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Microsoft denies it went back on its word over layoffs


Regulators claim the firm broke a pledge when it laid-off 1,900 people at at the gaming giant.

US regulators have told a court that Microsoft went back on its word that its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the biggest gaming deal in history, would not result in job losses. Separately, there are reports Microsoft is planning a wider shake-up of its gaming operations, including suggestions Xbox exclusives might end up on rival platforms. In response, Mr Spencer has announced a "business update event" in the coming week to discuss "the future of Xbox"..

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