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Xbox BLOODBATH! Layoffs at Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine, More to Come?
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Summary
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James, Grant, and Steven talk about the reverse of course from Xbox as they're on the verge of shuttering multiple in house studios as part of their new clean-up. Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine are reportedly on the way out, and it leaves the guys wondering, how do teams like Bethesda get such a long leash but these studios with more recent success, get cut off at the knees? Remember to like, follow, rate, and subscribe!