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Microsoft Layoffs Fuel Employee Fear and Culture Concerns

Microsoft has laid off nearly 15,000 employees, its largest workforce reduction in over a decade, as it aggressively shifts focus…

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BigTech Companies

Sea of Thieves Dev Shares Somber Response to Xbox Layoffs

Rare's production director Drew Stevens addressed the cancellation of Everwild and its emotional impact on employees, citing creative challenges and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Laid-Off Candy Crush Staff Say They Trained AI Replacements

Workers at Candy Crush developer King trained AI systems now replacing their jobs after Microsoft laid off 200 employees, causing…

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BigTech Companies

Microsoft Xbox Layoffs June 2025: Key Details & Unanswered Questions

Microsoft's gaming division faced major layoffs and project cancellations, including Rare's "Everwild" and The Initiative's "Perfect Dark", with key veterans…

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Phil Spencer: Xbox Future Strong Despite Microsoft Gaming Layoffs

Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing significant layoffs, including a 10% reduction at King and additional cuts across European and U.S.…

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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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Xbox App Update Brings Game Purchases and Game Pass to Mobile

Microsoft is quietly expanding the role of its Xbox mobile app. A new update, now in beta, allows users to…

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