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consoles Xbox VP of Engineering Jared Palmer Exits After 3 Months to Lead Engineering at AI Startup Cognition

Xbox's AI-first engineering hire lasted three months before defecting to the startup building AI agents designed to automate his entire discipline.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
entertainment Doom Legend John Romero Keynotes Gamescom Asia Thailand 2026: "Why We Still Make Games" After Studio Setbacks

After Microsoft axed his studio's shooter and id Software absorbed layoffs, Romero's keynote isn't philosophical — it's personal, and Southeast Asia's rising dev scene is watching for the answer.

Sofia Marin · 1mo ago
news Alpha Dog Games Rises Again: Independent After Microsoft Shutdown

Alpha Dog Games, originally acquired by Bethesda in 2019 and later part of Microsoft Xbox, was shut down in 2024 but has been revived as an independent studio as of May 2025. The founding team reacquired the studio, though no details on their next project have been announced.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Mighty Doom Developer Alpha Dog Games Rises Again as Independent Studio After Xbox Closure

Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has returned to independent ownership two years after being closed by Microsoft. Studio founder Shawn Woods confirmed the mobile specialist is now independently owned by its founding team and is in discussions with partners and publishers about future projects.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Alpha Dog Games Founders Reclaim Studio from Microsoft After 2024 Shutdown

Alpha Dog Games, the developer of Mighty Doom, has regained independent ownership after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024, with co-founder Shawn Woods thanking Microsoft for facilitating the transition. The studio is now exploring partnerships but has not announced specific future projects.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago

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consoles Xbox VP of Engineering Jared Palmer Exits After 3 Months to Lead Engineering at AI Startup Cognition

Xbox's AI-first engineering hire lasted three months before defecting to the startup building AI agents designed to automate his entire discipline.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
entertainment Doom Legend John Romero Keynotes Gamescom Asia Thailand 2026: "Why We Still Make Games" After Studio Setbacks

After Microsoft axed his studio's shooter and id Software absorbed layoffs, Romero's keynote isn't philosophical — it's personal, and Southeast Asia's rising dev scene is watching for the answer.

Sofia Marin · 1mo ago
news Alpha Dog Games Rises Again: Independent After Microsoft Shutdown

Alpha Dog Games, originally acquired by Bethesda in 2019 and later part of Microsoft Xbox, was shut down in 2024 but has been revived as an independent studio as of May 2025. The founding team reacquired the studio, though no details on their next project have been announced.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Mighty Doom Developer Alpha Dog Games Rises Again as Independent Studio After Xbox Closure

Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has returned to independent ownership two years after being closed by Microsoft. Studio founder Shawn Woods confirmed the mobile specialist is now independently owned by its founding team and is in discussions with partners and publishers about future projects.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Alpha Dog Games Founders Reclaim Studio from Microsoft After 2024 Shutdown

Alpha Dog Games, the developer of Mighty Doom, has regained independent ownership after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024, with co-founder Shawn Woods thanking Microsoft for facilitating the transition. The studio is now exploring partnerships but has not announced specific future projects.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago