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Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancellations

Xbox Boss 'Not Retiring Anytime Soon,' Microsoft Promises

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been in charge of Xbox for over a decade and the company says he’s not leaving anytime soon, calling rumors that the longtime exec might be resigning when the next generation of Xbox hardware launches “completely made up.”

Newsweek on MSN · 14h

Xbox games cancelled as Microsoft slashes 9000 jobs

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Everwild, an in-development game from UK-based Sea of Thieves developer Rare, and potentially other projects amid a round of layoffs that will see the company lose upwards of 9000 employees.

The Verge · 9h

Xbox hit hard with layoffs: from cancelled games to a shuttered studio

Microsoft announced sweeping layoffs affecting as many as 9,000 employees, and they had a big impact on the company’s Xbox studios. Microsoft cancelled Perfect Dark from The Initiative and closed the studio.

These games are all coming to Xbox Game Pass

Newsweek · 2d

July Games Release Dates 2025 – What's New on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC

July is typically a quiet month for video game releases, but with the launch of the Switch 2 and developers around the world trying to make the most of the Summer, gamers have plenty to look forward to on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

TechRadar on MSN · 1d

New Xbox Series X games 2025 - the most anticipated Xbox release dates

Below, we've rounded up all the release dates and windows for the biggest confirmed Xbox Series X games of 2025 and beyond. So, it's time to get your calendar out and start taking down some dates. As always, these release dates are subject to delays. If any games are pushed back, this page will be updated.

ComicBook.com · 6d

New Xbox Series X Exclusive Now Available Day One With Xbox Game Pass

There is a new Xbox Series X console exclusive out this week that is available with Xbox Game Pass at day one of release.

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Pure Xbox · 13h

Xbox Next-Gen Console Plans 'Not Impacted' By Microsoft Layoffs

As you probably remember, Xbox announced its next-gen console strategy back in the middle of June, committing to a new home console as part of its "next-gen hardware lineup" that also includes handheld, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Microsoft's Largest Layoff in Years Hits Xbox, Sales and Other Divisions

Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years

Bloomberg on MSN · 11h

Microsoft Makes Deep Job Cuts Across Xbox Division, Cancels Games

An Xbox spokesperson declined to confirm how many people were impacted, but the cuts were widespread and significant. Subsidiaries across the gaming organization were told that they would be affected by the layoffs.

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Upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2025 and beyond

But there's also a stacked lineup of new Xbox Series X games headed our way throughout the year. In June, the Xbox Games showcase 2025 brought us a host of reveals and announcements for a variety ...

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Just a Normal Xbox Series X Unboxing

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Did Best Buy forget to raise the price of Seagate’s 4TB Xbox Series X|S Expansion Card? It’s $70 off — the deal is still live, so act fast!

Seagate just launched a 4TB version of its excellent storage card for Xbox Series X|S, but the promotional launch pricing is ...

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The best Xbox Series X controller in 2025

I've gathered together a list of the best Xbox Series X controllers. Whether you're looking for a replacement or a new pro pad, there are options for you.