Viva Piñata
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2 documents in the library are about Viva Piñata, from writers such as Push to Talk and The Game Business. Each has a summary and key insights with the page they come from.
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Xbox Game Studios Boss Craig Duncan Steps Down
Craig Duncan has stepped down as the head of Xbox Game Studios after serving in the role for approximately 18 months.
- Craig Duncan has stepped down as the head of Xbox Game Studios after more than 18 months in the role, having replaced Alan Hartman in November 2024.
- Duncan oversaw 14 studios including Halo Studios, The Coalition, and Rare, and his studios will now report to Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty until a replacement is found.
- Louise O’Connor, Xbox Game Studios chief of staff, is also departing the company; she joined Rare in 1999 and became chief of staff in September 2025 after leaving Rare following the cancellation of Everwild.
The Game BusinessJun 2026
Article
Going Off Mic
The newsletter Push to Talk, authored by industry veteran Ryan K. Rigney, is transitioning from a weekly publication to an irregular schedule.
- The industry newsletter 'Push to Talk' is moving from a weekly to an irregular publication schedule after two years and 90 editions.
- The archive contains 51 industry interviews and 28 essays focused on the commercial and strategic aspects of game development.
- The publication reached a subscriber base of over 7,000 readers before transitioning to its new format.
Push to TalkSep 2025
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