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Grounded 2 review: "I'm already having terrific fun thanks to ant buggies and a massive new park to explore, even if this sequel is slightly safe"
By Abbie Stone published
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Microsoft CEO channels inner Fallout boss to say 9,000 layoffs are no big deal because "we're investing more," then AI brain hits: "Imagine if all 8 billion people could summon a researcher, an analyst, or a coding agent at their fingertips"
By Ashley Bardhan published
News "This is the enigma of success," apparently

Tired Microsoft employees say layoffs impacting 9,000 people could've been avoided by reducing spending on AI instead: "I can't believe how deep the cuts run"
By Ashley Bardhan published
News You would think it's a no-brainer

"A future has been stolen": ZeniMax union says "lives were upended" by Xbox layoffs and MMO cancelation, but "we have not yet been laid off"
By Jordan Gerblick published
news "For most of us something like a layoff is inevitable"

Xbox Game Studios list: Every studio Microsoft owns and what they are developing
By Josh West last updated
Guide With the Activision Blizzard deal done and plenty of new games on the horizon, here's an updated look at every first-party Xbox Series X exclusive in development

The 10 best Arkane games of all time
By Josh West last updated
Best List Lock onto the best Arkane games ever while we wait for Marvel's Blade

Perfect Dark Joanna Dark actor calls for a Hi-Fi Rush-style revival after Microsoft cancels the reboot, as Starfield and Deus Ex star reveals his scrapped role will cost him "thousands of dollars"
By Scott McCrae published
News "Every game I do as director or actor I wake up hoping it isn't canceled"

Phil Spencer reportedly had so much fun playing the Elder Scrolls Online dev's unannounced MMO that Xbox's Matt Booty had to take his controller from him — 4 months later it's canceled
By Jordan Gerblick published
news What could've been

After 7 years of development, Elder Scrolls Online developer's new MMO is reportedly canceled amid wider Xbox layoffs
By Scott McCrae published
News Zenimax Online developers have reportedly been locked out of their Slack accounts, suggesting layoffs at the studio

"Pick your lane and stick to it": Former Blizzard president says it's "tough to see Xbox confused" amid "this is an Xbox" branding: "They have to figure out what needs to change... and fast"
By Scott McCrae published
News Meanwhile, one of Microsoft Game Studios' earliest producers thinks "Xbox hardware is dead"
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