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When Xbox announced sweeping layoffs in July as part of a brutal “reset” for the gaming brand, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said part of the pre-existing problem in the gaming unit was “teams, studios, and functions [that] often operate independently, [making it] harder to work toward a shared goal.” Today, the company announced a radical…

Earlier this year, Xbox performed a massive wave of layoffs, eliminating 1,600 roles and sharing that more cuts would come soon. Today, those cuts have come: Xbox has announced it is laying off 268 roles across its first-party studios, XGS management, and central functions layer. Halo Studios in particular has been significantly impacted, and today’s…

The launch of XBOX’s Platinum-like equivalent for Achievements is edging ever closer, with a new update to the PC app revealing the unlock sound and symbol.

Modern TVs make surround sound Xbox audio easier, while older models have workarounds.

Xbox has laid off another 268 employees as part of a major reset it commenced in July 2026. At the time, the company said it would becutting 3,200 rolesbefore the end of the fiscal year, starting with 1,600 layoffs across major studios such as Obsidian, Zenimax Online Studios, and id Software.

Microsoft Corporation has indeed announced new changes within its gaming division. Nearly three hundred employees will be affected by these layoffs.

REDMOND, Wash. —Changes are underway at Microsoft that will affect hundreds of employees in Washington state.

The most recent round of cuts brings Xbox closer to its goals to eliminate 3,200 roles by summer 2027.

Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox employees in Washington state. It’s part of a broader reduction in force affecting 500 to 600 workers, according to a company spokesperson.

The condition of your controller and the performance it offers can completely change the way you game. Old controllers often have unresponsive buttons, worn-out grips, and almost-dead batteries, all of which can make gaming more frustrating than enjoyable.