Xbox Is Closing Ninja Theory, and Double Fine and Compulsion May Not Be Far Behind

Xbox Shut Down Ninja Theory Less Than Two Weeks After Showing New Game

Xbox has been in the headlines for months now, with the new CEO, Asha Sharma, making amazing improvements, and now the unfortunate news of studio closures. The most recent news is that Xbox shut down Ninja Theory only two weeks after showing off their next game in the Hellblade series, Senua. This comes quickly after news spread that Xbox shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind the award-winning South of Midnight. Double Fine, known for Ps…

All-new XBOX controller and console to release this year, amid rumours Microsoft could spin off PS5 rival

The last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster for longtime XBOX fans. The Microsoft-owned gaming brand just wrapped up its latest Games Showcase — the first keynote from newly-appointed CEO Asha Sharma, who also rebranded her dvision from "Microsoft Gaming" to "XBOX", officially stylised in all-caps for the first time — where it announced a slew of new titles, including a fresh look at the Fable reboot, the incoming Halo: Campaign Evolv…

First Xbox Studio Closures May Hit Creators of Multiple Critically-Acclaimed Games

New reports and leaks reveal a handful of critically-acclaimed studios that may currently be negotiating with Xbox to attempt to avoid full-on closures. Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games Rumored to Be In Danger of Closing Although Xbox had a very exciting Xbox Games Showcase just a week ago, the company didn’t waste any time moving on from the game announcements and pivoting to plans for a massive corporate restructuring that could…

Here Are The Studios Reportedly On Xbox’s Chopping Block

Xbox is on the verge of axing a number of its first-party studios, creators of some of its highest profile games.

Xbox shuts down major studio after revealing its new game just days ago

Less than two weeks after announcing the studio's next game, Xbox appears to be shuttering the doors of one of its most acclaimed developers.

Xbox is closing Ninja Theory, and Double Fine and Compulsion may not be far behind

Sources have told The Verge that Ninja Theory staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, leaving the team looking for a buyer so...