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Microsoft laid off 650 employees from its gaming division on September 12, 2024, as part of ongoing restructuring following its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Xbox chief Phil Spencer stated the cuts primarily affect corporate and support functions, aiming to align the business for long-term success. He clarified that no games, studios, or devices were canceled. This brings the total gaming workforce reductions since the acquisition to 2,550. The layoffs reflect broader consolidation in the video game industry, with Microsoft, a tech giant, streamlining operations to integrate the massive acquisition while supporting affected staff with severance and transition services.

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