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StartupsPacific Northwest·Ranked Saturday, April 25, 2026
Xbox’s weirdest studio is on a roll
Double Fine Studios thriving under Microsoft ownership
“For a while there, it seemed like Double Fine might be struggling under the Microsoft corporate umbrella. The game studio led by Tim Schafer is…”
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#35 that day4.75/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%4/10
Economic impact · weight 25%5/10
Job impact · weight 20%6/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%6/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%2/10
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