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Former Xbox boss wanted Halo 4 to have Diablo 3's most hated feature, dev says: "Game execs remain stupid detached money grubbing idiots"

Don Mattrick oversaw part of the decline that Xbox has yet to truly recover from

GamesRadar · Jul 6

Stocks Climb As Tech Maintains Momentum. Dow Jones Reaches Historical Milestone

Stocks posted broad gains on Monday as markets maintain momentum.

International Business Times · Jul 6

US stocks today: Nasdaq jumps over 1% as chip stocks rally, investors eye AI earnings

U.S. stocks rose sharply, led by chipmakers like Broadcom on AI-driven optimism and a strong earnings outlook. Microsoft fell after announcing job cuts, while investors remained cautious about Fed policy. Markets are now focused on upcoming earnings and Fed minutes for direction amid elevated rate uncertainty.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

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Jefferies Says Microsoft Stands Out in Strong Cloud Spending as Azure Gains Market Share. What This Means for MSFT Stock.

Jefferies highlights Microsoft as a clear standout in the strong cloud spending environment.

Barchart · Jul 6

MSFT Stock Layoffs: What to Know as Microsoft Cuts Jobs in Xbox Unit

Microsoft stock sinks as the giant announces significant layoffs, primarily affecting its Xbox division. Here’s what the job cuts mean for MSFT shares.

Barchart · Jul 6

Report: Mass Xbox layoffs will impact Fallout and The Elder Scrolls devs Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly" — they'll focus on their "biggest franchises" like DOOM

Microsoft's mass layoffs at Xbox have reportedly affected Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly," though devs will still be able to work on their core IPs.

Windows Central · Jul 6

CEO admits Xbox sees three to 10 times lower margins than "comparable platform and publishing businesses" after Game Pass and multiplatform bets didn't pay off

"Our business today is not healthy"

GamesRadar · Jul 6

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Arkane founder asks Xbox CEO "how much" Microsoft wants for the studio: "I'm asking for a friend"

Raphael Colantonio is now head of WolfEye Studios

GamesRadar · Jul 6

Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees with more expected

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

Microsoft Is One of the Most Mispriced AI Stocks Today. Here’s Why It Is About to Surge Soon.

Microsoft is facing the brunt of software stock negativity while continuing to invest heavily in AI.

Barchart · Jul 6

"Mojang ... will now report directly to me": Xbox CEO takes direct control of Minecraft to better compete with Roblox as Microsoft's huge gaming cuts hit

As Microsoft's mass Xbox layoffs come down, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma assumes direct oversight over Minecraft, Candy Crush, and its development teams.

Windows Central · Jul 6

Exclusive: Xbox's CEO on 3,200 layoffs, four studios cut, and her blunt warning that 'we spread ourselves too thin'

Asha Sharma unveiled sweeping changes at the Microsoft unit Monday, including downsizing that will impact 20% of staff.

Fortune · Jul 6

Arkane’s Blade project is reportedly "running over budget", and the studio’s future at Xbox is now in question

Fresh reports claim Marvel's Blade is running over budget and has been delayed, while Microsoft reportedly works to secure Arkane's future amid its wider Xbox restructuring.

Windows Central · Jul 6

Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging 'unreasonable and excessive noise' from data center

'Microsoft prides itself on being a good neighbor in the communities where we operate.'

PC Gamer · Jul 6

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Benzinga · Jul 6

Xbox in Chaos: Why Microsoft Just Axed 4,800 Jobs

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock fell more than 1% on Monday after the company unveiled another round of layoffs, even as technology stocks rallied. The Nasdaq gained 1.83%, and the S&P 500 rose 0.83%.

PC Gamer · Jul 6

Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax hit hard by Xbox layoffs, says union

ZeniMax Online Studios and id Software have survived the latest bloodbath at Microsoft, but it sounds like they've been cut deeply.

Windows Central · Jul 6

My plea to Xbox fans of the divested studios — put your money where your mouth is

Xbox's freed studios have a lifeline. Now I implore fans to put their money where their mouth is and buy their games.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Microsoft shares fall over 1% after company announces to layoff 4,800

Microsoft announced significant job cuts affecting approximately 4,800 employees globally. The Xbox gaming division will experience the deepest reductions, with around 3,200 roles eliminated. This restructuring follows substantial investments in gaming, including the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

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Euronews · Jul 6

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs with Xbox facing its biggest shake-up

About 3,200 gaming jobs are set to be cut at Xbox over the coming fiscal year.

PC Gamer · Jul 6

Arkane temporarily spared in Xbox bloodbath thanks to French law, but its future is up in the air

Putting all my hopes and dreams on an independent Arkane.

T3 · Jul 6

Gaming's grim year continues with the Xbox reset, and it might not get better quick

Could things eventually settle down?

PC Gamer · Jul 6

Microsoft says 'cryptographically relevant quantum computers could arrive sooner than previously expected' as it bumps its QSP timeline to 2029

As attacks get more advanced, security must follow.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox

Microsoft said Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs -- roughly two percent of its global workforce -- in a cost-cutting move that will deliver a sweeping restructuring of its struggling Xbox gaming division. The cuts include the deepest overhaul in Xbox's history, with approximately 3,200 gaming jobs to be…

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 6

Microsoft 'resets' Xbox by cutting 3,200 jobs this year, divesting five game studios — firm cites 'margins that are 3-10x lower than comparable platform and publishing businesses'

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft's gaming division will cut 3,200 jobs throughout FY27 and is spinning out studios but not canceling any games.

GamesRadar · Jul 6

Xbox acquisitions have been a disaster: "In a typical year, we lost 64 cents for every dollar we invested"

"We have also learned that we are not the best home for every type of studio"

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