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Iconic Doom and Quake developer id Software was among the most heavily impacted Microsoft-owned studios during Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s devastating business “reset” earlier this year, with around 136 employees reportedly losing their jobs.

The boss of Xbox has insisted that sales of the console are constrained by supply and that there is “more demand than consoles available,” as Microsoft’s gaming business heads into the crucial holiday season.

The boss of Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition has responded to reports that staff at the studio are worried they will lose their jobs amid the ongoing cuts at Xbox, and promised the next Gears game won’t take as long to make.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has pushed back on speculation that Microsoft could spin off its games division, telling the New York Times: “Xbox is not for sale.”

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