Shinji Mikami has spoken out about the closure of Tango Gameworks. He expressed his dismay in three words.
Microsoft has several studios closed, including Tango Gameworks. It is the developer behind games like “The Evil Within” and “Hi-Fi Rush”, which were able to convince both experts and players. It is therefore surprising that Microsoft pulled the plug.
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Shinji Mikami was apparently also surprised. The “Resident Evil” creator founded Tango Gameworks in 2010. Finally, in February 2023, Bethesda announced that Mikami would be leaving the studio “in the coming months.” With KAMUY Inc. He later founded a new studio.
Shinji Mikami comments on studio closure with three words
“Tango closed. “Sad,” was the short reaction of the developer legend. His followers commented equally and showed their dismay
In a recent interview with Byking, Mikami revealed that he wanted to leave Tango Gameworks eight years before his actual departure and that his decision last year was not due to unfavorable conditions within the studio. Instead, he wanted to give younger talent the opportunity to develop, while he himself wanted to take the opportunity to develop smaller, special games.
Further details on the departure are summarized in the following article:
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Clearer words can be read on social networks since yesterday's announcement of the studio closure. That alone Tweet from Tango Gameworks So far there have been 14.8 million views, 72,700 hearts and 4,600 comments. Many players are shocked because the studio basically delivered.
Phil Spencer is not infallible
Microsoft's latest measures are also being criticized in the industry. Kotaku For example, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, sees a sinking star.
“Although Spencer has been something of an industry darling for over a decade, it has become clear in the last two years that he is not infallible and perhaps deserves to be scrutinized,” the publication writes.
Under his leadership, thousands of layoffs occurred in the Xbox division, shortly after Microsoft invested billions of dollars in the takeover of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard.
“Studios were closed. Games were canceled. DLC has been canceled. And Xbox first-party production was always a rollercoaster of emotions – in 2022 the company had practically nothing. There was a lot to see in 2023. “It’s quiet this year,” Kotaku continued.
Games like “Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2″ and “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” are definitely coming and on that Xbox showcase in June there are likely to be further announcements. “Hi-Fi Rush,” for example, was a surprise that managed to impress in stealth style last year. The responsible developer was nevertheless closed.
Studio closures and layoffs are not something that only affects Microsoft or the Redmond-based gaming division. After the boom years caused by COVID-19, there was a real wave of layoffs. PlayStation employees were not spared either.
However, many people are annoyed by Sauer that billions of US dollars are being invested in new acquisitions, while existing studios are being thrown overboard despite all their successes. It is unclear what influence the entire group now has on the gaming division. Statements from company CEO Satya Nadella recently emphasized its new role as a multiplatform publisher.
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