As part of Wednesday's news that Xbox is once again undergoing layoffs, including the cancelation of Perfect Dark and the closure of The Initiative, Microsoft Gaming studios lead Matt Booty made an interesting comment as part of an email to staff about the cuts.
"We have made the decision to stop development of Perfect Dark and Everwild as well as wind down several unannounced projects across our portfolio. As part of this, we are closing one of our studios, The Initiative. These decisions, along with other changes across our teams, reflect a broader effort to adjust priorities and focus resources to set up our teams for greater success within a changing industry landscape. We did not make these choices lightly, as each project and team represent years of effort, imagination, and commitment," Booty says.
