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Former Elder Scrolls Online designer laments the destruction of layoffs: 'There’s really no one left and no changing it now'

ZeniMax Online Studios reportedly lost half its employees in yesterday's Xbox layoffs.

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Report: Microsoft will make even more of its games exclusive to Xbox — as multiplatform strategy totally fails. What's going on?

Xbox's loathed "Project Latitude" strategy which saw Microsoft support its biggest rival with content is ending, with CEO Asha Sharma doubling down on exclusives.

Windows Central

Xbox layoffs hit accessibility leadership, calling into question Microsoft's continued commitment to accessibility initiatives

Accessibility efforts have been some of Microsoft's biggest wins—but that didn't stop it from cutting accessibility leads.

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Bernie Sanders is mad about the Xbox layoffs

The senator from Vermont is pretty chapped about the price hikes, too.

PC Gamer

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma points the finger at Phil Spencer's strategy for yesterday's sweeping layoffs: 'We simply spread ourselves too thin'

Sharma didn't mention Spencer by name, but said Xbox is struggling because it neglected its "core business."

PC Gamer

With the sword of Microsoft hanging over it, Blizzard quietly drops Overwatch in Korea into the hands of Nexon

Nexon is taking over Overwatch publishing duties in Korea starting in August

GamesRadar

Xbox Is the Biggest Casualty in a New Round of Microsoft Layoffs. What This Means for MSFT Stock.

The software giant is reportedly looking to trim its employee list by 4,800 in yet another large round of layoffs.

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"We hope our pain was worth it": As Microsoft's Xbox layoffs axe half of id Software, one DOOM dev has a scathing message for anyone "celebrating" them

Following Microsoft's mass Xbox layoffs that have resulted in half of id Software being cut, a DOOM dev has biting words for those "celebrating" them.

Windows Central

Id Software veteran of over 20 years absolutely rips and tears into Microsoft after devastating layoffs: "XBOX decided half the team was no longer needed"

"Just really sad"

GamesRadar

'These are hard, but necessary decisions' — Xbox pulled funding for Io Interactive's 'Project Fantasy' but the developer will continue working on the game independently

After Xbox pulled funding for its online fantasy RPG, IOI has announced that it will close one of its studios and lay off an unspecified number of staff.

TechRadar

Gears of War: Reloaded leads Xbox Game Pass's July batch, just in time for new and old fans to catch up in preparation for Gears of War: E-Day

Xbox has announced July 2026's first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, which includes Gears of War: Reloaded, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and many more titles that will be added throughout the month.

Windows Central

Xbox's Backwards Compatibility Program and Cloud Gaming lead has been laid off from Microsoft after 37 years — "I wish the team nothing but success"

Microsoft's VP of Xbox Platform Kevin LaChapelle, who led the creation of Xbox Backwards Compatibility and Xbox Cloud Gaming, has been laid off.

Windows Central

If you're a sicko, you can now run Windows on the Steam Machine

Valve has released Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers for graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD card slot, but you'll need to wait longer for SteamOS dual-booting.

GamesRadar

IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy from XBOX, but closes one of its studios

IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended its funding partnership. The studio says development will continue independently, but it has also confirmed the closure of its Istanbul studio as part of broader restructuring.

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In 2009, late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said it'll take "20 years or so" for game purchases to become mostly digital

Sony is killing its physical games in 2028, so he wasn't far off at all

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"There's really no one left": Former Elder Scrolls Online dev says the MMO "basically funded other failing projects" as Microsoft guts the studio

Bethesda's been hit by Xbox's ongoing restructuring

GamesRadar

State of Decay 3 could reportedly skip Xbox Game Pass after Microsoft dumped its studio

Undead Labs' survival game is still coming in 2027

Windows Central

How is id Software supposed to keep making DOOM after Xbox reportedly laid off half the studio?

Reported Xbox layoffs have reportedly affected around half of id Software, prompting concerns over the future of DOOM, the studio's acclaimed id Tech engine, and whether the legendary FPS developer can continue operating at the same level.

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International Business Times UK

Xbox Layoffs Purge 32% of Phil Spencer's Studio Empire as New CEO Asha Sharma Slashes 3,000 Jobs

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has unveiled a sweeping restructure that will cut around 3,000 jobs and spin off four studios, slashing roughly a third of the development empire built under former boss Phil Spencer.

GamesRadar

Hitman and 007 First Light dev IO Interactive regains "full ownership" of its mysterious online RPG project after Xbox reportedly pulled funding

Project Fantasy will be developed and funded "independently amongst our other projects," IO Interactive says

GamesRadar

Doom developer id Software "is essentially dead," Duke Nukem 3D co-creator says after layoffs reportedly cut almost half of the studio

George Broussard says Microsoft is getting "decent PR for being 'good guys'" by not shutting studios, but that these studios face new struggles

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands

Leaders meeting in Ankara urged to show concrete steps towards increasing their budget contribution

GamesRadar

Doom creator John Romero praises the devs who carried on id Software's legacy as Microsoft reportedly lays off half of the studio: "The last few games showed real care, skill, and respect"

Romero's own team had funding pulled – reportedly from Microsoft – a year ago

TechRadar

'Regarding Arkane… how much?' — Xbox is falling apart and as thousands more are hit with layoffs, I think it's time for someone to save the Dishonored and Marvel's Blade developer before it's too late

As Xbox hits thousands more workers with layoffs, I'm desperately hoping that Arkane Studios will be saved.

Windows Central

Xbox is refocusing on console spending that makes up 80% of its business — while stepping away from smaller game studios

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the company's renewed focus on its console business, which reportedly represents 80% of Xbox overall. As part of its wider restructuring, Microsoft is prioritizing consoles and major franchises while stepping away from smaller internal studios.

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