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Blizzard announces open-world StarCraft shooter targeting 2030 release
Blizzard is trading nearly three decades of real-time strategy tradition for an open-world sci-fi shooter, with a long wait ahead until 2030.
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Xbox to publish Hideo Kojima's Physint after PlayStation cancels project
Hideo Kojima's Physint has moved to Xbox following a three-month search for a new partner after PlayStation Studios terminated the project via email.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta will feature Campaign, Multiplayer & Warzone
Activision and Xbox are breaking franchise tradition by including a single-player campaign mission and Warzone content in pre-release tests.
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Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs
Microsoft is officially expanding its original Xbox backward compatibility program to Windows PCs, starting with four classic titles including Conker and BLiNX. The update enables users to play legacy games on computers and handhelds with various technical enhancements.
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Microsoft deletes user’s 25-year-old account after hacking incident
A Dutch streamer lost his 25-year-old account, including personal photos and a large digital game library, after Microsoft permanently suspended it following a hack.
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id Software staff cut by half as Microsoft initiates massive Xbox layoffs
Microsoft has initiated a reduction of 3,200 roles across its gaming division, including significant staff cuts at the development studio id Software. Despite these changes, the studio states it retains the capacity to develop games and maintain the id Tech engine.
Business
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma named to Federal Reserve jobs and productivity task force
The Federal Reserve has appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to a task force evaluating how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, affect the economy.
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Obsidian developing new Fallout game as Avowed 2 is cancelled
Obsidian Entertainment has pivoted to a new Fallout project under director Josh Sawyer following the cancellation of the Avowed sequel. This shift is part of a wider Xbox restructuring that includes significant workforce reductions at the studio.
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Obsidian Entertainment reportedly cancels Avowed 2 to develop Fallout game
Obsidian Entertainment is undergoing a major reorganization that includes the reported cancellation of an Avowed sequel and a shift to a new Fallout project.
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Id Software lays off 50 percent of its workforce in Xbox restructuring
Id Software faces a period of uncertainty after a workforce reduction of approximately 50 percent. Industry observers express concern that the departure of key technical staff could impact the studio's proprietary id Tech engine.
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Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs and spin off four studios in major restructuring
Microsoft is restructuring its Xbox division by cutting 20% of its workforce and divesting four studios to address profitability and internal complexity. The company also plans to flatten its management structure and consolidate operations under a new Chief Operating Officer.