Xbox Studio Closures & Rockstar's Ongoing Legal Crisis

The Weekly Download by Big Games Machine is your essential weekly speedrun through the biggest stories in the global video games industry. 

This week's story:

• Compulsion Games, Double Fine and Ninja Theory are all at risk of closure 
• EA launches new advertising platform for brands
• Tribunal rules against Rockstar's request to amend ongoing legal dispute

Hosted by industry experts, Tom and Alex, we break down the most intriguing, complex, and vital developments of the week to keep you informed.

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Links to today’s talking points:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-is-reportedly-considering-closing-south-of-midnight-studio-compulsion-games-with-double-fine-and-ninja-theory-also-allegedly-at-risk
• https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-advertising-ads-in-game-content-integrations
• https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-rockstar-legal-dispute-blacklisting-claims
• https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/nintendo-japan-issues-switch-2-purchase-conditions-to-combat-scalpers/
• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-reveals-unreal-engine-6-is-integrating-ai-models-so-developers-can-reduce-tedious-work/