"It genuinely breaks my heart"- Confusion and frustration reign as gaming communities react to Xbox's drastic restructuring this week
It's been another difficult week for Xbox and the many studios it operates, as a second wave of layoffs has ripped through the company. The saddest news surrounds the impending closure of Hellblade studio Ninja Theory , but layoffs have all but dismantled Halo Studios and halved Age of Empires developer World's Edge as well. Read more
This week has been an emotionally taxing one for Xbox and its various studios, as the company has undergone a second round of layoffs. The most devastating news involves the closure of Ninja Theory, creators of the critically acclaimed game Hellblade. In addition to this, Halo Studios has been dismantled, and Age of Empires developer World's Edge has been halved.
Beyond these layoffs, Xbox has restructured the management of its studios, delegating control to either Bethesda or Activision. Obsidian moved to Bethesda, while Rare, World's Edge, and Halo moved to Activision. This restructuring has left many in the gaming community confused and frustrated, as they grapple with concerns about the future of these studios and the potential for more aggressive monetisation of their games.
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