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Xbox reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine, Compulsion Games

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Xbox is reportedly planning to close or sell at least three of its game studios: Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games. Studio leaders are actively negotiating to buy back their operations to avoid permanent closure. This move follows a period of significant acquisitions by Xbox and recent large-scale layoffs within its gaming division, with further staff reductions anticipated. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report about internal restructuring and potential studio closures within a major gaming company, not a core AI development or release.

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Xbox reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine, Compulsion Games

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jessica Conditt) ·

    Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games

    Some well-known first-party Xbox studios are reportedly at risk of being closed down.

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