8legs: Electronic arts

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Xbox and EA should sell all their developers before they're shut down

Publishers should consider selling studios when projects fail, rather than letting them shut down.
The reader criticizes EA for keeping Dead Space and other franchises locked up rather than selling or letting developers buy out.
The feature links job cuts rumors at Xbox to broader concerns about studio stability and publisher control.
The reader argues publishers sometimes interfere with franchises, affecting marketing and outcomes.
The column suggests publishing executives could lose control of IPs if studios fail, urging more flexible strategies.
Readers propose developers should have options to buy out studios or pursue independent paths.
The feature frames Dead Space and other franchises as assets that publishers may hoard rather than nurture.
The piece notes that reader submissions offer a ‘unique take’ on the week in gaming and invites further input.
The column emphasizes that workforce protection and fair treatment of developers should be a priority in publishing decisions.
The feature highlights a broader industry trend of publishers controlling franchises and studio fates.
The article invites readers to submit their own features for publication, illustrating community engagement.

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