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Microsoft to Lay Off Thousands; Xbox Chief Says Gaming Division Cuts Will Remove ‘Layers of Management’
Microsoft is set to layoff thousands of employees worldwide Wednesday, including some in the Microsoft Gaming division.
As an Xbox fan all I can say is that Microsoft betrayed us – Reader’s Feature
A reader is angry with the recent layoffs and changes at Xbox and accuses Microsoft execs of betraying both their fans and ...
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Xbox layoffs: Microsoft closes studio The Initiative, cancels Perfect Dark, Everwild, and unannounced projects
Update 3, July 2, 2025: Microsoft is reportedly closing The Initiative, and cancelling the Perfect Dark reboot that was fully ...
MindsEye dev warns staff about layoffs amid talk of saboteurs and 'relaunch'
MindsEye is also published by IO Interactive, which worked on Hitman: World of Assassination for years after launch. If BARB ...
Microsoft Plans to Slash 9,000 Jobs to ‘Increase Agility and Effectiveness’
Phil Spencer told employees Xbox will shed roles to boost agility as Microsoft restructures gaming and sales teams amid ...
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Microsoft tells employees using AI is no longer optional, may impact performance reviews as more layoffs likely in July
The expected layoffs follow the closure of multiple game studios and come amid rising pressure to improve profitability within Microsoft's gaming operations. The company completed its $69 ...
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Microsoft gaming division suffers further layoffs - Engadget
Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, sent an email to all Microsoft Gaming employees regarding the layoffs, which was obtained by Windows Central and confirmed as authentic by Microsoft.