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Hi-Fi Rush devs brim with optimism after their near-closure experience, say they're building a place 'where people feel like the work is their baby, not just some task to be done'

Practicing their Kraft(on).

Rescued The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush studio confirms it's making "games that only Tango Gameworks can make" after Krafton saved it from the Microsoft graveyard

Rescued The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush studio confirms it's making "games that only Tango Gameworks can make" after Krafton saved it from the Microsoft graveyard

"Krafton has a culture that values the fundamental fun and creativity of games"

Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already 6 months into development when Xbox shut down Tango Gameworks

Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already 6 months into development when Xbox shut down Tango Gameworks

Why, Xbox, why?

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'We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money,' Krafton chief says, but they bought Tango Gameworks anyway 'to maintain their legacy'

Changhan 'CH' Kim says Tango's real value is the creative talent it brings to the company.

About half—50 in total—of Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks' staff will be taken on by new publisher Krafton

It's likely the other half have found new employment.

The Developer Behind 2023's Most Exciting Game Is Getting a Second Chance

The company behind PUBG, Krafton, has stepped in to purchase Xbox's defunct Tango Gameworks, and even has plans to continue the Hi-Fi Rush series.

"We're back, baby!": Hi-Fi Rush and Tango Gameworks have been resurrected by PUBG publisher Krafton, with 50 transferred developers now working on Hi-Fi Rush 2

Microsoft still owns The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo

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Former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks and 'Hi-Fi Rush' have been acquired by PUBG's Krafton Inc, saving it from closure

Former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks and 'Hi-Fi Rush' have been acquired by PUBG's Krafton Inc, saving it from closure

Krafton of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds fame is picking up former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, known for The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush. Microsoft has offered a statement, too.

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Xbox executives just cannot give a straight answer to questions about Tango Gameworks

Xbox executives just cannot give a straight answer to questions about Tango Gameworks

"What leadership do you have?"

Obsidian CEO responds to worries Xbox could shut them down, too: 'I'm not worried about tomorrow'

Obsidian CEO responds to worries Xbox could shut them down, too: 'I'm not worried about tomorrow'

The beloved RPG maker isn't watching its back after the sudden closures of Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin.

Hi-Fi Rush gets a bittersweet last patch as Tango Gameworks takes its final bow: 'Thank you again… You're all rockstars!'

Hi-Fi Rush gets a bittersweet last patch as Tango Gameworks takes its final bow: 'Thank you again… You're all rockstars!'

One last update before Tango Gameworks goes away forever.

After studio shutdown, Hi-Fi Rush devs release final update with patch notes: "Thanks for all your support, and keep on rocking"

After studio shutdown, Hi-Fi Rush devs release final update with patch notes: "Thanks for all your support, and keep on rocking"

Following the closure of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks, one final patch for the rhythm action game has been released.

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Hi-Fi Rush receives a "final patch" after Xbox closed the studio while physical editions are still incoming

Hi-Fi Rush receives a "final patch" after Xbox closed the studio while physical editions are still incoming

Microsoft closed developer Tango Gameworks just last week

Hi-Fi Rush is getting positively review bombed on Steam after Microsoft killed its studio: "At least they went out with a bang"

Hi-Fi Rush is getting positively review bombed on Steam after Microsoft killed its studio: "At least they went out with a bang"

Fans of Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush are using positive Steam reviews to show support for the studio after Microsoft shut it down this week.

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'We need smaller games,' says Xbox's Matt Booty, right after Microsoft shut down the studio that made Hi-Fi Rush—and was reportedly about to pitch a sequel

The mixed messages go up to 11.

Tango Gameworks pitched a Hi-Fi Rush sequel before shut down, but Xbox felt its studios were 'spread too thin'

Tango Gameworks reportedly pitched a Hi-Fi Rush sequel before its shutdown.

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Microsoft Gaming exec reportedly said Xbox needs "smaller games" after it closed Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks

A day after Microsoft Gaming closed down the studio behind the Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush, one of its executives has reportedly said it needs more small games.

Hi-Fi Rush developer was reportedly "in the process of pitching a sequel" when Xbox shut it down

The bloodbath at Xbox might not be over yet

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The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty

Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.

Legendary creator Shinji Mikami has one word for Microsoft shutting down the studio he founded: 'Sad'

Mikami founded Tango Gameworks in 2010, and it was closed yesterday.

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Microsoft guts four studios to focus on priority games aka Bethesda games

Microsoft makes ruthless cuts to development staff despite successful releases.

Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami calls Microsoft's decision to shut down the studio he helped found "sad"

Mikami famously founded Tango Gameworks to help young talent prosper

Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively

"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."

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Playing 'Ghostwire: Tokyo' just made me wish it was a horror game

I finally played Ghostwire: Tokyo from Tango Gameworks, and while I really enjoyed the game, I couldn't help but wonder how much better it would've been as horror.

Philip Barantini To Direct Adaptation Of Dennis Lehane Thriller

Kamala Films and Tango collaborate on a film adaptation of Dennis Lehane's 'A Bostonian,' exploring family secrets and the world of antique dealers.

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