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Xbox shouldn't close Ninja Theory, Compulsion, and Double Fine and should never have bought them

1 hour ago

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Multiple reports indicate that at least three Xbox Game Studios—Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games—are in danger of being shut down by Microsoft. The studios are reportedly negotiating with Microsoft to avoid closure, possibly by regaining independence. This comes amid a broader 'reset' announced by Xbox head Asha Sharma, which may lead to further studio closures.

How outlets framed it

The Spanish source frames the event as a dramatic collapse of Xbox, using apocalyptic language, while the British and American sources present it more as reported negotiations or closures, with some uncertainty. The Russian source highlights a 'reset' strategy, and the Italian and Japanese sources vary between definitive closure statements and ongoing negotiations. Overall, the tone ranges from alarmist (ES) to factual (GB, US), with differences in whether closures are presented as certain or still under negotiation.

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