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id Software Lays Off Approximately 50% of Staff Amidst Microsoft's Xbox Layoffs

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id Software, the creator of Doom, is reportedly laying off about 50% of its staff.
This is part of broader layoffs announced by Microsoft for its Xbox division and game studios.
A former employee cited the 50% figure, potentially affecting around 90 jobs, though specific departments impacted are unknown.

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id Software, the creator of Doom, is reportedly laying off about 50% of its staff. This is part of broader layoffs announced by Microsoft for its Xbox division and game studios. A former employee cited the 50% figure, potentially affecting around 90 jobs, though specific departments impacted are unknown. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) criticized Microsoft's negotiation tactics regarding unionized staff at id Software.

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