Microsoft has announced significant reductions within its Xbox division.
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These Xbox layoffs and studio closures are disrupting a ton of ongoing projects and talented teams. Practically, Microsoft should focus on redeploying those folks internally to keep that expertise for future games. Otherwise, they're just losing ground on innovation.
The real question is how many of those laid off land decent jobs quickly—these cuts hit people’s lives, not just company plans.
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GameSpot • 03 Jul 16:23
Microsoft has announced significant reductions within its Xbox division.
The Verge • 03 Jul 13:29
Microsoft announced layoffs on July 2nd that affected the company’s Xbox employees.
Engadget • 03 Jul 00:20
At least five employees at Halo Studios have been laid off as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft, according to a developer familiar with the situation.
Engadget • 02 Jul 22:46
Microsoft conducts layoffs across the company, including its gaming division.
The Verge • 02 Jul 19:40
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is not planning to retire in the near future. He has led Microsoft's Xbox division since 2014.
WIRED • 02 Jul 17:33
Xbox head Phil Spencer informed staff of organizational changes amid increased player engagement.
Variety • 02 Jul 13:16
Microsoft will lay off thousands of employees worldwide, including some in the Microsoft Gaming division.
