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Microsoft Lays Off About 9K More Employees: Here’s What To Know
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced it will lay off around 9,000 employees. It’s the tech company’s second round of major ...
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Xbox Reportedly Still Has Over 40 Projects In Active Development
Xbox had quite the chaotic day yesterday. It was marked by layoffs and the cancellation of a couple of projects.
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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 ...
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Xbox's Phil Spencer Is Not Retiring Despite Rumors Claiming Otherwise
Xbox head Phil Spencer is not retiring, and he is not part of the thousand who have lost their jobs due to Microsoft's ...
Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was 'tension' at Halo Studios
At least five employees at Halo Studios have been fired as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft on Wednesday, according ...
Microsoft's largest layoff in years hits Xbox, other divisions
Xbox CEO sent a memo to employees Wednesday that said the cuts would position the video game business “for enduring success and allow us to focus on strategic growth areas.” ...
Xbox Game Pass games list for Xbox console, PC, and xCloud
Do you need to know which games are available on Xbox Game Pass? Check out our list of Xbox Game Pass games and Xbox Perks ...