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Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios

Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios
NYT Technology Monday 06 July 2026, 13:47 UTC By Karen Weise and Zachary Small 1 min read
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Though Microsoft has invested heavily in its Xbox business, the company’s video game revenue has slumped.

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