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Cloud Chamber layoffs, MS at Gamescom: Patch Notes 19
Cloud Chamber layoffs, MS at Gamescom: Patch Notes 19
Reductions at Bioshock 4 developer Cloud Chamber, more drama at Unknown Worlds and Microsoft's talking points at Gamescom: Patch Notes #19
Aug. 22, 2025
Microsoft says next Xbox will have 'AI-powered features' that will 'transform' gameplay
Microsoft says next Xbox will have 'AI-powered features' that will 'transform' gameplay
Speaking on the official Xbox podcast, Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP for the Xbox Gaming Devices and Ecosystem division, mentioned that the company's next-gen Xbox console will feature AI-powered features.
Aug. 20, 2025
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized
'With a union, we're able to preserve what makes this place special.'
Aug. 13, 2025
'Microsoft has no place being accomplice of a genocide:' Arkane union workers demand Xbox maker sever ties with Israel
'Microsoft has no place being accomplice of a genocide:' Arkane union workers demand Xbox maker sever ties with Israel
Arkane Studios' STJV section in France has published an open letter in support of the Palestinian-led BDS movement.
Aug. 12, 2025
Diablo boss Rod Fergusson to depart Blizzard after five years
Diablo boss Rod Fergusson to depart Blizzard after five years
'I am extremely grateful for the honor of playing some small part in this extraordinary franchise.'
Aug. 11, 2025
Avalanche Studios halts active development on Xbox console exclusive Contraband
Avalanche Studios halts active development on Xbox console exclusive Contraband
Xbox Game Studios Publishing had been slated to publish the title, which was unveiled back in 2021.
Aug. 8, 2025
'We fought hard:' Raven QA union secures contract after three years of bargaining
'We fought hard:' Raven QA union secures contract after three years of bargaining
The agreement includes guaranteed wage increases and layoff protections.
Aug. 4, 2025
Microsoft becomes PlayStation's top publisher and annual Xbox Game Pass revenue nears $5 billion
Microsoft becomes PlayStation's top publisher and annual Xbox Game Pass revenue nears $5 billion
'We have nearly 40 games in development, so much, much more to come.'
July 31, 2025
Microsoft implements Xbox age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act
Microsoft implements Xbox age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act
Microsoft has rolled out age verification to UK Xbox users in compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act.
July 30, 2025
Microsoft details how UK Online Safety Act will impact Xbox players
Microsoft details how UK Online Safety Act will impact Xbox players
Microsoft has shared a statement regarding its complicance with the UK Online Safety Act, detailing how this will impact players who don't verify their age by early 2026.
July 29, 2025
Xbox lowers the price of The Outer Worlds 2 from $80 to $70
Xbox lowers the price of The Outer Worlds 2 from $80 to $70
Xbox has announced that The Outer Worlds 2, originally priced at $80, will now cost $70. The news comes two months after the company announced the possibility of first-party titles costing $80 moving forward.
July 24, 2025
ZeniMax staff lambast chaotic Xbox layoffs: 'It's difficult to work when you're looking at a graveyard'
ZeniMax staff lambast chaotic Xbox layoffs: 'It's difficult to work when you're looking at a graveyard'
Employees at The Elder Scrolls maker ZeniMax explain how Microsoft's latest round of colossal layoffs unfolded and what they mean for the studio and its developers.
July 22, 2025