Microsoft's Massive Layoffs Impact Xbox and Cancel Multiple Games
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Microsoft announced significant layoffs affecting around 9,000 employees worldwide, including multiple Xbox studios such as Raven Software, Turn 10 Studios, Rare, and others, leading to game cancellations like Everwild and the shutdown of projects like the MMORPG Blackbird. Despite the layoffs, Xbox's business remains strong, with Microsoft focusing on prioritizing its most promising opportunities to ensure future success.
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- All The Xbox Games Canceled And Studios Closed In Microsoft's Latest Mass Layoffs GameSpot
- Microsoft to Lay Off About 9,000 Employees The New York Times
- Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Jumps as Layoffs Lead to Game Cancellations TipRanks
- Microsoft’s largest layoff in years hits Xbox, sales and other divisions AP News
- Microsoft Makes Deep Job Cuts Across Xbox Division, Cancels Games Bloomberg
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