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Xbox Layoffs’ Effects on Blizzard Have Been “Comparatively Minimal” – Rumor

Xbox Layoffs’ Effects on Blizzard Have Been “Comparatively Minimal” – Rumor

President Johanna Faries has reportedly sent out an email to Blizzard employees, urging them to take care of themselves and others.

Arkane Founder Asks Xbox How Much the Studio Would Cost “For a Friend”

Arkane Founder Asks Xbox How Much the Studio Would Cost “For a Friend”

The original founder wrote a tongue-in-cheek reply to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's announcement about recent layoffs at the company.

Xbox CEO Says “We Simply Spread Ourselves Too Thin” Following Layoffs

Xbox CEO Says “We Simply Spread Ourselves Too Thin” Following Layoffs

Asha Sharma said that the company had made several bets in the past that, unfortunately, haven't quite paid off how it had hoped.

Xbox Appoints Helen Chiang as COO, Studios to Only Have Maximum of 5 Management Layers

Xbox Appoints Helen Chiang as COO, Studios to Only Have Maximum of 5 Management Layers

CEO Asha Sharma said that, in some instances, Xbox had 14 different management layers, and that she wanted to simplify things.

Xbox Could Help Studios at Risk to Complete Their Games – Rumor

Xbox Could Help Studios at Risk to Complete Their Games – Rumor

Regardless of whether the affected studios go independent or find a buyer, Windows Central claims there will be layoffs across the board.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Studio Confirms Physical Release Will Include Disc in the Box

Halo: Campaign Evolved Studio Confirms Physical Release Will Include Disc in the Box

Other features highlighted by Halo Studios include the presence of a Machinima mode, as well as optimization for handheld devices.

Xbox Cancelled a Marketing Campaign of Physical Copies of Games vs Digital in 2025 – Rumor

Xbox Cancelled a Marketing Campaign of Physical Copies of Games vs Digital in 2025 – Rumor

The campaign would have given Xbox users the pros and cons of physical and digital copies of games, leaving the decision up to them.

Sea of Thieves Developer Rare is “On the Block” Ahead of Xbox’s Mass Layoffs – Rumor

Sea of Thieves Developer Rare is “On the Block” Ahead of Xbox’s Mass Layoffs – Rumor

The studio is one of many that could face layoffs reportedly affecting over 1,000 staff across Xbox's studios in the coming week.

Marvel’s Blade is Seemingly “Pretty Far Along” With Reveal Planned for 2026 – Rumor

Marvel’s Blade is Seemingly “Pretty Far Along” With Reveal Planned for 2026 – Rumor

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb claims that Arkane planned to "begin debuting it in some way later this year", with a release planned for 2027.

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

Well, the Steam Machine is here and seems like a competent open-ended alternative to traditional consoles. But has it created more problems that it has solved?

Xbox Testing the Ability to Convert Game Discs Into Digital Licenses – Rumor

Xbox Testing the Ability to Convert Game Discs Into Digital Licenses – Rumor

The disc-to-digital solution allegedly works for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S games, but not for Xbox 360 or OG Xbox titles.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations – 15 Things You Need to Know Before Buying

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations – 15 Things You Need to Know Before Buying

id Software's most packed campaign expansion offers a new weapon, a dedicated endgame and more - find out everything here.

Project Helix Could Launch Without a Disc Drive – Rumor

Project Helix Could Launch Without a Disc Drive – Rumor

Xbox's next-gen console could move away from offering a disc drive, especially following PlayStation's recent announcement.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations is 10-12 Hours Long With A Dedicated End-Game

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations is 10-12 Hours Long With A Dedicated End-Game

After completing the campaign, which is about 60 percent of the expansion, you can take on additional challenges, including an Uber Boss.

More Expensive Consoles Don’t Result in Better Games, Says Former Naughty Dog Artist

More Expensive Consoles Don’t Result in Better Games, Says Former Naughty Dog Artist

Responding to reports about the PS6's bill of materials having risen, Del Walker spoke about game development becoming more complicated.

Kojima Productions’ OD Remains Safe Ahead of Xbox Reset – Rumor

Kojima Productions’ OD Remains Safe Ahead of Xbox Reset – Rumor

Despite five studios apparently at risk and various layoffs, Xbox reportedly continues to support Kojima Productions' horror title.

Marvel’s Blade Could Be Cancelled as Xbox Considers Shutting Down Arkane Studios – Rumor

Marvel’s Blade Could Be Cancelled as Xbox Considers Shutting Down Arkane Studios – Rumor

Reportedly running over budget, Arkane Lyon's title was allegedly slated to launch in 2026 before being delayed to late 2027.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Launches on August 11th for Nintendo Switch 2

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Launches on August 11th for Nintendo Switch 2

Physical pre-orders for the 2025 remake are now live, and it appears to ship on a cartridge instead of utilising a Game-Key Card.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Ad Claims it is “Not on Xbox Game Pass This Year”

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Ad Claims it is “Not on Xbox Game Pass This Year”

The ad, which has since been removed from Meta's Ad Library, wanted to promote pre-orders by mentioning the lack of a Game Pass release.

Xbox’s Layoffs And Studio Closures to Begin on July 6th, Might Be Biggest Layoffs in Gaming – Rumor

Xbox’s Layoffs And Studio Closures to Begin on July 6th, Might Be Biggest Layoffs in Gaming – Rumor

According to 3D Realms and Apogee co-founder George Broussard, a large number of Xbox studios are going to be shut down as a result.