Microsoft Is Laying Off 650 More Xbox Employees, Again Due To The Activision-Blizzard Deal

Microsoft is laying off 650 employees in its Xbox games division, following previous layoffs and studio closures, Bloomberg reported.

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InsiderLean Left· Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft is reportedly axing 650 jobs in its Xbox games division — less than a year after closing its Activision deal

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Geek WireCenter· Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft Gaming makes another 650 job cuts in third round of Xbox layoffs this year

ForbesCenter· Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft Is Laying Off 650 More Xbox Employees, Again Due To The Activision-Blizzard Deal

InvestopediaCenter· Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft Reportedly Slashing 650 Jobs in Latest Round of Xbox Cuts

NBC New YorkLean Left· Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft to cut 650 jobs at its Xbox gaming unit — read the full memo from top exec Phil Spencer

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VarietyLean Left· Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft Gaming to Lay Off 3% of Global Workforce, About 650 Employees, in Additional Post-Activision Blizzard Cuts

EngadgetLean Left· Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft lays off another 650 Xbox employees as part of its Activision deal

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