Blizzard largely spared as Xbox layoffs roll out, Blizzard president says
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Microsoft announced over 6,000 job cuts across the company, with Xbox taking a sizable hit, but Blizzard appears to have escaped the largest reductions so far. Blizzard President Johanna Faries emailed staff acknowledging a difficult day while reaffirming Blizzard’s focus on its franchises, noting BlizzCon isn’t expected to be canceled as internal changes unfold and more details are anticipated.
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- Microsoft workers in Australia to be caught up in 4,800 global job cuts ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Microsoft’s Xbox to Cut 3,200 Jobs, Divest Five Studios in Major Overhaul Bloomberg.com
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