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Former Employee Claims Turn 10 Is Now A Forza Horizon Support Team
Microsoft has laid off half of Turn 10 Studios staff, leading to claims that Forza Motorsport is shut down. Former employees express skepticism about the future of the racing game franchise.
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Layoffs at Zenimax: The Shocking End of Blackbird, The Game So Good Phil Spencer Couldn’t Stop Playing
More details have emerged about project Blackbird, including how Phil Spencer couldn’t stop playing it during a meeting in March.
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Romero Games Faces Closure Amid Xbox Funding Cuts, Cancels In-Development Shooter And Lays Off Staff
Microsoft’s layoffs have led to the cancellation of projects at Romero Games, co-founded by DOOM creator John Romero. Employees report severe impacts, raising concerns about the studio’s potential closure and financial viability.
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Helldivers 2 Announced For Xbox, As Hell Probably Freezes Over
In a shocking turn of events, Helldivers 2 will drop onto Xbox in August, marking another huge shift for the industry.
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The Initiative Has Been Closed, Project Dark Cancelled
Xbox studio The Initiative has been shut down after seven years without releasing a game, canceling the Perfect Dark reboot. Microsoft is also cutting 4% of its workforce, affecting other projects.
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Turn 10, Creators Of Forza Motorsport, Lose 50% Of Their Staff
Turn 10, the creator of Forza Motorsport, faces severe layoffs, reportedly cutting nearly 50% of its staff due to poor reception and performance of its latest game, contributing to uncertain future.
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Zenimax Online Studios Unannounced Project Blackbird Reportedly Cancelled
Xbox’s recent layoffs have led to the cancellation of Zenimax Online Studios’ Project Blackbird, their first MMORPG since 2014, amidst chaotic staff terminations and communication failures.
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Everwild Cancelled As Part Of Xbox Cuts
Xbox is implementing significant layoffs, including the likely cancellation of Rare’s Everwild, which has faced ongoing delays since its 2019 announcement. Employees express concern over job security amid these cuts.
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The Next Round Of Layoffs Have Begun At Xbox
Microsoft is undergoing significant layoffs, affecting studios like Zenimax and King, despite Xbox’s growth. Phil Spencer acknowledges the impact on employees while emphasizing the need for strategic business adjustments.
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Outriders 2 Reportedly One Of People Can Fly’s Cancelled Projects
Outriders 2 has been reportedly cancelled, despite being nearly finished, due to ongoing financial issues at People Can Fly, which failed to recoup the original game’s development costs.
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