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gaming4 days ago•32 min saved

Double Fine and Compulsion go indie, keep their IP after Xbox reshuffle

Microsoft’s Xbox is restructuring and spinning off four studios; Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games will become independent studios, retaining ownership of their IP and catalogs, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs move to new ownership with funding for their next games; Arkane is assessing options, and both Double Fine and Compulsion have publicly affirmed their plans to continue making unique games under their own management.

via The Verge|

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business24 days ago•1 min saved

Xbox’s Studio Reset Sparks Uncertain Futures for Core Teams

Bloomberg reports Microsoft is negotiating with Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory to avert closures as Xbox undergoes a company-wide reset with layoffs and leadership changes; Ninja Theory canceled Mara while still pursuing Hellblade’s Senua project, Compulsion’s South of Midnight may be shut down, and executives Craig Duncan and Louise O’Connor left with Matt Booty set to take over Duncan’s duties.

via 80 Level|

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business24 days ago•4 min saved

Xbox Studio Shakeup: Reports say multiple studios seek independence from Microsoft

Bloomberg reports several Microsoft-owned Xbox studios—including Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory—are negotiating buybacks to regain independence to avert closures, amid a broader leadership and budget reset under new Xbox leadership. The Verge and Kotaku corroborate that some studios are at risk and that staff have been briefed on potential shutdowns, signaling a potentially drastic reconfiguration of the Xbox lineup.

via Eurogamer|

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gaming25 days ago•8 min saved

Double Fine Posts Emoji as Xbox Closure Rumors Roil Gaming Scene

After rumors of Xbox studio closures circulated, Double Fine posted a single emoji on X and BlueSky, sparking widespread speculation; the post has drawn 400k+ views as fans await official confirmation from Microsoft.

via Pure Xbox|

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gaming25 days ago•88 min saved

Xbox Shakeup Threatens Several Studios as Independence Talks Continue

A Bloomberg report cited by Windows Central says multiple Xbox Game Studios teams—led by Double Fine and Ninja Theory—are “at risk of being shuttered” and are in “active negotiations to spin off” from Xbox, with Compulsion Games and others in a similar position as Microsoft rolls out a broad 100‑day “Xbox reset” that could include layoffs; some studios may attempt to become independent or be bought out, while staff are being allowed to seek other opportunities.

via Windows Central|

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business25 days ago•4 min saved

Xbox weighs shuttering Compulsion Games in wider studio overhaul

Microsoft is reportedly considering closing Compulsion Games (South of Midnight) as part of a broader Xbox studio crisis, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also at risk; leadership is negotiating the studio’s fate, and Bloomberg says several Xbox studios may be folded or spun off to avoid total collapse, while layoffs and leadership exits, including Craig Duncan and Louise O’Connor, are part of the shakeup; South of Midnight has recently won major awards.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

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gaming25 days ago•17 min saved

Xbox Studios on the Brink: Some to Become Independent, Others Face Closure

Reports suggest several Xbox Game Studios are at risk of closure or may be spun off as independent entities, including Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory. The moves appear tied to portfolio consolidation and Game Pass economics, sparking concern for staff and what this means for Xbox’s upcoming lineup.

via Push Square|

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news2 months ago•14 min saved

Double Fine Unionizes at Microsoft, Joins Growing Xbox Studio Labor Movement

Workers at Double Fine Productions filed a petition with the NLRB and seek voluntary recognition from Microsoft to form a union with the Communications Workers of America, representing 42 employees; this expands union activity within Microsoft's gaming division, and follows a broader wave of organizing across studios tied to the company.

via Kotaku|

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labor2 months ago•3 min saved

Double Fine Initiates Union Drive With CWA

Double Fine Productions is forming a union with the Communications Workers of America for its 42 regular employees, filing an NLRB petition for voluntary recognition and signaling ongoing labor organizing within Microsoft's game studios.

via Aftermath|

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gaming2 months ago•51 min saved

Kiln lights up Double Fine's quirky Xbox era

Kiln is a four-on-four multiplayer brawler from Double Fine that tasks teams with dousing water to extinguish the opponent’s kiln; built on a charming pottery theme with customizable pots and fast, chaotic rounds, it’s available now on PS5, Xbox, and PC and proves Double Fine’s offbeat magic is still rolling.

via The Verge|

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gaming2 months ago•6 min saved

Kiln Pots Its Way Onto Game Pass Day One

Xbox Game Pass is adding Kiln, a chaotic pottery-based multiplayer title from Double Fine, as a day-one release for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 23, 2026. In Kiln you sculpt clay pots, possess them to fight, and compete in explosive team modes, with progress tracked in the hub world The Wedge and main mode Quench; the launch includes a four-week roadmap of freebies (Dinosaur Decoration Pack, a new map called Hades, and a Sticker Pack), followed by a Cats and Dogs Decoration Pack and more maps later in summer, plus a photo mode planned for Fall/Winter. Achievements total 1,000G and may be time-consuming to grind. Recent price cuts to Game Pass enhance accessibility for subscribers.

via TrueAchievements|

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technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Kiln fires up a 4v4 pottery battle on Day One with Xbox Game Pass

Double Fine's Kiln, a 4v4 online pottery battle, launches on Xbox Game Pass and PC with preloads live; it’s also purchasable on Xbox Store (Standard and Fired Up Edition) and supports Xbox Play Anywhere for cross-buy between Xbox and PC.

via Pure Xbox|

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gaming3 months ago•6 min saved

Steam opens Kiln beta: Double Fine's Xbox Game Pass title arrives early for PC players

Kiln, Double Fine's competitive multiplayer pottery game tied to Xbox Game Pass, is available in an open beta on Steam for PC players ahead of its full launch on April 23, 2026. The preview lets players try 4v4 matches, crafting pots before unleashing them in battle; progress likely won't carry over to the final release, and participants will receive a Participation Trophy when Kiln launches, with achievements coming later.

via TrueAchievements|

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games3 months ago•12 min saved

Kiln Open Beta Gets Real: Double Fine Reveals Favorite Pots Ahead of Launch

Kiln’s Open Beta Throwdown is live on Steam through April 11, letting players sample Double Fine’s online pottery brawler ahead of the April 23 launch on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Game Pass; players craft pots on a wheel, customize with tools and attacks while battling online, with Double Fine sharing their favorite ‘pot-sona’ designs for inspiration and pre-orders offering Standard and Fired Up editions plus the Warrior-Artist Decoration Pack.

via Xbox Wire|

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technology3 months ago•8 min saved

Kiln Sparks to Life: Double Fine's Chaotic Online Pottery Brawler Arrives April 23

Kiln, Double Fine's online multiplayer pottery brawler, launches April 23 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. An open Steam beta runs April 9–11. The game centers on 4v4 matches where players shape pottery on a wheel, with vessel size affecting stats and abilities, decorate with glazes, and race to quench the enemy kiln while destroying opponents’ pots. There’s no in-game voice chat at release; players can squad up via Xbox social features. Pre-orders unlock a Fired Up edition with extra cosmetics and currency. Field notes from Day of the Devs highlight the game’s approachable entry and high creative ceiling, with maps and gimmicks shaping chaotic battles.

via Xbox Wire|

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