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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Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Still Not Available Everywhere — So What Are Players Really Paying For?
Xbox Cloud Gaming can be brilliant on mobile with a controller, but the service is still not available everywhere. For players in unsupported regions, Game Pass Ultimate can mean VPN workarounds, weaker value, and one big question: what are they really paying for?
Two Days Later, Microsoft Still Has Not Widened Its KB5083769 Warning
Microsoft’s official warning around KB5083769 remains limited, but BitLocker recovery concerns and broader Windows 11 installation complaints are still drawing attention.
Microsoft Cuts Across Gaming Division: King, Rare, ZeniMax Among the Casualties
Candy Crush-maker King loses ~10% of staff as Microsoft reshapes Xbox ops Microsoft has launched another major round of layoffs across its gaming division, affecting studios including King, Rare, and ZeniMax, as part of a broader restructuring initiative led by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. King Lays Off Around 200 Staff According to a report…
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Microsoft Layoffs: Over a Quarter Were In-Office at Redmond HQ
Compliance with return-to-office didn’t spare over 1,500 employees from job cuts Despite its massive AI push and strong quarterly performance, Microsoft laid off around 6,000 employees globally in May 2025. What’s raising eyebrows? More than a quarter of those affected were working in-office at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters. That’s right—being physically present didn’t shield them from…
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