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'We need smaller games,' says Xbox's Matt Booty, right after Microsoft shut down the studio that made Hi-Fi Rush—and was reportedly about to pitch a sequel

The mixed messages go up to 11.

PC Gamer

Microsoft is considering another Xbox Game Pass price hike, according to new report

Microsoft is reportedly thinking about increasing the price of Xbox Game Pass again.

TechRadar

Hi-Fi Rush lead reacts to Xbox exec asking for "smaller games that give us prestige and awards" - right after closing studio that made prestigious, award-winning, smaller game

Xbox Game Studios boss had some eyebrow-raising comments

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Microsoft Gaming exec reportedly said Xbox needs "smaller games" after it closed Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks

A day after Microsoft Gaming closed down the studio behind the Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush, one of its executives has reportedly said it needs more small games.

Windows Central

Microsoft’s Bethesda shake-up explained: studio shutdowns, scrapped games, refunds and more

Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks is also closing down as part of the franchise-focused reorganisation

Evening Standard

Making good, profitable games 'will no longer keep you safe': industry expresses fury and heartbreak over closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Prey studios

Gamers and game developers are reeling from yet another wave of layoffs and studio closures.

PC Gamer

After a year of Xbox execs celebrating Hi-Fi Rush as a "break out hit" and saying "we don't quit" on games like Redfall, everyone wants to know what changed

"We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Tango Gameworks delivered"

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Microsoft is closing multiple studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall creator Arkane Austin

Microsoft has announced the closure of multiple studios at Bethesda.

TechRadar

Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively

"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."

PC Gamer

Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources”

Two further studios will also be shuttered

GamesRadar

Xbox has reached an agreement with 'Crash Bandicoot,' 'Spyro' dev Toys for Bob for their new game

During a recent town hall meeting within Xbox and Activision-Blizzard, Microsoft's President of Game Content Matt Booty confirmed that the firm has reached an agreement with Toys for Bob to fund their first game since going independent.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass has hit a new growth milestone, as Microsoft's gaming ambitions expand

Despite rumors that Xbox Game Pass might lose day one exclusive games, it seems that instead, Xbox Game Pass is forging ahead with an additional boatload of subscribers.

Windows Central

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms some Xbox games are headed to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

During a new episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that four Xbox games are coming to other platforms.

Windows Central

Xbox Podcast - everything announced at the Future of Xbox event

Xbox's got some news about hardware, exclusivity, and more

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Official Xbox Podcast will discuss the future of the brand on February 15

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty will host a 'special edition' Official Xbox Podcast on February 15.

Here's when the future of Xbox will be confirmed, and how to listen to it live

Phil Spencer and other Xbox execs will reveal what's next for Microsoft's games arm in a podcast today

Windows Central

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer to discuss the future of the Xbox business via the Official Xbox Podcast on Thursday

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer will be discussing the future of Xbox on an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast on Feb. 15, 2024.

GamesRadar

The Xbox news everybody's desperate for is apparently coming in a podcast with Phil Spencer this week

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty have some "updates on the Xbox business" for you

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Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra is departing the company today, says it’s time to ‘become Blizzard’s biggest fan from the outside’

Mike Ybarra has confirmed that he's leaving Blizzard Entertainment today (January 25).

Windows Central

Microsoft cancels Blizzard's survival game amid layoffs, shifts developers to "one of several promising new projects" [UPDATED]

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Blizzard's upcoming survival game, moving some of its developers to other projects.

Windows Central

New Microsoft Activision Blizzard leadership changes see CEO Kotick and others leave soon, Xbox fully take over

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down as Microsoft makes several significant leadership changes.

GamesRadar

Following the release of Starfield and more this year, Xbox says it's on track for 4 "big" first-party games a year

"So every three months, we've got something new coming out"

Windows Central

Turn 10 Studios and Forza boss Alan Hartman is the new head of Xbox Game Studios

Turn 10 Studios boss Alan Hartman, who has helped oversee the Forza franchise, is now head of Xbox Game Studios.

GamesRadar

Microsoft was ready to "spend Sony out of business" back in 2019

An internal email has revealed that Microsoft was willing to spend big to get ahead of Sony

Windows Central

Xbox internal emails: Microsoft 'positioned' to 'spend Sony out of business'

The hearing between Microsoft and the FTC has brought countless revelations about Xbox's long-term business strategies. And some of these discussions were very aggressive.

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