Xbox head Asha Sharma issued a memo indicating an impending 'reset' for the company, which is expected to include layoffs. According to a report from Kotaku, Xbox will close Compulsion Games, the studio responsible for the game 'South of Midnight.' Since Sharma's appointment in February, significant decisions have been made, such as reducing the price of Xbox Game Pass and designating 'Gears of War: E-Day' and 'Clockwork Revolution' as Xbox console exclusives. In the memo, Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty acknowledged various challenges facing the Xbox business, noting that it has 'over extended' its studio system.
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Xbox Announces Closure of Compulsion Games Amid Restructuring
Xbox is set to close Compulsion Games, the studio behind 'South of Midnight,' as part of a company restructuring that includes anticipated layoffs. Asha Sharma, who has been leading Xbox since February, highlighted challenges within the business and the need for a reset in a recent memo.
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