Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, the upcoming sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice from Ninja Theory, is one of the biggest Xbox game releases this year, coming on May 21. The first game was very well received by fans and critics, and players are now looking forward to playing the sequel.
However, there has been very little marketing around the game from Xbox, and many may not even know that the game drops next week. Fans are now worried that this could badly impact Hellblade 2 developer Ninja Theory, and they might also be shut down if the game does not perform well.
Hellblade 2 Is in a Bad Position Right Now
Fans are worried about Hellblade 2 and developer Ninja Theory.
Hellblade 2 is coming to Xbox Series consoles, PC, and Game Pass. Xbox recently shut down multiple studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall developer Arkane Austin, and players are of...
However, there has been very little marketing around the game from Xbox, and many may not even know that the game drops next week. Fans are now worried that this could badly impact Hellblade 2 developer Ninja Theory, and they might also be shut down if the game does not perform well.
Hellblade 2 Is in a Bad Position Right Now
Fans are worried about Hellblade 2 and developer Ninja Theory.
Hellblade 2 is coming to Xbox Series consoles, PC, and Game Pass. Xbox recently shut down multiple studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall developer Arkane Austin, and players are of...
- 5/14/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Xbox has been in a bad spot with the gaming community after the shutdown of multiple studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Prey developer Arkane Austin. Fans have bashed the company and the management over this, and some are even boycotting.
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has been the main target of fans to blame over the closure of the studios, but they seem to now have someone else. Fans are now taking out their frustration on the former president of Blizzard Entertainment and VP at Microsoft, Mike Ybarra, after his lengthy tweet.
Xbox Fans Are Now Criticizing Mike Ybarra for His Tweet on Studio Closures
Xbox fans bash former Blizzard head Ybbara on his tweet defending the company.
Soon after the news that Xbox has shut down four of its studios, Mike Ybarra shared an essay-like post on X/Twitter, which seemingly felt to fans...
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has been the main target of fans to blame over the closure of the studios, but they seem to now have someone else. Fans are now taking out their frustration on the former president of Blizzard Entertainment and VP at Microsoft, Mike Ybarra, after his lengthy tweet.
Xbox Fans Are Now Criticizing Mike Ybarra for His Tweet on Studio Closures
Xbox fans bash former Blizzard head Ybbara on his tweet defending the company.
Soon after the news that Xbox has shut down four of its studios, Mike Ybarra shared an essay-like post on X/Twitter, which seemingly felt to fans...
- 5/12/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Upon its introduction in 2018, Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service revolutionized the games industry, offering players access to a vast, Netflix-esque library of games for a reasonable monthly fee. Several publishers, and even direct competitor Sony, aped the idea for their own platforms.
As consumer-friendly as it seems, though, the service’s initial meteoric rise has plateaued over the past few years, with it even missing out on its growth targets consecutively. Microsoft recently reaffirmed its commitment to the service, but confidence in its sustainability remains shaky.
Former Microsoft PR Head Is Skeptical Of Game Pass
The service badly hurts premium game sales, which has been demonstrated in recent years.
In a recent LinkedIn post, former Microsoft PR lead Brad Hilderbrand pointed to Game Pass’ slowing growth over the years, and questioned whether it can regain its original momentum without a major shakeup. He stated that the “biggest paradox...
As consumer-friendly as it seems, though, the service’s initial meteoric rise has plateaued over the past few years, with it even missing out on its growth targets consecutively. Microsoft recently reaffirmed its commitment to the service, but confidence in its sustainability remains shaky.
Former Microsoft PR Head Is Skeptical Of Game Pass
The service badly hurts premium game sales, which has been demonstrated in recent years.
In a recent LinkedIn post, former Microsoft PR lead Brad Hilderbrand pointed to Game Pass’ slowing growth over the years, and questioned whether it can regain its original momentum without a major shakeup. He stated that the “biggest paradox...
