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Jess Weatherbed

Jess Weatherbed

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    Phil Spencer gets real about gaming studio closures.

    It’s not about profits. When asked if Game Pass could have prevented studio closures in a leaked email from the FTC v. Microsoft case, the Microsoft Gaming CEO said that closures are “almost always” because of “leadership leaving (Lionhead as an example) or team just losing its passion (Ensemble as an example).”

    A screenshot taken from emails leaked in the FTC v. Microsoft case.
    ‘I swear. I’m just super worried about the moat you’ve built, that the winds will change and we have a bloodbath a few years down the road.’
    Image: FTC v. Microsoft
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Kellogg’s new branding is more kringe than kool.

    Starting October 2nd, Kellogg is splitting into two independent companies. Its North American cereal business — which includes iconic brands like Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes — will now be handled by WK Kellogg, while snacks like Pringles and Cheez-it will fall under... Kellanova.

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