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Microsoft Gives Xbox Hard Reset with Mass Layoffs

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plans to eliminate about 20% of staff by the end of fiscal 2027, starting with 1,600 Xbox employees yesterday.

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Media & Entertainment

Indie Games Power Up as Big-Budget Rivals Sacrifice Creativity to Profit

The success of indie titles may help video game makers rely less on blockbusters and widen creative license, creating a 1UP for players.

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Media & Entertainment

Nintendo Takes Big Profit Hit After Failing to Switch It Up

Nintendo revealed on Tuesday that it had suffered a 69% drop in its profits year-over-year for the most recent financial quarter.

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Media & Entertainment

Microsoft’s Gaming Dreams Enter Their Price-Hike Era

Microsoft’s gaming division Xbox announced it’s splitting its hugely popular subscription service Game Pass into two subscription tiers.

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