Lionhead Shutting Down. Fable Legends Cancelled.

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Ruler said:

I speak for all of Xbox when I say that despite this news, we remain committed to the development communities in the UK and Europe, and Xbox will continue to support new IP and originality in the games we offer on our platforms, whether they’re AAA blockbusters like Quantum Break from Remedy, adventurous new IPs like Sea of Thieves from Rare, or unique new creations from independent developers like Moon Studios with Ori.

WoW MS laying off 2 European Studios the same day and then they are saying they are commited to Europe, Really?

Not MS's fault. Blame the government. There is no reason to have a studio in the UK. Just like how Sony closed 3 UK studios last year. 

And this is just a prime example of why a first party is just a liability. Unless you got a goldmine of a franchise, the best way to go is go for 3rd party exclusives, like Sunset Overdrive and Quantum Break.