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A product (placement) of his time.

UPDATE: "These decisions are not a reflection of the talent, creativity, and dedication of the people involved."

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Rare's Everwild cancelled following Xbox job cuts
The game was first announced in 2019.
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Sega president admits live-service games are the company's biggest challenge
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Sega president admits live-service games are the company's biggest challenge
Is Rovio the answer?
A product (placement) of his time.
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Doom creator John Romero's next shooter project loses funding following Microsoft cuts
"This absolutely isn't a reflection of our team's work."
Liveblog | Microsoft Xbox layoffs June 2025 - tracking the situation as it happens
The studios and people affected, the games cancelled, and the reaction.
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The trick drops the gaming membership to the equivalent of £5.76/month.
Chinese action-RPG Where Winds Meet confirmed PlayStation console exclusive
Final beta later this month.
Sea of Thieves and Banjo-Kazooie director Gregg Mayles reportedly leaving Rare after 35 years
Everwild executive producer Louise O'Connor also departing studio.
Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, not retiring from Xbox "anytime soon"
Following yesterday's layoff news.
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