Microsoft Faces Scrutiny Over Tango Gameworks Closure

Xbox executives struggle to provide clear reasons for shutting down the successful game studio.

Tango Gameworks, known for Hi-Fi Rush, was one of four studios closed by Microsoft in May.
Xbox's Matt Booty cited 'forward-looking' reasons and leadership changes as factors in the decision.
The departure of founder Shinji Mikami in 2023 is implied to have impacted the studio's future.
Microsoft hinted at exploring other options, such as making the studio independent, but specifics remain unclear.
Critics argue that the vague explanations have only fueled further controversy and dissatisfaction.