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Ninja Theory Was Already Up For Closure when Senua was Revealed

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Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus

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Jun 17, 2026

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1320

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Summary

Ninja Theory was reportedly already set for closure when Senua was revealed, adding another complicated layer to the reaction around Xbox, its studios, and the future of Microsoft Gaming.In this video, I break down the Ninja Theory report, the reaction from developers and fans, and the bigger issue Xbox keeps running into: a long stretch of game launches that have struggled to generate the momentum Microsoft needs.This is not just about one studio. It is about how Xbox got here.