As it lays off developers and closes studios, Xbox gets into the movie business
Xbox has launched a new division called Xbox XP, focusing on film, television, merchandise, partnerships, and live experiences, headed by former Mojang president Kayleen Walters. This move comes as Xbox is undergoing significant layoffs and studio closures, drawing criticism for prioritizing expensive new ventures over game development staff.
- Entities
- Game: Minecraft
- Company: Microsoft
- Person: Kayleen Walters
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Company: Ninja Theory
- Game: Halo
- Game: Modern Warfare 2
- Topic: Layoffs
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Company: Mojang
- Topic: Film and Television
- Company: Xbox
- Company: Lucasfilm
- Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Game: World of Warcraft
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