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Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs globally, including 1,600 in its Xbox gaming division, as part of a broader restructuring. The company cited business challenges and competitive pressures, while clarifying that the layoffs are not driven by artificial intelligence replacing employees.

Under CEO Asha Sharma, Xbox is undergoing sweeping changes, including Game Pass revisions, the return of console exclusives, new hardware plans and studio restructuring. Microsoft hopes these moves will rebuild Xbox’s identity and strengthen its position in gaming.

Microsoft has halted its controversial “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign following criticism over confusing messaging. The decision comes as the company faces broader questions about Xbox’s identity, Game Pass sustainability and its long-term hardware strategy.

The job cuts at Xbox are expected to impact several teams and also affect employees working in Microsoft’s global sales operations

Available through the LG Gaming Portal and LG Apps, the Xbox app gives gamers instant access to hundreds of titles via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. From indie sensations to blockbuster AAA releases, users can enjoy an expansive library featuring games from top studios such as Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Mojang, and Xbox Game Studios. All that’s required is a compatible controller.

Layoffs, cancellations, and rumours continue to surround the makers of Xbox

The job cuts will affect around 8 per cent of the overall Microsoft gaming division that has some 22,000 employees. 

What Microsoft's acquisition of Actvision Blizzard means for their new releases

Microsoft admitted that an artificial increase in synthetic network traffic resulted in DNS issues.

Earlier this month, top Microsoft leaders Satya Nadella and Brad Smith welcomed the closing of $68.7 billion transaction to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

In response to the UK's anti-trust approval of the restructured Microsoft-Blizzard deal, they expressed satisfaction, as the watchdog determined the new agreement would maintain competitive pricing and enhance services.

Starting July 29, 2024, the Microsoft Movies & TV app will cease to operate on Xbox 360, resulting in the inability to access TV and movie content on your Xbox 360.

The Verge reports that in recent times, various YouTubers have raised concerns about a potential Xbox ban exploit, which revolves around the utilization of third-party tools to trigger account bans.

Discord has announced that users will soon be able to stream their Xbox gameplay directly to the popular chatting platform

According to other two sources, the new Nintendo console could launch with an LCD screen, instead of the more premium OLED, to reduce costs.

The updated Home on Xbox now enables users to discover community events and activities through the enhanced Friends & Community Updates row.

On August 15, 2023, the Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family preview program will end as we review what we've learned over the past several months and investigate how to build an offer which we can launch worldwide

"Xbox would very much like to do it," Sarah Bond, head of Xbox creator experience, had said in September last year.

Microsoft's game studio chief Matt Booty told Axios, "We've moved on to Gen 9," referring to the current cycle of hardware

The limited edition Starfield wireless controller and headset are available for $79.99 and $124.99 respectively, while supplies last.