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Xbox CEO Sharma Says Gaming Unit Is Not for Sale
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling or spinning out its gaming business. The statement follows June restructuring plans that include up to 3,200 layoffs during the 2027 financial year.
Xbox Mythic Achievements roll out to Insiders, retroactive to Xbox 360
Microsoft has rolled out Mythic Achievements to Xbox Insiders, awarding them retroactively for completed games as far back as the Xbox 360. The new system includes a Gaming tab that organizes progress and lets users compare with friends.
1,900 Blizzard Workers Ratify First Union Contract
Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers have ratified their first union contract with Microsoft, requiring bargaining over AI use and adding recall rights plus extra severance after layoffs. The deal sets potential new standards for video game industry labor agreements at a time of widespread job cuts.
Xbox Confirms Major Outage Affecting Sign-Ins on PC and Consoles
Microsoft has acknowledged a major Xbox Network outage preventing users from signing in, creating accounts, or launching profile-required games on PC and consoles. The disruption comes after two months without issues and follows a prior outage that lasted more than 15 hours.
New York Court Authorizes Take-Two Subpoenas Aimed at Microsoft and Discord in GTA 6 Leak Probe
A New York judge approved Take-Two Interactive's requests for subpoenas directed at Microsoft and Discord to help identify users allegedly linked to the CYBERLEEK group responsible for the GTA 6 gameplay leaks. The publisher is seeking account details tied to Discord and GitHub posts as part of its copyright probe.
id Software reportedly cut in half amid Xbox layoffs
id Software has laid off roughly 50 percent of its staff, or about 95 employees, as part of Microsoft's Xbox layoffs. The reductions hit on the day of a major Doom expansion release and come as ZeniMax shifts focus to its biggest franchises, raising concerns about future game quality and release timelines.
Xbox employees test disc-to-digital conversion feature
Microsoft is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature that would convert physical Xbox One and Series X games into digital entitlements tied to the specific disc. The capability could become critical if the company's next-generation console launches without a disc drive.
Xbox reportedly mulls shuttering at least five studios and axing Blade
Microsoft is preparing Xbox layoffs next week that could close at least five studios, including the team behind Marvel’s Blade, and scrap the troubled project as part of cost reductions. The changes belong to a larger reset under new CEO Asha Sharma while the division contends with slipped schedules, overspending, and an unsustainable operation.
Oblivion Remastered arrives on Switch 2 August 11
Bethesda has confirmed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11 with a trailer highlighting the Adoring Fan. The news comes as the remaster has already reached 9 million players on other platforms while Microsoft weighs major changes at Xbox.
Undead Labs Reportedly Facing Possible Shutdown
Overnight reports indicate Microsoft is seeking a buyer for Undead Labs, with its zombie survival title at risk of cancellation if none is found. The move is part of broader layoffs threatening hundreds of jobs across Xbox gaming studios including Double Fine, Compulsion, and Ninja Theory.
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Leaked gameplay footage from the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot has surfaced online. The project was in development at The Initiative before Microsoft's 2025 cuts.
The next Gears of War won't take seven years to make, The Coalition's studio head said while addressing questions on layoffs. The Microsoft-owned studio largely avoided the wider Xbox cuts aimed at restoring profitability.
Footage of Microsoft's Perfect Dark reboot, announced in 2020 and cancelled in 2025, has surfaced online. The clips show early development builds from the long-shelved project.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma told employees that Project Helix will be part of a "family" of next-gen devices, some built by Microsoft and others by partners.
Three day one Xbox Game Pass titles are confirmed for October 6-8. Microsoft has made no broader October lineup announcements in recent weeks.
The Coalition says it is "proud to be one of Xbox's main titles" with Gears of War: E-Day as Microsoft refocuses on exclusivity.
Microsoft's $75.4 billion Activision deal reportedly included canceling a dedicated cloud gaming Xbox controller. A company spokesperson denied the move stemmed from regulatory concessions.
15 hours per month will cap Game Pass cloud gaming on 2020 Samsung TVs after November 3, 2026, when Microsoft withdraws the Xbox app.
With Gears of War: E-Day due next week, staff at The Coalition reportedly fear Microsoft's next round of cuts will hit jobs and bonuses.
Microsoft's deal for Hideo Kojima's Physint is reportedly substantially below the typical cost to develop a premium Xbox game.
Seven years after its last new mobile title, Microsoft Casual Games launches Microsoft Jewel on iOS and Android as its fifth app in the lineup, adding Xbox achievements and Game Pass benefits.
Asha Sharma stated that Xbox is not for sale, addressing speculation Microsoft is streamlining its gaming business ahead of a possible spin-off. The division already looks markedly different than it did a year ago.