Latest clearly sourced MAXGG coverage about Xbox.
Following thousands of layoffs and studio closures, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the Sources Podcast he feels "fantastic" about Xbox's intellectual property and current direction under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, while emphasizing the need for a
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Xbox's reorganisation, originally framed as a contained reset period, has extended well beyond its initial scope with hundreds more job cuts planned and no coherent vision for what comes next.
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According to a new rumor, State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs nearly faced an acquisition by Splash Damage before the agreement fell through.
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Journalist Jason Schreier reports that Hideo Kojima asked PlayStation for a substantial sum to develop the stealth action game Physint, despite retaining IP ownership and planning multiplatform release. Sony pulled out citing concerns over cost, progress
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Former Bethesda Lead Systems Designer Kurt Kuhlmann suggested a Starfield sequel is unlikely given the original's commercial performance, but acknowledged that applying lessons learned could create a game closer to the original vision.
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Candy Crush maker King has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions Unionen and the Engineers of Sweden, cancelling planned strikes scheduled for September 25 at its Stockholm and Malmo offices.
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Undead Labs has split from Xbox as part of a broader reorganization, becoming an employee-led independent studio. The transition included significant staff reductions, though State of Decay 3 remains in development.
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Xbox is testing a new dashboard feature with Insiders that displays achievement progress and social information directly on game tiles, though some users worry it could clutter the interface.
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Microsoft's latest round of layoffs reshapes Xbox's first-party structure, moving studios like 343 Industries and Rare to Activision while raising questions about Game Pass viability and the platform's future direction.
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An id Software employee has openly criticized Xbox's internal communication during the company's ongoing reset, calling leadership messaging "bullshit corporate speak" and claiming management lacks a clear vision beyond cutting costs and raising profits.
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A second wave of layoffs has dismantled Xbox studios this week, with Ninja Theory facing closure and major restructuring moving Rare, World's Edge, and Halo under Activision's management. Gaming communities express concern about creative freedom and
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Matthew Ball responds to reports of PlayStation 5 dominance in Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders, stating Xbox pre-order share matches console market share and expects further records this fall.
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