The Initiative

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Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Denies Retirement Rumors

Microsoft's gaming division, including Xbox, faced significant layoffs, leading to the cancellation of high-profile projects like "Everwild" and an unannounced…

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Elder Scrolls Online Dev Cancels Secret MMO, Studio Head Exits Amid Microsoft Layoffs

ZeniMax Online Studios cancels an unannounced MMO project and sees longtime leader Matt Firor step down amid Microsoft layoffs, marking…

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Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled as Xbox Studio Shuts Down

The Perfect Dark reboot has been officially canceled, and its developer, The Initiative, was shut down as part of Microsoft's…

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Microsoft shuts down Xbox studio The Initiative, cancels major games

Microsoft's gaming division faces major restructuring, including studio closures like The Initiative and project cancellations (e.g., Perfect Dark reboot and…

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Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs: Xbox Layoffs & Game Cancellations

Microsoft is cutting 9,000 jobs (4% of its workforce), including roles in its gaming division, despite record Xbox engagement, to…

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