Xbox Division Faces Major Layoffs After Revenue Drop
Microsoft plans significant Xbox staff reductions next month after the division's revenue fell nearly half a billion dollars over five years despite more than $20 million in investments.
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Microsoft plans significant Xbox staff reductions next month after the division's revenue fell nearly half a billion dollars over five years despite more than $20 million in investments.
Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball stated that the service shed millions of subscribers in the wake of last fall's price increase.
Capcom states it uses generative AI to handle repetitive tasks and free developers for higher-value work, while noting only moderate effectiveness so far.
The developers of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis added an AI content notice to the game's Steam page and postponed launch to February 2027.
Nvidia’s RTX Spark integrates a Blackwell GPU into a single chip for thin laptops due this autumn.
Rocket League served as the first public showcase for the next major version of Epic's game engine.
Polygon states that the game's narrative stands as the clearest critique yet of technology's role in progress and control.
Epic Games has restored Fortnite to the App Store in most countries and called the move the opening step toward ending Apple’s commissions on a global scale.
Microsoft is opening a new channel for player input after a string of recent Xbox strategy shifts under new leadership.
Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture set returns planeswalker Jace Beleren to reshape the multiverse, promising a bold narrative shift for players and collectors.
Wizards of the Coast revealed The Vision and Mind Stone cards at Magic Con 2026, confirming more Marvel crossovers for Magic: The Gathering's June set.
Crunchyroll launches Chainsaw Man season one, Netflix adds Swapped, and HBO Max features Wuthering Heights, refreshing streaming options for the weekend.
GameStop, grappling with retail decline, is reportedly in early talks to acquire eBay, potentially merging physical stores with online auctions for collectibles like Funko Pops.
Hasbro's $600 Ultimate Grogu animatronic offers the most realistic life-size collectible of the Mandalorian's iconic character, available for preorder ahead of its 2027 release.
The King serves as Saros's final boss, a challenging fight that requires dodging attacks and managing phases to secure victory.
Lego and Sega announced a 479-piece building set recreating the Sega Genesis console, priced at $39.99 and launching June 1 for adult fans of 90s gaming nostalgia.
Netflix delays Greta Gerwig's The Magician's Nephew from November 2026 to February 2027 to allow for a longer theatrical run before streaming.
The upcoming Resident Evil reboot film draws creature designs from the divisive Resident Evil 6, blending its elements with Resident Evil 4 for a fresh take on the horror franchise.
Smaug the Magnificent in Magic: The Gathering combines with the Ancient Red Dragon from D&D to create a treasure-powered combo that can end games in one turn.