Microsoft’s Grip on Xbox Game Studios

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the recent shake-ups in the gaming industry, including Remedy Entertainment's cancellation of 'Project Kestrel' to focus on other projects, the fallout from a Helldivers 2 community manager's dismissal after encouraging negative reviews over a now-canceled PSN mandate, Microsoft's devastating cuts at Bethesda, and the turmoil within Microsoft's Xbox leadership following studio closures. We also discuss growing criticism towards Xbox boss Phil Spencer for the recent decisions made by the company. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications for the gaming community.

0:00 Intro

0:35 Updates

14:05 Remedy Cancels Project Kestrel To Focus On Other Games https://tinyurl.com/3am6ek5n 

20:21 Helldivers 2 community manager seemingly fired  https://tinyurl.com/3w2e3727 30:16 Microsoft Closes Developer Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks https://tinyurl.com/yzf9bk4j 

53:26 Inside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil https://tinyurl.com/27fwutkf 

1:13:46 It's Time To Stop Giving Xbox Boss Phil Spencer A Pass https://tinyurl.com/7mmfyszv 

1:25:52 Outro

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