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French games union accuses Microsoft of sabotaging Arkane before closing it

Original: French game union accuses Microsoft of 'sabotaging' Blade and then using the fallout to justify closing Arkane The STJV

The French video game workers' union STJV has accused Microsoft of deliberately 'sabotaging' the game Blade, imposing hiring freezes at Arkane that caused delays and extra costs, and then citing those very problems as justification for shutting the studio down. The accusation adds to criticism of Microsoft's wave of studio closures and layoffs across its gaming division.

Why now: Microsoft's decision to close Arkane has sparked anger and accusations of bad faith from industry workers and unions

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• French game union accuses Microsoft of 'sabotaging' Blade and then using the fallout to justify closing Arkane The STJV union says Microsoft imposed hiring freezes at Arkane that resulted in delays and additional expenses, which it then cited as reasons for shutting it down.… · gamewire@gamefan.net · 2

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