- 5/12/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Saying Phil Spencer is one of the most disliked people in the gaming community wouldn’t be too much of a stretch currently. Xbox’s decision to shut down multiple beloved studios in a single day, has brought out the wrath of consumers from all corners of the community.
Tango Gameworks, one of the affected studios, was especially beloved by many gamers, as some of its staff were revered creatives in the industry. As players discover more about the faces behind Tango, their anger for Microsoft’s gaming brand only grows.
Xbox Lost Talented Creatives with Tango’s Closure
Phil Spencer isn’t winning any favors as gamers look at Tango’s staff’s credentials.
It was a sad day for many when an e-mail announcement from Xbox head Matt Booty was sent out to a ton of studio staff, stating that Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom) would be closed.
Tango Gameworks, one of the affected studios, was especially beloved by many gamers, as some of its staff were revered creatives in the industry. As players discover more about the faces behind Tango, their anger for Microsoft’s gaming brand only grows.
Xbox Lost Talented Creatives with Tango’s Closure
Phil Spencer isn’t winning any favors as gamers look at Tango’s staff’s credentials.
It was a sad day for many when an e-mail announcement from Xbox head Matt Booty was sent out to a ton of studio staff, stating that Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom) would be closed.
- 5/11/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
The recent closure of multiple Xbox studios, including the critically acclaimed Tango Gameworks, developer of 2023’s beloved Hi-Fi Rush, has leveled an unprecedented amount of outrage towards Microsoft from the games industry at large.
However, what made it worse was the trillion-dollar company’s executives internally telling development teams that they want “smaller games” that bring “prestige and awards” to the company, right after shuttering those four studios. Here’s why this extraneous pursuit will lead to even more studio closures within Xbox.
Xbox’s Demands Go Against Its Actions
Xbox had one prestigious game that accrued lots of awards, and it proceeded to shut down the studio that made it.
Over the past few years, Xbox has been on a spending spree of close to $100 billion. The platform holder has acquired extremely famous names in the industry like Blizzard, Bethesda, Activision, id Software, and many more. Xbox claimed that...
However, what made it worse was the trillion-dollar company’s executives internally telling development teams that they want “smaller games” that bring “prestige and awards” to the company, right after shuttering those four studios. Here’s why this extraneous pursuit will lead to even more studio closures within Xbox.
Xbox’s Demands Go Against Its Actions
Xbox had one prestigious game that accrued lots of awards, and it proceeded to shut down the studio that made it.
Over the past few years, Xbox has been on a spending spree of close to $100 billion. The platform holder has acquired extremely famous names in the industry like Blizzard, Bethesda, Activision, id Software, and many more. Xbox claimed that...
- 5/10/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
After making Sony back off from a major decision regarding Helldivers 2, the gaming community now finally knows about the power it holds when they decide to come together for once. While many would have thought the need to do the same would not be arising any time soon, it seems Microsoft has forced the hands of gamers, with players having a more positive way to protest this time around.
Helldivers 2 players celebrate the end of their battle with some creative compositions
Ever since the company announced how they had pulled the shutter on four beloved game studios, including Tango Gameworks, players have been barraging the Steam Storefront of the games made by them with reviews, in a fairly different manner than before.
Helldivers 2 All Over Again – Why Are Fans Reverse Review-Bombing Hi-Fi Rush On Steam?
As some would like to call the effort “Review-Hyping“, for the first time in the...
Helldivers 2 players celebrate the end of their battle with some creative compositions
Ever since the company announced how they had pulled the shutter on four beloved game studios, including Tango Gameworks, players have been barraging the Steam Storefront of the games made by them with reviews, in a fairly different manner than before.
Helldivers 2 All Over Again – Why Are Fans Reverse Review-Bombing Hi-Fi Rush On Steam?
As some would like to call the effort “Review-Hyping“, for the first time in the...
