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Microsoft lays off further 650 Xbox staff, no games cancelled or studios closed
Microsoft has laid off a further 650 Xbox staff, though no games have been cancelled or studios have been closed this t…
The news was shared by CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer in an internal memo obtained by IGN, with changes made to "organise our business for long term success". As part of aligning our post-acquisition team structure and managing our business, we have made the decision to eliminate approximately 650 roles across Microsoft Gaming - mostly corporate and supporting functions - to organise our business for long term success," reads Spencer's email. Spencer stated now the company's "corporate and supporting teams and resources are aligned for sustainable future growth", but confirmed "no games, devices or experiences are being cancelled and no studios are being closed as part of these adjustments today".
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