Microsoft Reportedly Cutting 20% of Xbox Workforce in Major Restructure
Microsoft has confirmed a major Xbox restructure, with thousands of roles being cut and reports saying around 20% of the Xbox workforce will be affected.
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Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees After Fortnite Slowdown
Epic Games announced layoffs affecting more than 1,000 employees, with CEO Tim Sweeney citing slower Fortnite engagement, wider industry pressure, and a need to reduce spending rather than AI-driven restructuring.
Amazon to cut about 16,000 corporate roles in latest layoff wave
Amazon announced plans to cut about 16,000 corporate roles in its latest restructuring wave, with no unit-by-unit breakdown yet for gaming-adjacent businesses such as Twitch, Prime Gaming, or Amazon Games.
Art Director Lynwood Montgomery on Staying Human in Game Art as AI Becomes Standard
Lynwood Montgomery discusses traditional art training, AI in game production, Magic Online, creative direction, human-built games, and why strong creative judgment still matters in the games industry.
PayPal on Steam Drops to Six Supported Currencies
Steam’s PayPal support narrowed to six currencies, affecting players and developers while payment restrictions and frozen funds raised concern across the platform.
Catching Up with Ben Granados: A Gaming Insider’s Take on Today’s Trends
PUBLSH veteran Ben Granados discusses what he’s playing, changing gaming audiences, global market shifts, publishing relationships, indie strategy, and where he sees the industry heading.