- 5/10/2024
- by Aaditya Chugh
- FandomWire
An internal Xbox email leaked two days ago, confirming the closure of four studios. After this, the whole internet went after Phil Spencer and every head of the Microsoft gaming division.
Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin were two of the studios that closed. One of these companies developed Hi-Fi Rush, prompting X users to comment on Spencer’s lack of involvement in the game. This user shared a screenshot of the user Spencer and how many achievements he has for this title, and the entire community is scrutinizing him.
Phil Spencer is in the Eye of the Storm Spencer is being scrutinized by the Xbox community.
After closing studios like multiple studios, the Microsoft brand is suffering a backlash that will have no end, at least for the moment. Phil Spencer has not talked about this yet, and the players and gamers are doing their work to hold people accountable...
Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin were two of the studios that closed. One of these companies developed Hi-Fi Rush, prompting X users to comment on Spencer’s lack of involvement in the game. This user shared a screenshot of the user Spencer and how many achievements he has for this title, and the entire community is scrutinizing him.
Phil Spencer is in the Eye of the Storm Spencer is being scrutinized by the Xbox community.
After closing studios like multiple studios, the Microsoft brand is suffering a backlash that will have no end, at least for the moment. Phil Spencer has not talked about this yet, and the players and gamers are doing their work to hold people accountable...
- 5/9/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Xbox’s recent move to close multiple studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, Redfall developer Arkane Austin, and Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games, hasn’t gone well with the gaming community, and Xbox head Phil Spencer is being criticized alongside other people.
Gamers have bashed the company for its decisions, and it’s fair given how well Pray from Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush from Tango Gameworks performed. The fans have turned to social media to criticize the company and Phil Spencer, but the Xbox head is now also a target for fans in Fallout 76.
Phil Spencer Is Burning With the Heat From Gamers
Fallout 76 players have nuked Phil Spencer’s camp in the game.
The closure of the studios has angered and saddened the gaming community, especially the Xbox community, and they have been blaming Xbox head Phil Spencer for it. Social media is filled...
Gamers have bashed the company for its decisions, and it’s fair given how well Pray from Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush from Tango Gameworks performed. The fans have turned to social media to criticize the company and Phil Spencer, but the Xbox head is now also a target for fans in Fallout 76.
Phil Spencer Is Burning With the Heat From Gamers
Fallout 76 players have nuked Phil Spencer’s camp in the game.
The closure of the studios has angered and saddened the gaming community, especially the Xbox community, and they have been blaming Xbox head Phil Spencer for it. Social media is filled...
- 5/9/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
PlayStation and Xbox are the biggest and most well-known names in the gaming industry. Xbox recently announced the closure of Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Prey developer Arkane Austin, along with two other developers with a strong portfolio, and it hasn’t gone well.
The community has bashed the company for its decision and is worried about the fate of other developers under its umbrella. While Xbox faces criticism, one PlayStation announcement is the first for the company and a good one at that, which is rare these days given the state of the industry.
Latest PlayStation India Announcement Is a First for the Company
Sony has released the first PlayStation 5 video ad in India.
The PlayStation 5 has been out for a while now, and the latest model dubbed the PS5 Slim, was finally launched in India last month. The new model is slimmer and more compact than the original model,...
The community has bashed the company for its decision and is worried about the fate of other developers under its umbrella. While Xbox faces criticism, one PlayStation announcement is the first for the company and a good one at that, which is rare these days given the state of the industry.
Latest PlayStation India Announcement Is a First for the Company
Sony has released the first PlayStation 5 video ad in India.
The PlayStation 5 has been out for a while now, and the latest model dubbed the PS5 Slim, was finally launched in India last month. The new model is slimmer and more compact than the original model,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Nothing is going well in the Xbox camp. The gaming industry as a whole has been rocked with several rounds of layoffs, leading to many feeling companies are not doing everything in their power to safeguard their employees. Recent news on Microsoft’s front is not going to help change that perception.
