Tim Schafer Says New Xbox CEO Will Not Close Studios

GamesRadar reported that Double Fine founder Tim Schafer described new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma as not going to shoot his dog. Schafer made the comment after Double Fine became independent again. He had earlier opposed Microsoft ownership of the studio, stating that the company loved closing studios. The post included a reference to a prior remark about shooting the dog as well. No further statements from Sharma or Microsoft appear in the available posts. The remark frames Schafer's view of studio closure risks under the new leadership.