Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced significant layoffs and studio transfers, sparking a debate over immigration and 'American' workers. Critics falsely claimed Sharma, a US citizen of Indian origin, fired Americans for H-1B visa holders, while others criticized the cuts due to Microsoft's profits.
Microsoft, Xbox Game Pass kütüphanesine Temmuz ayında eklenecek yeni oyunları duyurdu. Gears of War: Reloaded, Tamashika ve The Planet Crafter gibi oyunlar bulut, konsol ve PC platformlarında erişilebilir olacak.
Microsoft's Xbox division announced plans to cut approximately 3,200 jobs by fiscal year 2027, calling it the largest organizational restructuring in Xbox history. CEO Ash Sharma cited low profit margins and industry hardware crisis, with an average loss of 36 cents per dollar invested. Four studios will transition to new ownership or independence, while other divisions will also see reductions.
Microsoft's Xbox division is laying off approximately 3,200 employees, with 1,600 cuts immediate, as part of a broader company-wide reduction of 4,800 positions. Several studios, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, will become independent, while others like Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are seeking new ownership. The move aims to improve profit margins and efficiency.
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a significant "reset" with 3,200 layoffs and the divestment of five acquired studios. New CEO Asha Sharma cited a need to "simplify" the bloated division and refocus on "industry-defining franchises" after years of underperforming investments in smaller studios and Game Pass.
Microsoft, Xbox Game Pass'e yeni oyun eklemek için yaptığı yayıncılık anlaşmalarını geçici olarak durdurdu. Artan maliyetler nedeniyle konsol fiyatlarına zam yapılırken, şirketin oyun stratejisinde belirsizlik hakim.
Microsoft, Xbox departmanında 1.000'den fazla çalışanı işten çıkarmayı ve bazı stüdyoları kapatmayı planlıyor. Şirket, son beş yılda 20 milyar dolar yatırım yapmasına rağmen gelirlerde yarım milyar dolar düşüş yaşadı.
Photos of an unreleased Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming controller have leaked online via Brazilian website Tecnoblog. The compact controller, reportedly manufactured by Microsoft, features a rectangular body, short grips, staggered thumb sticks, and familiar Xbox buttons. It is expected to use Wi-Fi for reduced latency when connecting to Microsoft's cloud gaming service, and will include a rechargeable battery.
Microsoft, Xbox markasının ismini Asha Sharma'nın başlattığı anket sonucu XBOX olarak güncelledi. Bu değişim, markanın ilk logosuna bir gönderme niteliği taşıyor.
Microsoft reported a 33% decline in Xbox hardware revenue alongside a 5% drop in Xbox content and services, as the company revealed its latest earnings. Despite gaming struggles, Microsoft's cloud business generated $54.5 billion in revenue, up 29% year-over-year, while its AI business reached a $37 billion annual run rate, up 123%. Total revenue reached $82.9 billion. The gaming division is now led by former CoreAI head Asha Sharma following departures of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond.
