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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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Upcoming Xbox Games Still Expected After Recent Layoffs

Microsoft cut 9,000 jobs (4% of its workforce), affecting Xbox studios like Blizzard and Rare, and leading to the shutdown…

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Romero Games Seeks New Publisher After Xbox Layoffs

Romero Games clarified it is not shutting down despite losing publisher funding for an upcoming project, and is seeking new…

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Xbox Layoffs June 2025: Job Cuts, Studio Closures & Game Cancellations

Microsoft’s Xbox division announced major layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations, marking its fourth round of job cuts in under…

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Xbox Execs Loved ZeniMax’s Destiny-Style MMO Before Cancellation

Microsoft cut 9,000 jobs, including the cancellation of Blackbird, an unannounced sci-fi MMO in development at ZeniMax. Blackbird, a Destiny-inspired…

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Doom Creator’s New FPS Canceled in Xbox Layoffs

A highly anticipated first-person shooter by Doom co-creator John Romero was canceled due to Xbox layoffs and strategic shifts, halting…

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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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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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Everwild Cancelled Amid Xbox Layoffs – Rare’s Game Axed

Rare's fantasy adventure game "Everwild" has been officially canceled as part of Xbox's broader studio restructuring and workforce reductions. Xbox…

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Xbox Layoffs Risk Microsoft’s Acquisition Reputation | Opinion

Microsoft’s Xbox division layoffs raise concerns about the impact on talent and corporate reputation, questioning its $100 billion acquisition strategy…

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