Press Play
UK-based Lionhead wasn’t the only casualty of Microsoft’s studio closings. At the same time, Denmark’s Press Play was also closed down. Microsoft’s decision to close two of its internal game studios meant that not only had development for Fable Legends development ended, but that the plug was also pulled on titles like Project Knoxville as well. The general manager of Microsoft Studios Europe, Hanno Lemke, released a statement about the decision and explained that it wasn’t an easy one to make.
“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 said before adding. “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.”
