 11 updates and PC reboot fixes this week.

International Business Times UK

Microsoft Secretly Considered Selling Xbox After Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 'Cannibalized' the Brand

Microsoft internally debated selling Xbox due to strategic challenges and underperformance, particularly with Call of Duty. The company now backs restructuring plans to regain competitiveness.

Destructoid

XBOX wants to ‘accelerate’ Fallout and Elder Scrolls releases, so we might finally get word if TES6 even exists

It's going to be a rough ride for XBOX if something doesn't change.

International Business Times UK

The 'Playable State' Trap: Why Xbox Rushing Bethesda's the Elder Scrolls 6 Is Terrifying Fans

Xbox's strategy to expedite game development may lead to an earlier release of Elder Scrolls 6, sparking concerns among fans about potential quality issues.

International Business Times UK

Leaked Email Exposes Why Xbox Is Unleashing Mass Layoffs Next Month

Microsoft's Xbox division is set for significant layoffs due to financial pressures, marking a strategic shift under new leadership as it grapples with declining revenue and subscription model challenges.

The Economic Times

Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox: Report

Microsoft is exploring significant changes for its Xbox gaming division. Options include a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is also considering joint ventures. These moves aim to make the gaming business more attractive for potential sale. New leadership plans increased spending on top game…

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