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Microsoft is closing multiple studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall creator Arkane Austin

Microsoft has announced the closure of multiple studios at Bethesda.

TechRadar

Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively

"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."

PC Gamer

Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources”

Two further studios will also be shuttered

GamesRadar

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Xbox has reached an agreement with 'Crash Bandicoot,' 'Spyro' dev Toys for Bob for their new game

During a recent town hall meeting within Xbox and Activision-Blizzard, Microsoft's President of Game Content Matt Booty confirmed that the firm has reached an agreement with Toys for Bob to fund their first game since going independent.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass has hit a new growth milestone, as Microsoft's gaming ambitions expand

Despite rumors that Xbox Game Pass might lose day one exclusive games, it seems that instead, Xbox Game Pass is forging ahead with an additional boatload of subscribers.

Windows Central

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms some Xbox games are headed to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

During a new episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that four Xbox games are coming to other platforms.

Windows Central

Xbox Podcast - everything announced at the Future of Xbox event

Xbox's got some news about hardware, exclusivity, and more

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Official Xbox Podcast will discuss the future of the brand on February 15

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty will host a 'special edition' Official Xbox Podcast on February 15.

TechRadar

Here's when the future of Xbox will be confirmed, and how to listen to it live

Phil Spencer and other Xbox execs will reveal what's next for Microsoft's games arm in a podcast today

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer to discuss the future of the Xbox business via the Official Xbox Podcast on Thursday

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer will be discussing the future of Xbox on an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast on Feb. 15, 2024.

Windows Central

The Xbox news everybody's desperate for is apparently coming in a podcast with Phil Spencer this week

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty have some "updates on the Xbox business" for you

GamesRadar

Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra is departing the company today, says it’s time to ‘become Blizzard’s biggest fan from the outside’

Mike Ybarra has confirmed that he's leaving Blizzard Entertainment today (January 25).

TechRadar

Microsoft cancels Blizzard's survival game amid layoffs, shifts developers to "one of several promising new projects" [UPDATED]

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Blizzard's upcoming survival game, moving some of its developers to other projects.

Windows Central

New Microsoft Activision Blizzard leadership changes see CEO Kotick and others leave soon, Xbox fully take over

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down as Microsoft makes several significant leadership changes.

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Following the release of Starfield and more this year, Xbox says it's on track for 4 "big" first-party games a year

"So every three months, we've got something new coming out"

Windows Central

Turn 10 Studios and Forza boss Alan Hartman is the new head of Xbox Game Studios

Turn 10 Studios boss Alan Hartman, who has helped oversee the Forza franchise, is now head of Xbox Game Studios.

GamesRadar

Microsoft was ready to "spend Sony out of business" back in 2019

An internal email has revealed that Microsoft was willing to spend big to get ahead of Sony

Windows Central

Xbox internal emails: Microsoft 'positioned' to 'spend Sony out of business'

The hearing between Microsoft and the FTC has brought countless revelations about Xbox's long-term business strategies. And some of these discussions were very aggressive.

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Perfect Dark reportedly "years" from launch after a development reboot in 2022

Perfect Dark is once again "in the earliest stages" of development

Windows Central

Report: Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark's release is 'years away' due to development struggles

A new report reveals the Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark is "years away" from launch due to significant development issues.

Windows Central

Want Xbox VR? Here's what Xbox's Matt Booty had to say about it.

Matt Booty, who leads 23 game studios at Microsoft, discussed virtual and augmented reality in a recent interview. Here's what would have to happen for Microsoft to expand into that space.

GamesRadar

Halo Infinite devs will drop seasonal cutscenes to focus on gameplay additions

And the response is surprisingly understanding

GamesRadar

Xbox games have to hit 10 million players to be considered a success

This is also why Xbox isn't getting in on the VR market

Tom’s Guide

Xbox shoots down VR gaming on Series X

Xbox Game Studio boss Matt Booty says VR isn't big enough for dedicated Xbox Series X games or hardware.

Windows Central

New Halo Infinite leak allegedly shows 343i dev processes, outsourcing info

A leaked Halo Infinite document allegedly shows how 343 is working with its partner studios.

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