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Double Fine lays off 25.6% of staff amid transition to independence

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Double Fine, a game development studio known for "Psychonauts," has laid off 25.6% of its staff. This reduction occurred three weeks after Xbox announced its own significant restructuring. The studio is transitioning to an independent status. AI

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Double Fine lays off 25.6% of staff amid transition to independence

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