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Just days after buying back its independence from Xbox, Compulsion Games, developer of South of Midnight and We Happy Few, is seeking new collaboration opportunities. The studio is open to supporting other projects, indicating a potential shift in its immediate focus. As the gaming industry navigates cost-cutting measures, Compulsion Games' next move is closely watched.
Ninja Theory (Hellblade) and Double Fine (Psychonauts) are reportedly negotiating with Microsoft to avoid closure amid significant Xbox business cuts. Their potential independence would still likely result in substantial layoffs. The move follows Xbox boss Asha Sharma's "reset" warning and a revealed 3% accountability margin for Microsoft's gaming business.
XBOX celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day by unveiling improved Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers, including a new Goal Post design, and enhances its Accessible Gaming page. These updates aim to further inclusivity in gaming, alongside highlighting accessibility features in recent titles like Forza Horizon 6, Kiln, Sea of Thieves, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Double Fine, the acclaimed studio behind Psychonauts and recent release Kiln, has filed a union petition with the CWA, seeking recognition from Microsoft. This move reflects the growing unionization trend in the U.S. games industry. With 42 workers involved, the studio's future within Microsoft's portfolio is under scrutiny.
Double Fine, the Xbox-owned studio behind Psychonauts 2, has filed to unionize with the CWA, seeking protections amid significant strategy shifts under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The move includes all 42 employees and comes as Xbox undergoes sweeping changes, including alterations to Game Pass and leadership overhauls. This unionization reflects a growing trend among Xbox-owned studios.
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