More closures are happening, and one studio in particular that has been affected is going to disappoint many gamers. What’s worse, the studio was trying to pitch for a sequel to its game that might never see the light of day.
Xbox Announces Surprising Shutdown of Several Development Studios Xbox has possibly nuked chances for a sequel to this game.
The shutting down of a studio or team is never a good sign. Not only does it signal internal issues with the larger company, but it also means several people would be losing their livelihoods. It also...
More closures are happening, and one studio in particular that has been affected is going to disappoint many gamers. What’s worse, the studio was trying to pitch for a sequel to its game that might never see the light of day.
Xbox Announces Surprising Shutdown of Several Development Studios Xbox has possibly nuked chances for a sequel to this game.
The shutting down of a studio or team is never a good sign. Not only does it signal internal issues with the larger company, but it also means several people would be losing their livelihoods. It also...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Hellblade 2, Ninja Theory’s much-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, is on the verge of release. There are just a few weeks till D-Day (May 21st), and rumors are already floating that the Microsoft exclusive is already being considered for porting elsewhere.
With the recent wave of studio closures, it’s not spelling good news for the state of Ninja Theory or Hellblade. If Microsoft is already planning on porting the game, I don’t need to say more about what could happen (Hint: Tango Gameworks).
Even Before Launch, Hellblade 2’s Exclusive Status Isn’t Guaranteed
PS5 users might enjoy Hellblade 2 sooner than we thought.
The Hellblade game has always been sort of a niche, but it is undoubtedly one of Microsoft’s most interesting exclusives. The first game is a dark and haunting journey through the mind of its protagonist, Senua, as she goes on...
With the recent wave of studio closures, it’s not spelling good news for the state of Ninja Theory or Hellblade. If Microsoft is already planning on porting the game, I don’t need to say more about what could happen (Hint: Tango Gameworks).
Even Before Launch, Hellblade 2’s Exclusive Status Isn’t Guaranteed
PS5 users might enjoy Hellblade 2 sooner than we thought.
The Hellblade game has always been sort of a niche, but it is undoubtedly one of Microsoft’s most interesting exclusives. The first game is a dark and haunting journey through the mind of its protagonist, Senua, as she goes on...
- 5/9/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
In the wake of Microsoft’s decision to close Arkane Austin, the co-director of Redfall, Harvey Smith, has written about the studio’s achievements.
Yesterday (7th May), Microsoft announced that it’s to close several studios under its control, including Tango Gameworks, makers of The Evil Within and the joyous Hi-Fi Rush, and Arkane Austin, a developer whose work includes Dishonored, Prey and last year’s Redfall.
Evidently still processing the decision, Harvey Smith, the co-director of Redfall, has taken to Twitter to write a lengthy post on the studio’s history and achievements. It places a movingly human angle on a cold business decision – and emphasises just how sudden the announcement was.
“Yesterday, as we packed up and reassured one another,” Smith wrote, “I spent time with people who were part of crafting Redfall, Dishonored 1, and Prey, yes, but prior to that Deus Ex, Ultima, and countless other...
Yesterday (7th May), Microsoft announced that it’s to close several studios under its control, including Tango Gameworks, makers of The Evil Within and the joyous Hi-Fi Rush, and Arkane Austin, a developer whose work includes Dishonored, Prey and last year’s Redfall.
Evidently still processing the decision, Harvey Smith, the co-director of Redfall, has taken to Twitter to write a lengthy post on the studio’s history and achievements. It places a movingly human angle on a cold business decision – and emphasises just how sudden the announcement was.
“Yesterday, as we packed up and reassured one another,” Smith wrote, “I spent time with people who were part of crafting Redfall, Dishonored 1, and Prey, yes, but prior to that Deus Ex, Ultima, and countless other...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The gaming community is currently mourning the closure of two Xbox-owned studios, Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Tango was most well-known for the exceptional indie title Hi-Fi Rush, while the former is infamously known for the disastrous Redfall and the underrated Prey.
