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  1. GamesIndustry.biz89

    Xbox transfers Rare and Halo to Activision, proposes closing Ninja Theory and cuts another 268 roles

    Xbox is transferring Rare and ownership of the Halo franchise to Activision, proposing the closure of Ninja Theory with a staff consultation, and cutting 268 roles in the restructure. Activision will also take on World's Edge and build a new team for the next Halo, Bethesda will absorb Obsidian, Playground and Turn 10 will merge into one studio for Forza and Fable, and Undead Labs has left the business and will release State of Decay 3 day one on Game Pass with a new publisher. Xbox said it is roughly three-quarters of the way through a planned 3,200 job cuts this year.

  2. GamesIndustry.biz80

    Xbox reportedly set to announce second round of layoffs this week

    Xbox is reportedly preparing a second round of layoffs this week, with a source saying the company will consolidate several of its game studios, according to The Information. VGC reports this could involve mergers or internal changes at Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision and Blizzard. Xbox had announced plans to cut 3,200 employees in July, with the first round resulting in 1,600 redundancies and the divestment of five internal studios.

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  1. GamesIndustry.biz82

    Xbox to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation cancelled the project

    Kojima Productions unexpectedly received notice from PlayStation Studios in mid-June that it would cancel the Physint project, and the studio has now partnered with Xbox to publish the game. Hideo Kojima said the team was determined to keep the project alive and found in Xbox a partner sharing a common vision, with the two also set to collaborate on storytelling across games, film, and television. PlayStation called it a difficult decision and said its relationship with Kojima Productions remains strong after three decades of cooperation.

    Why this: After PlayStation cancelled Physint, Xbox took over publishing, and readers can follow how the shift happened and what both sides said.