<ul><li>Raphael Colantonio, the former president of Arkane, has criticized Microsoft's decision to close Arkane Austin.</li><li>Colantonio believes that closing down the Austin branch was a shame considering the talent that had to be let go.</li><li>He suggests that the decision to shut down Arkane Austin may have been driven by the need to cut costs, please investors, or satisfy the stock market.</li><li>Colantonio mentions that recreating a special group like Arkane Austin is nearly impossible and dismisses the strategy of hiring massively to rebuild the same magic.</li></ul>

Former Arkane Austin boss condemns Microsoft decision to close studio

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