Microsoft-owned studios negotiate to avoid closures as CEO wants *more* monetization in games
Microsoft-owned studios are reportedly negotiating for independence to avoid potential closures amidst an Xbox 'reset.' CEO Satya Nadella is pushing for increased monetization in games, stating that Xbox has historically subsidized its entertainment. This comes as Microsoft faces layoffs and questions about the profitability of its recent Activision Blizzard acquisition.
- Entities
- Topic: Monetization
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Ninja Theory
- Person: Satya Nadella
- Company: Compulsion Games
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Company: DoubleFine
- Company: Xbox
- Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Topic: Studio Closures
- Person: Jason Schreier
- Topic: Game Development
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