3 outlets·3 reports·over 2h
Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Xbox is set to shut down three of its studios—Ninja Theory, the creators of Hellblade, along with Double Fine and Compulsion Games. Reports indicate that the affected studios are in discussions with Microsoft about purchasing themselves back in order to become independent and avoid the closures.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
- TechMeme·Sources: several Xbox studios, including Hellblade maker Ninja Theory, are in talks with Microsoft to buy themselves back and go independent to avoid closure (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg)
- Engadget·Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games
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