XBOX Announces Next 100 Day Reset Plan as Game Pass Rebounds and Hardware Crisis Deepens
XBOX Reset reveals major reset plan, Game Pass growth returns, but hardware costs and strategy challenges raise big questions.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Drops To $22.99 A Month, But Future Call of Duty Launches Are Delayed
Xbox cuts Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass prices, but future Call of Duty games will no longer launch day one on the service, arriving about a year later instead.
Asha Sharma Named EVP and CEO of Microsoft Gaming as Phil Spencer Abruptly Retires, and Sarah Bond out in Stunning Leadership Shakeup
Microsoft names Asha Sharma EVP and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Matt Booty steps up as Chief Content Officer, and Phil Spencer retires after 38 years.
Italy Targets Microsoft and Activision Blizzard in Probe Over Questionable Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile Sales
Italy’s watchdog is probing Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard over “misleading and aggressive” in‑game purchases in Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile.
CES 2026: Powerful New Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs push AI computing to the mainstream
Microsoft’s partners flood CES 2026 with new Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, next‑gen AI silicon, and bold form factors for work and play.
Raven Software Workers Ratify First Union Contract at Microsoft, Set New Standards for Video Game Industry
Employees at Raven Software, a renowned video game studio and subsidiary of Microsoft/Activision Blizzard, have unanimously voted to ratify their first union contract as members of the Game Workers Alliance-CWA (GWA-CWA). The historic vote comes after nearly three years of determined bargaining and organizing—an effort hailed as a turning point for the broader video game industry. This news comes on …
Microsoft cuts approximately 9,100 jobs in largest layoffs since 2023
Microsoft has confirmed a sweeping round of layoffs that will impact as many as 9,100 employees, representing roughly 4% of its global workforce. This latest move, announced on July 2, 2025 by the Seattle Times, marks one of the most significant workforce reductions in the company’s recent history and underscores a period of ongoing transformation within the tech giant. Xbox …
Even More Major Xbox Layoffs Are Coming Soon: What Microsoft’s Latest Cuts Might Mean After Over 6,300 Jobs Cut in 2025 Alone
Microsoft’s Xbox division is bracing for another wave of significant layoffs, with sources indicating that the cuts could be announced as soon as next week. This move marks the fourth major round of job reductions within Xbox in just the past 18 months, highlighting a period of intense transformation and turbulence for one of gaming’s most iconic brands. The Scope …
Microsoft Announces Massive Layoffs: 3% of Workforce Cut in 2025
Microsoft Announces Massive Layoffs: 3% of Workforce Cut in 2025Microsoft has announced a sweeping round of layoffs, cutting nearly 3% of its global workforce-amounting to approximately 6,000 employees-across various divisions and locations. These Microsoft layoffs marks the company’s largest workforce reduction since 2023, when 10,000 positions were eliminated as part of a broader industry trend toward operational efficiency and streamlined …
Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 2 Update: GTA V Returns Today, Modern Warfare II and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Headline an Impressive Lineup
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a treat this April and early May, with a stellar lineup of games including the return of Grand Theft Auto V, the highly anticipated Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. As noted in a post on Xbox Wire, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 2 announcement showcases …
Microsoft confirms Fable reboot delay to 2026, reveals brand new pre-alpha gameplay footage that promises to take your breath away
Microsoft has officially announced that the highly anticipated Fable reboot has been delayed from its previously announced 2025 release window to 2026. The announcement came during the latest episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, where Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, shared the updated timeline for the fantasy RPG’s return. The Fable reboot delay announcement “We previously announced the …
Spyro Reignited Trilogy joins Xbox Game Pass: All 3 classic games available now
Microsoft has announced the surprise addition of Spyro Reignited Trilogy to Xbox Game Pass, bringing the beloved purple dragon’s remastered adventures to subscribers starting November 12, 2024. The collection is now available across Game Pass Standard, Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass platforms. What’s included in Spyro Reignited Trilogy The Spyro Reignited Trilogy features complete remakes of three classic …
Microsoft suddenly lays off 650 more Xbox employees amid post -Activision-Blizzard acquisition restructuring
Microsoft has announced the layoff of approximately 650 Xbox employees. This latest round of job cuts, revealed by Xbox chief Phil Spencer in an internal memo, marks the second major workforce reduction in 2024, after the company laid off 1,900 employees earlier this year.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III suddenly joins Xbox Game Pass on July 24, 2024
Microsoft has revealed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting July 24, 2024. This addition to the Xbox Game Pass library brings one of the most popular first-person shooter franchises to subscribers, offering a comprehensive gaming experience across multiple modes.
Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Comprehensive Microsoft news roundup
The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 was a resounding success, offering a glimpse into the future of Xbox gaming with a mix of blockbuster titles, exciting expansions, and new hardware.
Xbox Games Showcase 2024: What to expect at this awesome event
Microsoft enters the Xbox Games Showcase from a position of strength, significantly bolstered by its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This strategic move has expanded Microsoft’s portfolio to include some of the most iconic franchises in gaming, such as Call of Duty, Minecraft, Warcraft, Halo, and more.
Xbox mobile gaming store: President Sarah Bond says “true cross-platform experience” ready for July 2024 launch
The Xbox mobile gaming store, set to launch in July 2024, represents Microsoft’s ambitious foray into the mobile gaming market, directly challenging the dominance of Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store.