Compulsion Games
Game studio that made a similar deal to become independent after Microsoft ownership.
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Game studio that made a similar deal to become independent after Microsoft ownership.
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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.
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Compulsion Games' South of Midnight was named Game and Experience of the Year at the 2026 Games for Change Awards, while Hexecutable's Consume Me won Best Narrative, Best Gameplay, and the Indie Breakout Award. The ceremony also honored Paintbucket Games' The Darkest Files with Best in Learning, Thatgamecompany with the Industry Leader Award, and Jenn Panattoni with the Vanguard Award.
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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.
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight was named Game and Experience of the Year at the 2026 Games for Change Awards, while Hexecutable's Consume Me won Best Narrative, Best Gameplay, and the Indie Breakout Award. The ceremony also honored Paintbucket Games' The Darkest Files with Best in Learning, Thatgamecompany with the Industry Leader Award, and Jenn Panattoni with the Vanguard Award.