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Spyro is back with a new game, but the team bringing him to life had to overcome a near‑collapse to finish the project

As pressure to right the XBOX ship continues to bear down on the studios that make our favorite games, the recent reveal of Spyro: A Realm Beyond proves that full-stop closure of established studios isn’t the only way to balance the books. Instead of closing, Toys for Bob was able…

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It's not layoffs, but you can see them from here: Numerous Compulsion Games employees are looking for new jobs

The sudden influx of "open to work" posts suggests that fears of major Xbox layoffs in the near future are well founded.

PC Gamer

Compulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few

The developers behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few face ugly news.

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As Xbox studios brace for a "reset," South of Midnight developers from Compulsion Games begin looking for work

Some devs have been with the studio for years

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Double Fine Responds With Humor Amid Microsoft's New Xbox Strategy

Double Fine Productions may face closure or a spin-off as Microsoft reassesses Xbox studios, raising concerns about creative independence.

Player One

Amid reports of closures to Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games, Xbox Game Studios CEO Craig Duncan is stepping down from the role after less than two years

Xbox Game Studios CEO Craig Duncan is reportedly stepping down from his position after less than two years in the role.

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Xbox Studio Shutdown Rumors Signal Internal Crisis For Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games

Xbox faces studio shutdown rumors as Microsoft targets Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games amid revenue decline and restructuring plans.

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XBOX studios are reportedly trying to spin off as Microsoft weighs more closures

Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory are in danger.

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Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and others "at risk of being shuttered" according to new report — "active negotiations" for independence are ongoing

Microsoft and Xbox may soon close several of its game studios as part of a planned reorganization of the brand's business, according to a new report.

Windows Central

Double Fine, Ninja Theory reportedly among multiple Xbox studios rushing to negotiate an exit as Microsoft plans more layoffs

Compulsion Games is seemingly just the start

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Xbox is reportedly closing South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games after bragging about its award-winning developers earlier this year

The shutdown comes just a few days after a report claiming that major layoffs at Xbox were on the way.

PC Gamer

Latest Microsoft victim reportedly being closed after releasing one game since Xbox acquisition

The new heads of Xbox praised the studio this year

GamesRadar

Microsoft and Xbox may close South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games — it was just hiring for a "fascinating, intriguing, brand new IP" [UPDATED]

As Microsoft and Xbox prepare for a huge business reset, it reportedly has plans to shut down South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games.

Windows Central

XBOX reportedly exploring shutdowns of several studios as part of new CEO’s ‘reset’

It begins.

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South of Midnight is even better on PS5 than it was on Xbox — PlayStation gamers, you no longer have to miss out on a sublime and underrated mix of fighting, platforming, and Southern Gothic folklore

South of Midnight's gorgeous, stylized presentation really pops on PlayStation 5, while its peppy performance ensures owners of Sony's platform will be fully immersed in one of last year's best single-player, story-driven action-adventures.

Windows Central

“A surprise BAFTA result lands” as South of Midnight outperforms expectations and a new winner takes the spotlight

South of Midnight wins the BAFTA for New Intellectual Property, beating titles like Split Fiction and ARC Raiders, marking Xbox’s only award at this year’s ceremony.

Windows Central

Xbox’s next original game is taking shape as the studio behind South of Midnight begins hiring for a mysterious new project

Compulsion Games is hiring across multiple roles as it begins work on a new IP described as intriguing, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the studio.

Evening Standard

BAFTA Games Awards: Clair Obscur leads the pack with 12 nominations

Clair Obscur, Dispatch and Ghost of Yotei are among the big hitters in this year’s upcoming awards ceremony

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Like a good ol' southern potluck, South of Midnight had me going back to play for seconds, and then thirds, thanks to all its little details

Lemme holler at your momma 'n' 'em about this one.

GamesRadar

As Xbox refuses to play the console wars game in 2025, it's traded exclusivity for a multi-platform future – but its biggest names are still at large

Year in Review 2025 | Even with 3 Obsidian games in one year, Xbox's 2025 felt like the calm before the storm.

Windows Central

South of Midnight to launch on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2 next year

Compulsion Games' stop-motion adventure set in the American Deep South is yet another Xbox Game Studios title making its way to other consoles as the developers announce a spring launch for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2.

Player One

'South of Midnight' Has 'Very Positive' Reviews on Steam, 4.3 Stars on Google Reviews

Find out what gamers have to say on Steam and Google Reviews about "South of Midnight," which was released on April 9, 2025.

The Guardian - UK

South of Midnight review – beautiful surfaces can’t hide thin gameplay

A spell-casting high-school athlete ventures into the heart of southern folklore in this distinct yet uneven action adventure

PC Gamer

South of Midnight review

A Deep South delight drenched in superstition and pain.

TechRadar

I was drawn to South of Midnight by its masterful audio and visual presentation but fell in love with its incredible exploration and combat

South of Midnight is a Southern Gothic action-adventure that centers on Hazel, a young heroine drawn into a haunting paranormal mystery as she searches for her missing mother in the wake of a catastrophic hurricane.

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