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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.
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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.