"These changes are taking effect as Microsoft Studios continues to focus its investment and development on the games and franchises that fans find most exciting and want to play," he said. It will also support those impacted by the closure and cancellations. In his statement, Lemke said Microsoft will remain focused on investing and developing first-party games. "Press Play imbued the industry with a unique creative spirit behind games like Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and Kalimba, which both captured passionate fans." "These have been tough decisions and we have not made them lightly, nor are they a reflection on these development teams-we are incredibly fortunate to have the talent, creativity, and commitment of the people at these studios," Lemke continued. The game was described as a third-person, multiplayer action title that "deals with fragile alliances and survival, in a game show setting." Lemke went on to confirm Denmark-based Press Play Studios, which is known for Kalimba and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, has been shuttered, and work on Project Knoxville has been suspended. GameSpot contacted Microsoft for further details on Lionhead's status: "We aren't sharing additional details today beyond that we have ceased development on Fable Legends, and are in discussions with employees at Lionhead about our proposed closure of the studio as well," said a spokesperson. The period also gives those affected some time to search for new jobs.
During this, measures to avoid redundancies are to be explored. This is likely because UK law requires employers to create a consultancy period of at least 30 days. Microsoft has not yet outright confirmed the studio will close and is instead saying it is "in discussions" with the employees. "The Lionhead Studios team has delighted millions of fans with the Fable series over the past decade," Lemke added. Molyneux left Microsoft and Lionhead in March 2012. Lionhead, a British studio founded by Peter Molyneux in 1996, has developed acclaimed titles in the Black & White and Fable series. Now Playing: GS News Update: Fable Legends Canceled, Lionhead Closure Proposed By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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