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The Biggest Gaming News Of 2024: Xbox's Evolution, Shutdowns, And A Dearth Of GTA 6 And Switch 2

2024 was marked by significant layoffs and studio closures in the gaming industry despite high profits for major companies.

Sony pulls the plug on Concord and shuts down Firewalk Studios

Sony has permanently shut down the Concord game and its studio due to poor sales performance.

Phil Spencer: "Running a sustainable business" the reason why Xbox closed multiple beloved Bethesda game studios

Spencer acknowledges hard decisions in studio closures.

Xbox Is Shutting Down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, And More

Xbox is closing several Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, for reprioritization purposes.

Xbox Studio Closures Are Confusing | Spot On

Xbox leadership closing high-profile studios raises questions about the platform's future and Game Pass's role.

'Feel the burn' marketing tag ages very poorly - and very quickly - following Xbox studio closures

Microsoft changed tagline 'Feel the Burn Today' on new Xbox controller due to backlash for closing studios.

The Biggest Gaming News Of 2024: Xbox's Evolution, Shutdowns, And A Dearth Of GTA 6 And Switch 2

2024 was marked by significant layoffs and studio closures in the gaming industry despite high profits for major companies.

Sony pulls the plug on Concord and shuts down Firewalk Studios

Sony has permanently shut down the Concord game and its studio due to poor sales performance.

Phil Spencer: "Running a sustainable business" the reason why Xbox closed multiple beloved Bethesda game studios

Spencer acknowledges hard decisions in studio closures.

Xbox Is Shutting Down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, And More

Xbox is closing several Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, for reprioritization purposes.

Xbox Studio Closures Are Confusing | Spot On

Xbox leadership closing high-profile studios raises questions about the platform's future and Game Pass's role.

'Feel the burn' marketing tag ages very poorly - and very quickly - following Xbox studio closures

Microsoft changed tagline 'Feel the Burn Today' on new Xbox controller due to backlash for closing studios.
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Revenge Of The Savage Planet Is A Meta Commentary On How Google Sucks

Raccoon Logic emerged from the closure of Stadia, facing challenges including retrieving their game IP from Google.

XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices

Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant on June 3, 2025, due to underperformance and ceasing development, affecting associated studios in San Francisco and Osaka.

Revenge Of The Savage Planet Is A Meta Commentary On How Google Sucks

Raccoon Logic emerged from the closure of Stadia, facing challenges including retrieving their game IP from Google.

XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices

Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant on June 3, 2025, due to underperformance and ceasing development, affecting associated studios in San Francisco and Osaka.
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"We're in the business of making great big hits", Take-Two CEO says after shuttering good studios and selling good indie publisher Private Division to a mystery buyer

Take-Two has officially shut down Intercept Games and Roll7 and sold indie publisher Private Division to focus on larger, AAA game development.

Kerbal Space Program publisher Private Division has been sold to a mystery buyer

Take-Two has transitioned to focus on larger AAA projects following the sale of its boutique label Private Division.

"We're in the business of making great big hits", Take-Two CEO says after shuttering good studios and selling good indie publisher Private Division to a mystery buyer

Take-Two has officially shut down Intercept Games and Roll7 and sold indie publisher Private Division to focus on larger, AAA game development.

Kerbal Space Program publisher Private Division has been sold to a mystery buyer

Take-Two has transitioned to focus on larger AAA projects following the sale of its boutique label Private Division.
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It's all very sad, isn't it - where does the games industry go from here?

The video game industry is experiencing significant layoffs and closures despite an era of high-quality game releases.

Xbox Paradoxically Shuts Down The Studio Behind Its Best Exclusive in Years

Studio closures are contradicting Xbox's claims of supporting creative visions.

It's all very sad, isn't it - where does the games industry go from here?

The video game industry is experiencing significant layoffs and closures despite an era of high-quality game releases.

Xbox Paradoxically Shuts Down The Studio Behind Its Best Exclusive in Years

Studio closures are contradicting Xbox's claims of supporting creative visions.
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#bethesda

Report: Xbox Closing Studios Blamed On Too Many Games

Xbox and Bethesda leadership held a meeting with staff to explain the closures due to studios being spread too thin, aiming to focus on fewer projects.

Xbox president Sarah Bond comments on Bethesda studio closures

Rising costs of developing AAA games impacting studio closures.

Report: Xbox Closing Studios Blamed On Too Many Games

Xbox and Bethesda leadership held a meeting with staff to explain the closures due to studios being spread too thin, aiming to focus on fewer projects.

Xbox president Sarah Bond comments on Bethesda studio closures

Rising costs of developing AAA games impacting studio closures.
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Pushing Buttons: With creative developers shutting everywhere, the future of games looks bleaker and boring

Take-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto.

Microsoft Wants More Award-Winning Games Like Hi-Fi Rush, Just Fired Everyone Who Made Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft is focusing on smaller games that win awards despite recent studio closures.

Arkane Austin Was Pitching Immersive Sim Prior To Closure, More Cuts At Xbox Coming - Report

Arkane Austin was reportedly working on a new single-player immersive sim game before its closure, with potential plans to revisit the Dishonored series.
Xbox is facing ongoing studio closures and job cuts, with a focus on redistributing resources to major franchises like Fallout and Doom.

Pushing Buttons: With creative developers shutting everywhere, the future of games looks bleaker and boring

Take-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto.

Microsoft Wants More Award-Winning Games Like Hi-Fi Rush, Just Fired Everyone Who Made Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft is focusing on smaller games that win awards despite recent studio closures.

Arkane Austin Was Pitching Immersive Sim Prior To Closure, More Cuts At Xbox Coming - Report

Arkane Austin was reportedly working on a new single-player immersive sim game before its closure, with potential plans to revisit the Dishonored series.
Xbox is facing ongoing studio closures and job cuts, with a focus on redistributing resources to major franchises like Fallout and Doom.
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#xbox

Xbox Exec On Why Microsoft Closed Hi-Fi Rush Studio Despite The Game Doing Well

Xbox made significant business decisions in 2024, including layoffs and studio closures, with Tango Gameworks being a notable case study.

Xbox's Shift To 'High-Impact' Games Is Misguided At Best, Reckless At Worst

Xbox is shutting down several acquired studios to focus on high-impact, blockbuster games from Bethesda.
Matt Booty's strategy to prioritize high-impact titles contradicts Xbox's past emphasis on diverse and sustainable gaming experiences.

Xbox Exec On Why Microsoft Closed Hi-Fi Rush Studio Despite The Game Doing Well

Xbox made significant business decisions in 2024, including layoffs and studio closures, with Tango Gameworks being a notable case study.

Xbox's Shift To 'High-Impact' Games Is Misguided At Best, Reckless At Worst

Xbox is shutting down several acquired studios to focus on high-impact, blockbuster games from Bethesda.
Matt Booty's strategy to prioritize high-impact titles contradicts Xbox's past emphasis on diverse and sustainable gaming experiences.
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PlayStation Cancels Multiple Games Amid Massive Job Cuts

Sony announces layoffs impacting several PlayStation studios.
The layoffs will affect around 900 people, or 8% of Sony's workforce.
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