With the recent closure of the studio, many fans and devs alike are both stunned and confused as to what could have led to this decision. Head of Arkane Lyon, Dinga Bakaba, recently shared his thoughts on the whole matter, and to be blunt, he sounds mortified by the events that have just taken place.
Head of Arkane Lyon Reacts to Horrific Decision from Xbox to Close Austin Studio Xbox has closed the studio behind Redfall.
Generally speaking, the acquisition of Bethesda was a huge deal for Microsoft. Now that the ship has sailed, gamers are left wondering why there was a sudden shift in attitude towards studios under Bethesda.
With the recent closure of the studio, many fans and devs alike are both stunned and confused as to what could have led to this decision. Head of Arkane Lyon, Dinga Bakaba, recently shared his thoughts on the whole matter, and to be blunt, he sounds mortified by the events that have just taken place.
Head of Arkane Lyon Reacts to Horrific Decision from Xbox to Close Austin Studio Xbox has closed the studio behind Redfall.
Generally speaking, the acquisition of Bethesda was a huge deal for Microsoft. Now that the ship has sailed, gamers are left wondering why there was a sudden shift in attitude towards studios under Bethesda.
- 5/8/2024
- by Adil Farooq
- FandomWire
Jason Schreier, a popular journalist, has just reported that Xbox will be shutting down two major studios that are part of Bethesda. The creators of The Evil Within, Hi-Fi Rush, and Ghostwire Tokyo, Tango Gameworks, will be shutting down. At first, this studio had Shinji Mikami as director.
Arkane Austin will also be closing down. This studio was behind one of the biggest failures in recent years, the co-op PvE called Redfall, which almost had no players at launch. Two additional studios will face dismantling due to their underperformance.
Xbox Will Be Shutting Down Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin Tango Gameworks, responsible for Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush, will be shut down by Xbox.
The industry keeps suffering massive losses. Microsoft has just announced that it will be shutting down various studios from Bethesda/Zenimax Group. Jason Schreier first reported on this development. Matt Booty, director of Xbox Game Studios,...
Arkane Austin will also be closing down. This studio was behind one of the biggest failures in recent years, the co-op PvE called Redfall, which almost had no players at launch. Two additional studios will face dismantling due to their underperformance.
Xbox Will Be Shutting Down Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin Tango Gameworks, responsible for Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush, will be shut down by Xbox.
The industry keeps suffering massive losses. Microsoft has just announced that it will be shutting down various studios from Bethesda/Zenimax Group. Jason Schreier first reported on this development. Matt Booty, director of Xbox Game Studios,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Hi-Fi Rush arrived last year as an absolute surprise, and its launch on Game Pass was a cherry on top. Developed by Tango Gameworks, the arcade-esque rhythm game combines multiple popular genres into a stylish beat-em-up experience.
Originally, it was the Xbox/PC exclusive that was showing promise for the console at large, but in 2024, the game is now available on the PlayStation 5, and some are even admitting that the game looks better in terms of visuals.
On the PS5, Hi-Fi Rush seems to have better-looking shadows Stylish and fun, the game keeps looking better.
It may not be crystal clear at first, but a careful look at Hi-Fi Rush’s gameplay on the PS5 shows how the game looks more polished, especially when the textures and shadows are concerned. Even in its launch version, the game has looked great, making use of cel-shaded textures. Now, it’s interesting to...
Originally, it was the Xbox/PC exclusive that was showing promise for the console at large, but in 2024, the game is now available on the PlayStation 5, and some are even admitting that the game looks better in terms of visuals.
On the PS5, Hi-Fi Rush seems to have better-looking shadows Stylish and fun, the game keeps looking better.
It may not be crystal clear at first, but a careful look at Hi-Fi Rush’s gameplay on the PS5 shows how the game looks more polished, especially when the textures and shadows are concerned. Even in its launch version, the game has looked great, making use of cel-shaded textures. Now, it’s interesting to...
- 4/1/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
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