ZeniMax Online Studios boss confirms departure amidst Xbox project cancellation
Matt Firor served almost 20 years at the Maryland-based developer
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Sources: Banjo-Kazooie, Sea of Thieves director leaves Rare after 35 years, following Everwild cancellation
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Xbox has cancelled its Perfect Dark reboot and closed its developer
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