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Xbox plans 3,200 job cuts, and will drop five acclaimed studios

All you need to know about the major changes taking place at Xbox

Jul 6 • Christopher Dring

11:15

Why did PlayStation buy Bungie in the first place? – The Game Business Micro

Plus, more bad news for the console business after another Xbox price hike

Jun 29 • Christopher Dring

16:28

Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan steps down

Chief of staff Louise O’Connor also departs

Jun 15 • Christopher Dring

It is time to return to in-person showcases – The Game Business Micro

Plus, Xbox CEO issues warning, Ubisoft makes more cuts, SGF delivers record results

Jun 15 • Christopher Dring

13:44

Ubisoft to close Winnipeg and Belgrade studios. 380 roles at risk

It’s also restructuring Ubisoft Barcelona, and reducing its global publishing team

Jun 10 • Christopher Dring

The console war returns – The Game Business Micro

Somehow exclusivity returns, Summer Game Fest delivers big numbers and Bond nears profitability

Jun 8 • Christopher Dring

11:24

Reminder: The Game Business paid subscribers can come to our live event for free*

*well, as part of your subscription

May 25 • Christopher Dring

How do you announce a live service game in 2026? Plus, Nex Playground's global expansion

Also, new Xbox leaders, Embracer splits in two, and we chat Star Wars with EA’s Capital Games

May 21 • Christopher Dring

51:32

Xbox expands leadership team with major hires

Top industry analyst Matthew Ball joins as Chief Strategy Officer, while Scott Van Vliet is Chief Technology Officer

May 20 • Christopher Dring

Could PlayStation’s AI vision speed up game development? – The Game Business Micro

Plus, Sega pivots from free-to-play, Sensor Tower acquires AppMagic and Subnautica 2 impresses

May 18 • Christopher Dring

13:17

Could a $2.6 billion UK lawsuit force PlayStation to lower its 30% commission fee?

The class action lawsuit ends this Friday

May 6 • Christopher Dring

Putting Capcom on a pedestal – The Game Business Micro

Plus, Subnautica 2 joins a big May for new video games

May 4 • Christopher Dring

14:34

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