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After escaping Xbox, Double Fine lays off 23 people as Tim Schafer says "only the survival of our studio would ever make us consider such a painful action"
Double Fine Productions has laid off 23 employees as it transitions back to an independent studio after years under Xbox ownership. Founder Tim Schafer stated the decision was made for the studio's survival and that they are committed to supporting the affected staff. The layoffs represent roughly a quarter of the studio's workforce.
As Xbox studios brace for a "reset," South of Midnight developers from Compulsion Games begin looking for work
Developers from Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, are leaving en masse as parent company Xbox Game Studios undergoes a significant business 'reset'. Multiple reports indicate potential layoffs or closures across several Xbox Game Studios, with Compulsion Games reportedly in talks to spin off independently. Several employees have publicly announced they are seeking new opportunities after years with the studio.
Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and more Xbox studios reportedly at risk of closure
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly considering closure for several studios, including Double Fine and Ninja Theory, as part of a "reset" under new CEO Asha Sharma. While some studios like Double Fine are in negotiations to spin off, job losses are expected. This comes after a period of significant studio acquisitions by Microsoft, including Bethesda and Activision Blizzard.
Kiln Review – Half Baked
Kiln, a new competitive multiplayer title from Double Fine Productions, attempts to fuse creation and destruction through a unique pottery system where players customize pots and then destroy them in PvP matches. Despite its intriguing premise and Double Fine's signature narrative flair, the game suffers from unbalanced abilities, a lack of modes, and performance issues on PC, making its gameplay loop tedious and repetitive. The article suggests that while the art direction and sound design are commendable, Kiln ultimately feels like an awkward experiment with a gameplay loop that quickly becomes tiresome.
Kiln, the Next Game From Psychonauts Studio Double Fine, Has an April Launch Date and Steam Open Beta - IGN
Double Fine's Kiln, a multiplayer party brawler where players create characters from pottery, is set to launch in April. The game will have an open beta on Steam from April 9-11, followed by a full release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on April 23. Kiln originated from a 2017 game jam and was previously revealed during an Xbox Developer Direct.
GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is introducing several updates at the Game Developers Conference, including smoother virtual reality streaming at 90 fps and improved game discovery with labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ subscriptions. New titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and CONTROL Resonant are being added to the library, with Fortnite's "Save the World" mode becoming free-to-play. Account linking with GOG is also planned.
GeForce Now adds GOG syncing and 90fps game streaming in VR headsets
NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service has received several updates, including 90fps streaming for VR headsets like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro for Ultimate members. The platform is also adding GOG syncing, in-app labels for Xbox and Ubisoft accounts, and expanding its Install-to-Play library with select Xbox titles and new cloud-native games.