SLAY THE PRINCESS MAKERS FUND NEXT INDIE GAME
■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE ▸ TIMELINE
The developers behind acclaimed indie hit Slay the Princess are funding the next project from the creator of 1000xResist, pooling resources in an industry known for brutal economics.
■ MORE FROM THE GAMING DESK
Microsoft is cutting 3,200 Xbox jobs and divesting studios after its Game Pass subscription strategy underperformed. Despite spending nearly $80 billion on content deals, players largely stick with a few core titles rather than exploring the service's full library.
id Software, the studio behind Doom, is reportedly cutting its workforce in half as part of broader restructuring at Xbox. The layoffs come as Microsoft continues to reshape its gaming division.
Microsoft's decade-long strategy to build a Netflix-style gaming service through major acquisitions has collapsed, leading to significant workforce reductions. The company spent nearly $80 billion acquiring franchises like Call of Duty and Skyrim, betting subscribers would adopt its subscription model.
id Software has laid off approximately 50% of its workforce as part of broader Xbox layoffs, with reports indicating over 90 redundancies. The cuts hit the studio on the same day it released a major expansion for its latest Doom title.