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Change is afoot at Xbox's Arkane Studios and MachineGames — with Machine's co-founder taking over Arkane's operations (UPDATE)

MachineGames Studio Director and co-founder Jerk Gustafsson is seemingly taking over leadership of Arkane from the latter's president, Leonard Bendel, who has resigned.

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Obsidian reportedly safe from Xbox studio closures despite fears the RPG powerhouse was in negotiations to avoid shutdown

The iconic dev behind Fallout: New Vegas, Grounded, Star Wars: KOTOR 2, and more

GamesRadar

The July Purge: Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs as AI Restructuring Hits Xbox, Sales

Microsoft is reportedly planning fresh July layoffs affecting thousands in Xbox, sales and consulting as its AI‑driven restructuring reshapes jobs across the tech giant.

International Business Times UK

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Fantasy meets reality: Why turmoil at Xbox is impacting IO Interactive and Project Fantasy

007: First Light and new Hitman: World of Assassination updates sent IOI on a victory lap – a publishing partner just spoiled the party

GamesRadar

What does Xbox's Matthew Ball mean when he says "We are working very hard to rethink everything that we can about Helix"?

In a recent interview, Xbox Chief Strategy Officer said that the firm's next console "Helix" is being rethought. What exactly does he mean by this? Let's speculate, for funsies.

Windows Central

Microsoft layoffs: Up to 5,500 jobs at risk as AI push sparks fresh H1-B debate

Microsoft is preparing to cut around 5,500 jobs in another round of layoffs as it continues shifting billions of dollars towards artificial intelligence (AI), with the expected move also reigniting debate over the company's use of the H1-B visa programme.

The Times of India

Microsoft to Cut Thousands Across Sales, Consulting and Xbox as Fiscal Year Ends — Are You At Risk?

Microsoft plans to cut under 2.5% of its workforce next week across sales, consulting, and Xbox, with agency contractors already laid off before the fiscal year even closed.

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"Not on Xbox Game Pass This Year": I can't believe Activision now has to spell it out for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Activision is explicitly advertising that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not launch on Xbox Game Pass this year, raising questions about Microsoft's subscription strategy while promoting pre-orders and early campaign access.

Windows Central

Is Xbox freezing third-party Xbox Game Pass deals? Here's what's being said, and why I don't buy it.

A new report suggested that Microsoft is freezing money for new third-party Xbox Game Pass deals. I don't buy it.

Windows Central

Windows 11 just changed the name of Xbox mode (kind of)

Xbox mode is now XBOX mode in the latest Windows Insider builds. The update is part of a rebrand of XBOX that's rolling out.

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Microsoft's Changes to Xbox Game Pass May be for the Worse, Claims Insider

The Xbox Game Pass is reportedly getting drastic changes to its features and offerings, according to an insider.

Player One

Spyro is back with a new game, but the team bringing him to life had to overcome a near‑collapse to finish the project

As pressure to right the XBOX ship continues to bear down on the studios that make our favorite games, the recent reveal of Spyro: A Realm Beyond proves that full-stop closure of established studios isn’t the only way to balance the books. Instead of closing, Toys for Bob was able…

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Microsoft blames "components crisis" for rising Xbox prices amidst AI greed, which was partly caused by...Microsoft?

Xbox announced new price increases for the Xbox Series X and S and sunsetting of the 2TB version.

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Microsoft and Xbox announce another console price hike, and this one is steep — things may get even worse in 2027, all thanks to AI and memory shortages

The cost of Xbox Series X|S consoles is about to climb by $100 or more, with Microsoft announcing new price hikes amid tech's ongoing hardware crisis.

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Is Xbox CEO Asha Sharma right that "gaming is unaffordable" for many? We asked you — and you had a scathing message for Microsoft in your answers

We asked our readers if they agreed with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that gaming has become unaffordable for many, and their answer has been loud and clear.

Windows Central

New Xbox update lets you make your gamertag longer so it "feels like you" — backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and Cloud Gaming got some huge buffs, too

Microsoft and Xbox have released a new update for the platform that allows you to make longer gamertags, stream games you're updating, and more.

GamesRadar

"Call of Duty is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe": New Xbox CEO brags as more of its games turn to film and TV

We'll see when Call of Duty hits the big screen in 2028

Windows Central

"Great games are culture, and culture is entertainment": Xbox CEO says Call of Duty is larger than the MCU, states there's "more appetite" for Xbox multimedia

The new CEO of Xbox Asha Sharma has stated Call of Duty is larger than Disney's MCU while asserting Microsoft is well poised to explore Xbox multimedia.

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“Gaming is becoming unaffordable” — Xbox CEO says the industry has an accessibility crisis

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes gaming is becoming increasingly unaffordable due to rising hardware costs, subscriptions, and competition for consumer attention. Her comments offer insight into Xbox's broader strategy for accessibility and growth.

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"It's something that no one has ever seen before — a new game system": Hideo Kojima teases more of his mysterious horror

Hideo Kojima has shared new details on OD, describing the project as something "no one has ever seen before." The Xbox-backed title will feature a new game system, an ambitious horror concept, and a cast that includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier.

The Economic Times

Kunal Shah's WhatsApp appointment underscores India's expanding Big Tech footprint

Kunal Shah, CRED founder, is set to lead WhatsApp globally, joining a distinguished line of Indian-origin tech leaders. This appointment highlights the increasing influence of Indian talent in steering major global technology firms. Recent moves include Asha Sharma at Microsoft Gaming and Rahul Patil at Anthropic, building on the legacies…

Windows Central

“AI will enhance the PlayStation experience” is a bold claim — and Xbox would be roasted for saying the same

Sony has positioned AI as a major part of PlayStation's future strategy, highlighting its role in game development, productivity, personalization, and platform growth. In doing so, it raises questions about whether gaming companies are judged differently when discussing AI, particularly given the backlash that even the slightest mention of Xbox…

International Business Times UK

'Punished for Following Orders': Insider Exposes Upcoming Xbox 'Bloodbath' Set to Devastate Bethesda

Microsoft's Xbox division is bracing for significant layoffs, with Bethesda among the studios affected, as the company overhauls its gaming strategy ahead of the next console cycle.

Windows Central

"Microsoft had already planned to sunset": Xbox showed Senua at Xbox Games Showcase to "help draw investor interest" to Ninja Theory before studio closure

Microsoft and Xbox showed Ninja Theory's new Hellblade game Senua at Xbox Games Showcase to "help draw investor interest" ahead of plans to close it.

The Guardian - UK

Fears for Xbox as it puts its developers on the chopping block once again

After the billion-dollar company’s leaders sent staff a memo saying the brand had ‘over-extended’, game studios may be in the firing line

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