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Xbox Shuts Down Studio Amidst Leadership Changes and Layoff Warnings

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Xbox is undergoing significant changes, including the closure of Compulsion Games, the studio behind "South of Midnight." This move follows a memo from Xbox boss Asha Sharma indicating a "reset" for the division, which is expected to include layoffs. The turmoil also involves executive departures. AI

IMPACT Operational restructuring and studio closures within major gaming divisions may signal shifts in content strategy and resource allocation.

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Xbox Shuts Down Studio Amidst Leadership Changes and Layoff Warnings

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    Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected

    Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight. …

    LINKS theverge.com/…/xbox-compulsion-games-clos…

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