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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.
Xbox Network Down Worldwide, Microsoft Working on Fix
Xbox Network servers are down worldwide on June 12, preventing sign-ins, online play, cloud saves and other sign-in features. Microsoft has confirmed it is working on the issue, which typically resolves within one or two hours.
Microsoft Plans Major Xbox Layoffs Next Week
Microsoft is planning major layoffs in its Xbox gaming business as early as next week after its fiscal year ends on June 30. The cuts mark the fourth big round in 18 months as the division faces pressure to improve margins following the $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition.
21 Game Pass Titles Receive New Announcements At Xbox Showcase 2026
Microsoft announced new details for 21 Xbox Game Pass titles during the June 7 Xbox Games Showcase 2026, including release dates for Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld 1.0 and a major update for Grounded 2. The event, celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary, mixed first-party reveals with partner content and a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct.
Gears of War: E-Day Becomes Xbox Console Exclusive
Microsoft has made Gears of War: E-Day an Xbox console exclusive, dropping PS5 support after previously announcing it for multiple platforms. The change signals a broader return to Xbox-first releases following recent leadership shifts at the division.
Microsoft Delays Fable Reboot to February 2027
Microsoft has pushed its Fable reboot from autumn 2026 to February 2027 to secure a dedicated launch window amid a fall lineup crowded with major titles including GTA VI. The company will reveal a new look at the game during its June 7 showcase but will not discuss its next-generation Project Helix console.
Valve Raises Steam Deck Prices Over 40%, 1TB OLED at $949
Valve has lifted Steam Deck OLED prices by more than 40 percent, placing the 1TB model at $949 while both variants have returned to stock. The company cited rising component and logistics expenses, the latest in a wave of increases that also hit Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft amid elevated console costs.
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A leaked document indicates Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC in the near future.
Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices worldwide, with Europe hit hardest across the lineup and one model discontinued.
Sony secured the memory inventory to hold PS5 pricing steady until at least April 2027. The move sets up a clear edge over Xbox ahead of GTA 6 after another round of Microsoft price increases.
Xbox Series S now exceeds Switch 2 pricing in Europe and the UK through the end of August. The gap also holds in the US ahead of Microsoft's planned regional increases.
Synaptic Simulations, a small team of developers only a few years out of high school, launched the A220 Airliner as their first product on the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace.
Fiscal 2027 is when Microsoft expects Xbox to return to revenue growth. "We expect to return the business to growth in fiscal 2027," the CEO said.
Xbox revenue reportedly dropped $1.7 billion last year as Microsoft's gaming division posted a weak quarter.