Microsoft is set to make additional job cuts in the Xbox division next week
Microsoft Plans Job Cuts in Xbox Division Microsoft is set to initiate further job cuts within its Xbox division as part of an ongoing restructuring of the tech giant. Reports suggest that significant layoffs could occur in the coming week, according to sources familiar with the situation. This marks the fourth time Microsoft has downsized […]
Microsoft says Apple hindered its plans for the Xbox mobile store
Microsoft has thrown its support behind Epic Games, the creator of “Fortnite,” in its ongoing legal disputes with Apple. The tech giant, led by Tim Cook, argues that it has been motivated to push forward with plans for an Xbox mobile store as a result of Apple’s restrictions. In a legal brief filed in a […]
Microsoft raises prices for Xbox consoles, games, accessories amid trade war concerns
(KTLA) – The game seems to be even more expensive. Microsoft It was announced on Thursday Almost every physical product associated with the Xbox game line, including consoles, accessories and games, receives huge immediate price increases worldwide. “We understand that these changes are difficult and have been carefully considered given the market conditions and rising […]
Microsoft raises Xbox prices due to tariffs following PlayStation hike
Microsoft's Xbox is hiking prices for gaming consoles, controllers, first-party titles and other accessories following similar moves by competitors due to tariffs affecting Global Supply Chains. in Blog post On Thursday, Xbox said it would raise prices for products in the US, Europe, Australia and the UK. The more powerful Xbox Series X consoles will […]
Woke Microsoft Lays Off 650 Employees from Xbox Division
Woke tech giant Microsoft has announced a round of layoffs targeting 650 employees in its Xbox gaming division, the third games-related layoffs since the company acquired Activision Blizzard for $69 billion. CNBC Reports In a memo sent to employees on Thursday, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said the company had made the “difficult” decision to […]
Musk reacts to Xbox marketing manager ‘white dudes’ comments
A management-level employee of Microsoft’s Xbox marketing team has come under global criticism for defending the purported plight of a “minority” in the gaming industry. Xbox Global Product Marketing Manager Kelly Lombardi joins a growing list of video game industry employees taking issue with fans’ rejection of a culture of diversity in games. Lombardi has […]
Florida man wanted after allegedly using Samurai sword to stab friend over Xbox console
Police in Florida are searching for a homeless man who allegedly stabbed his friend multiple times with a Japanese sword after refusing to hand over his Xbox game console on Monday. FOX 35 in Orlando reports that Daytona Beach police are searching for Walter Grimes, who is wanted on a charge of aggravated assault with […]
Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 from Xbox and Recently Acquired Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard
Microsoft acquired gaming giant Activision Blizzard in October for about $69 billion, and it's wasting no time finding ways to cut costs. The company announced it would lay off 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and its Xbox division. This means that 8% of employees are in the gaming department. Microsoft has laid off 1,900 employees […]
Microsoft lays off 1,900 Xbox, Activision Blizzard workers
Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, just weeks after completing its $69 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer distributed a memo to employees saying the layoffs, which amount to about 8% of the division, will affect staff at Xbox, Activision Blizzard and ZeniMax. […]