Gaming News: The community reacts to Microsoft’s Xbox studio closings news, expressing concerns and theories about the company’s strategy.
Summary
- Concerns raised over Microsoft’s decision to cut studios despite recent acquisitions.
- Players question the company’s focus on existing franchises and the fate of newly acquired IPs.
- Speculation about financial motives driving the studio closures.
Reactions to Studio Cuts
Some users question Microsoft’s logic in acquiring studios only to later downsize them. User Zhukov-74 points out the contradiction in supporting multiple studios while struggling to manage resources effectively.
Blaming Xbox Franchise Struggles
Mission-Cantaloupe37 suggests that Microsoft’s motive behind acquiring studios is to save costs on salaries, following struggling sales of existing Xbox franchises.
New Information Emerges
SilveryDeath highlights key points from the article, shedding light on voluntary severance agreements and potential sequel pitches in the works at Xbox-owned studios.
Community Fears and Speculation
nicknp16 expresses disappointment at Microsoft’s shift towards being known as publishers of specific game titles, while Hordak_Supremacy predicts potential closures of studios linked to upcoming releases.
