"Toys for Bob Goes Independent, Eyes Future Collaboration with Xbox"

Toys for Bob, a studio under Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard, is going independent and exploring a future partnership with Microsoft, following layoffs in the gaming industry. The studio, known for its work on Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Call of Duty support, aims to return to its roots and develop new games, characters, and experiences. This move comes amidst a wave of studios seeking independence or private ownership, signaling a shift in the gaming industry landscape.