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UNBELIEVABLE: Compulsion | History Defined

It's not layoffs, but you can see them from here: Numerous Compulsion Games employees are looking for new jobs

The sudden influx of "open to work" posts suggests that fears of major Xbox layoffs in the near future are well founded.

PC Gamer

As Xbox studios brace for a "reset," South of Midnight developers from Compulsion Games begin looking for work

Some devs have been with the studio for years

GamesRadar

“Sales is not a mark of success": 10 brilliant rock bands from the '90s who should have been absolutely massive

The biggest-selling alt. rock bands from the '90s weren't necessarily the best alt. rock bands from the '90s

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XBOX studios are reportedly trying to spin off as Microsoft weighs more closures

Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory are in danger.

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Double Fine, Ninja Theory reportedly among multiple Xbox studios rushing to negotiate an exit as Microsoft plans more layoffs

Compulsion Games is seemingly just the start

GamesRadar

Xbox is reportedly closing South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games after bragging about its award-winning developers earlier this year

The shutdown comes just a few days after a report claiming that major layoffs at Xbox were on the way.

PC Gamer

Latest Microsoft victim reportedly being closed after releasing one game since Xbox acquisition

The new heads of Xbox praised the studio this year

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Microsoft and Xbox may close South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games — it was just hiring for a "fascinating, intriguing, brand new IP" [UPDATED]

As Microsoft and Xbox prepare for a huge business reset, it reportedly has plans to shut down South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games.

Windows Central

XBOX reportedly exploring shutdowns of several studios as part of new CEO’s ‘reset’

It begins.

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"Britpop was the Make America Great Again of its day, xenophobic, misogynist, just horrible. We hated it, and it fuelled our anger." Compulsion were the greatest '90s band you never listened to, and now they kinda understand why

Garret 'Jacknife' Lee is one of the world's most respected producers due to his work with U2, R.E.M.,Taylor Swift and more. But 30 years ago he and his brilliant band Compulsion hated everyone and everything

Louder

South of Midnight wants you to feel like you're "inside a miniature" – and after playing one chapter, I want to stay in this world forever

Opinion | Every inch of South of Midnight's handcrafted world tells a story

GamesRadar

Yes, South of Midnight will still run at 60fps despite its stop motion animation: "you're still in this crafted world without making it, you know, too nauseating"

"If we applied that equally everywhere, I think it would be too jarring"

GamesRadar

After playing 2 hours of South of Midnight, I'm convinced that it has the sort of off-kilter energy that can define Xbox's 2025

Compulsion sits down to discuss the most ambitious game in the studio's history, following the first hands-on with South of Midnight ahead of its release in April

GamesRadar

GamesRadar+ Big Preview reveal: This month, we are diving deep into South of Midnight

Join us on February 11 to find new details and impressions of Compulsion Games' South of Midnight, one of the most ambitious Xbox exclusives of 2025

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Xbox's Biggest 2025 Exclusive Will Explore a World Most Games Shy Away From

Compulsion Game's next title is a love letter to the American South.

Windows Central

Compulsion Games shows up at Xbox Games Showcase 2023 with South of Midnight

Compulsion Games showed off its newest title, South of Midnight, at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 11.

Wales Online

Compulsion drama full cast list, filming locations and how many episodes on Channel 5

Leanne Best, Anna Chancellor and Hayley Mills star in Channel 5's gripping new drama - here are all the details

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