"Mass Layoffs at Microsoft's Gaming Division Impact Hundreds of Employees"
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Microsoft's gaming division is cutting 1,900 staff across Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard, with rumors suggesting a shift away from physical retail for Xbox games. While the company has not confirmed this, leaked plans for a digital-only console and the reduction of a retail team indicate a potential move in that direction. Industry experts note the increasing digital share of AAA games on Xbox, signaling a potential shift in the gaming industry towards digital retail.
- Xbox Layoffs Hit Physical Retail Staffers Dark Horizons
- Microsoft lays off 1900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees The Verge
- Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 Staff From Its Video Game Workforce IGN
- CWA says Microsoft's job cuts did not impact the staffers it represents GamesIndustry.biz
- Layoffs at Toys for Bob and Sledgehammer Games affect between 30% and 40% of staff, insider says Eurogamer.net
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