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Patch Notes #12: Xbox treats workers to more layoffs, Kotaku escapes G/O Media, and a former Unity employee is sentenced to jail

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Patch Notes #12: Xbox treats workers to more layoffs, Kotaku escapes G/O Media, and a former Unity employee is sentenced to jail
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Microsoft’s recent layoffs, impacting around 9,000 employees including many from its gaming division, have sent ripples through the video game industry. Despite the company’s reassuring claims that their platform has "never looked stronger," the abrupt nature of the cuts, particularly at studios like The Initiative, has left workers in a state of uncertainty. Several major projects, including Everwild and Perfect Dark, have been cancelled, deepening concerns about the company’s direction after their hefty investment in Activision Blizzard.

The broader industry is also facing turmoil, with layoffs reported at various studios, and troubling revelations about leadership misconduct at Ubisoft further stain the sector. Amid the chaos, some positive news emerged with Kotaku’s acquisition, hinting at potential expansion.

Given the ongoing turbulence, how can companies like Microsoft balance necessary retrenchments with the need to maintain morale and reassure remaining staff about their value and future growth?

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