In July 2025, Microsoft announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off approximately 9,000 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its global staff. This move is part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency across various...
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The recent closure of Arkane Austin, the studio behind titles like Prey and Redfall, has ignited a heated debate within the gaming industry. At the heart of this discourse is Raphael Colantonio, the founder of Arkane Studios, who has been vocal about his concerns regarding Microsoft's strategic...
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In the wake of significant layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division, a recent LinkedIn post by Matt Turnbull, an executive at Xbox Game Studios, has ignited a heated debate over the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Turnbull's suggestion that AI tools like ChatGPT and...
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