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  • Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled as Xbox Studio Shuts Down
    July 3, 2025
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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 broader layoffs affecting 9,000 employees. Despite high expectations and collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, the game faced development struggles and never fully material...

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  • Warcraft Rumble Halts New Content After Blizzard Layoffs
    July 4, 2025
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    Warcraft Rumble Halts New Content After Blizzard Layoffs

    Warcraft Rumble will no longer receive major content updates due to workforce reductions at Microsoft, transitioning to a "live ops-only" model with only bug fixes and recurring events. The game, launched in 2023, struggled to achieve long-term sustainability despite post-launch adjustmen...

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