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gaming28 days ago•5 min saved

Indie Comeback: Compulsion Games and Double Fine Reclaim Independence from Xbox

Compulsion Games and Double Fine announce they will return to independent management after their time with Xbox, retaining ownership of Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight. This follows Xbox's July 6 layoffs of 3,200 staff and the divestment of five studios, with Ninja Theory and Undead Labs in acquisition and Arkane Lyon entering a consultation period. Both studios express gratitude to Xbox and anticipate the next chapter as independent entities.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

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gaming1 month ago•16 min saved

Xbox in talks over Compulsion Games’ future amid shutdown rumors

Rumors that Xbox could shut down Compulsion Games circulated, but Kotaku later reported leadership is negotiating with Microsoft about the studio’s fate; no details have been disclosed and Microsoft did not comment. Compulsion, known for South of Midnight and We Happy Few, reportedly employs around 100 people; the latest title was praised creatively but had limited commercial impact. The outcome remains unconfirmed.

via Pure Xbox|

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business1 month ago•13 min saved

Xbox to Close Compulsion Games, Home to Peabody-Winning South of Midnight

Kotaku reports Xbox plans to shutter Compulsion Games, the Peabody Award-winning studio behind South of Midnight (and We Happy Few); the exact number of affected employees is unclear—LinkedIn lists around 90, though insiders say the total may be higher—and some staff have started job-hunting. The move comes amid broader leadership changes and financial tensions at Xbox, with no official comment from the company.

via Kotaku|

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