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Compulsion Games goes independent, regains IP after leaving Xbox
business3 days ago

Compulsion Games goes independent, regains IP after leaving Xbox

Compulsion Games has become independent from Xbox Game Studios, with leadership buying the studio and its staff to pursue independence. The studio regains ownership of its IP (Contrast, We Happy Few, South of Midnight) and its publishing rights, and plans to become self-sustaining while exploring partnerships. Some staff left during the transition, and Microsoft had previously laid off about 20% of the team, but CEO Guillaume Provost says the exit was gracious and the move keeps the team intact.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#compulsion-games#independence
Blizzard Emerges as Xbox's Top Studio in FY26, Fueled by Diablo 4 and Overwatch
business14 days ago

Blizzard Emerges as Xbox's Top Studio in FY26, Fueled by Diablo 4 and Overwatch

Leaked emails reviewed by Windows Central claim Blizzard was Xbox Game Studios’ top-performing unit in FY26, driven by Diablo 4 and Overwatch and marking Blizzard’s third-highest top-line revenue. Microsoft does not publicly disclose studio-level numbers, so the figures are unconfirmed, with Blizzard set to detail its slate at BlizzCon 2026 as it remains separated from the rest of Microsoft Games.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#blizzard#business#diablo-4
Gears of War: E-Day's Limited-Access Beta Draws Big Crowd
gaming14 days ago

Gears of War: E-Day's Limited-Access Beta Draws Big Crowd

The Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta drew a sizable crowd during its limited-access early weekend, earning a top-10 Xbox Top 40 rank and signaling strong launch potential. The full open beta begins August 13, 2026 for all Xbox players, with PC Game Pass subscribers and pre-orders eligible to join earlier; full achievements land on October 6, 2026 as the game eyes a major release later this year.

via TrueAchievements|
#gaming#gears-of-war-e-day#multiplayer
Two August Gears of War: E-Day Betas Bring PvP, Horde Siege and Open Access
gaming22 days ago

Two August Gears of War: E-Day Betas Bring PvP, Horde Siege and Open Access

Gears of War: E-Day will run two beta weekends in August: Aug 6–10 for players with early access (preorder or Ultimate/PC Game Pass) and Aug 13–17 open to all on Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Xbox PC and Steam). The beta features Versus multiplayer and the new Horde Siege mode (12-player squads with objectives and extraction). The game launches Oct 6, 2026, with achievements available at release.

via TrueAchievements|
#beta-weekends#early-access#gaming
Halo: Campaign Evolved glitch makes the toughest achievements a breeze
gaming29 days ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved glitch makes the toughest achievements a breeze

A newly discovered exploit in Halo: Campaign Evolved lets players max out in-game difficulty modifiers (Damage Resistance 2000%, Shield Recharge 200%, Damage Modifier 300%, Melee Damage Modifier 300%, and Bottomless Clip for infinite ammo) to complete the LASO (Legendary All Skulls On) and Remixed Mix Master challenges with little risk. After unlocking the LASO skulls, players can enable the modifiers to run through the campaign; progress trackers may require visiting Pillar of Autumn to re-register skulls for mission-by-mission progress. The studio may patch this in a future update as the game launches on Game Pass.

via TrueAchievements|
#achievements#campaign-evolved#gaming
Xbox Studio Leaders Debate Game Pass Valuation
business1 month ago

Xbox Studio Leaders Debate Game Pass Valuation

New reports claim some Xbox studio leaders detest Game Pass, arguing it devalues their games and harms perceived market value; critics say day-one availability signals titles can’t sell on their own, while proponents say Game Pass offers a steady revenue stream via engagement metrics, despite concerns about transparency and how bonuses are earned. The discussion comes as price changes and shifts in day-one releases for big titles like Call of Duty reshape the service’s economics and strategy for Xbox.

via TrueAchievements|
#business#engagement-metrics#game-pass
Obsidian to Lead New Fallout Game Amid Xbox Restructuring
gaming1 month ago

Obsidian to Lead New Fallout Game Amid Xbox Restructuring

Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly developing a new Fallout title led by Josh Sawyer as part of an Xbox-wide restructuring that has affected 60–70 Obsidian employees. A small team will continue work on an Avowed sequel, with other staff focusing on DLC for The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2; Bethesda is expected to collaborate on the Fallout project. The broader layoffs hit Id Software and Bethesda Game Studios in Austin, among others, as Microsoft says it will support independent studios rather than owning every studio.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#avowed#fallout#gaming
Xbox reshapes Arkane with MachineGames co-founder taking the helm
gaming1 month ago

Xbox reshapes Arkane with MachineGames co-founder taking the helm

Xbox is undertaking a leadership reshuffle: Arkane Studios’ president Leonard Bendel resigns while MachineGames co-founder Jerk Gustafsson takes over Arkane’s operations, a move that could signal closer ties or a merger between Arkane and MachineGames. Blade development reportedly continues, even as Microsoft pursues a broader studio reset and cost-cutting that has spurred negotiations and potential restructurings across several studios within its gaming division.

via Windows Central|
#arkane-studios#blade-marvel#gaming
Compulsion Games Staff Allowed to Seek Other Jobs Ahead of Xbox Layoffs
business1 month ago

Compulsion Games Staff Allowed to Seek Other Jobs Ahead of Xbox Layoffs

Bloomberg reports that staff at Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight division have been given permission to openly seek new jobs ahead of anticipated Xbox layoffs in July; no dismissals have occurred yet, but leadership reportedly expects job losses, with potential outcomes including studio closure or spin-off under new ownership; other Xbox studios like Ninja Theory and Double Fine are in similar negotiations.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#business#compulsion-games#layoffs
Kojima Teases Unseen Single-Player Horror With Safety Valve
technology2 months ago

Kojima Teases Unseen Single-Player Horror With Safety Valve

Hideo Kojima describes his upcoming single-player horror game as 'something no one has ever seen before,' potentially coming to PS5 but published by Xbox Game Studios. He says it will be scarier than anything before, yet includes a system that lets players continue if it gets too frightening. Development is underway with no release date or confirmed platform, and publishers reportedly thought the concept sounded crazy.

via Push Square|
#adaptive-scare-system#horror#kojima
Xbox Studio Shakeup: Reports say multiple studios seek independence from Microsoft
business2 months ago

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|
#business#double-fine#microsoft
Xbox Shakeup Threatens Several Studios as Independence Talks Continue
gaming2 months ago

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|
#compulsion-games#double-fine#gaming