DOUBLE FINE HITS STRIDE UNDER MICROSOFT
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Xbox's quirky studio Double Fine is producing games at a faster pace after years of relative quiet following its 2019 acquisition by Microsoft. The Tim Schafer-led developer has released multiple titles recently, signaling renewed momentum.
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