"Mass Layoffs at Microsoft's Gaming Division Impact Hundreds of Employees"
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.