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Microsoft Cancels Perfect Dark and Everwild as 9,000 Employees Laid Off Across Xbox and Gaming Studios
04 Jul 2025 10:37 GMT
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Microsoft's darkest day in gaming since the last one | Opinion
03 Jul 2025 14:22 GMT
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Gaming Software Market Set to Grow at 21.2% CAGR Through 2030, Driven by Rising Demand
03 Jul 2025 12:48 GMT
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Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, not retiring from Xbox "anytime soon"
03 Jul 2025 10:03 GMT
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Microsoft gaming slashes jobs, cancels games including Everwild and Perfect Dark
03 Jul 2025 09:59 GMT
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Rare Would Be In A Better Place If Xbox Never Came Knocking
05 Jul 2025 23:21 GMT
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Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees; major cuts hit Xbox and Gaming Studios
03 Jul 2025 09:36 GMT
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Microsoft cancels three 3 games as layoffs impact Xbox team and its gaming studios
03 Jul 2025 06:53 GMT
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Microsoft Confirms New Round of Layoffs affecting 9100, Hits Xbox and Gaming Studios Hardest
03 Jul 2025 05:12 GMT
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Microsoft To Cut 9,000 Staffers; Includes Gaming Division People
03 Jul 2025 04:45 GMT
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