Microsoft’s recent wave of layoffs, project cancellations, and studio closures has sent tremors across the technology and gaming landscapes, sparking debate around the company’s long-term strategy, the role of artificial intelligence in employment, and the very definition of corporate “success.” With more than 9,000 employees let go last month, the axing of anticipated projects like Everwild and titles from Zenimax Online Studios, and the shuttering of entire development teams, the...