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Pro-Palestinian Protests at Microsoft’s Redmond Campus Lead to 18 Arrests
Microsoft Redmond protests lead to 18 arrests as employees and activists oppose company’s Israel contracts, sparking fresh scrutiny over Azure use
Sagar Mankar
2 days ago3 min read
Arkane Studios Urges Microsoft to Cut Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
Arkane Studios developers call on Microsoft to end ties with Israel over alleged military collaboration in Gaza.
Sagar Mankar
Aug 142 min read
Microsoft Gaming Revenue Rises in Q4 2025, But Xbox Console Sales Drop Sharply
Microsoft reports $5.5B in gaming revenue for Q4 2025, with Xbox Game Pass and first-party hits driving growth, while console sales drop 22% and layoffs raise concerns.
Sagar Mankar
Jul 312 min read
King Confirms 200 Job Cuts with AI Tools Set to Replace Laid-Off Devs
King lays off 200 employees as internal memo confirms AI tools will replace many roles — insights from internal sources reveal deep unrest and morale crisis.
Sagar Mankar
Jul 161 min read
Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard: Over 9,000 More Jobs Cut, Major Games and Studios Shut Down
Xbox cuts 9,000 more jobs, cancelling Perfect Dark and Everwild, and closing studios like The Initiative. Fallout spreads across Call of Duty, Rare, and ZeniMax, raising concerns about the future of Xbox.
Sagar Mankar
Jul 33 min read
Microsoft Shelves Plans for Xbox Handheld Console, Focuses on Third-Party Partners Instead
Microsoft has reportedly shelved its plans for an "internally developed" Xbox handheld console—at least for now. The tech giant was...
Sahil Mankar
Jun 12 min read
ZeniMax QA Workers Reach Historic Tentative Union Contract With Microsoft
Over 300 quality assurance workers at ZeniMax Media have reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft after nearly two years of...
Sagar Mankar
May 312 min read
Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting 3% of Global Workforce
Microsoft is cutting 3% of its employees worldwide, impacting staff across all levels, teams, and locations. With approximately 228,000...
Sagar Mankar
May 141 min read
Microsoft's $69B Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Clears Final Legal Hurdle
A US federal appeals court has rejected the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) attempt to challenge Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of...
Sagar Mankar
May 82 min read
Microsoft Working on Three New Xbox Controller Prototypes with Cloud Gaming Features
Microsoft is reportedly developing three new Xbox controller prototypes for future release. Jez Corden from Windows Central revealed this...
Sagar Mankar
May 42 min read
Microsoft and Epic Games Exit Korea's Game Industry Association
Microsoft and Epic Games have recently left the Korea Association of Game Industry through their Korean branches. Both companies have...
Sagar Mankar
Mar 62 min read
The End of Skype: Microsoft Announces Official Shutdown in May 2025
The end is near for Skype. Microsoft has officially announced that the service will be discontinued in May 2025 . A message from the...
Sagar Mankar
Mar 12 min read
Bethesda Opens Charity Auction to Create Character in Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda Softworks recently announced a unique opportunity for fans to become part of the highly anticipated game, The Elder Scrolls 6 ....
Sagar Mankar
Feb 222 min read
Microsoft Introduces Muse: AI Model for Game Development and Testing
Microsoft has announced Muse, a new AI model designed to help game developers with gameplay testing and development. The technology can...
Sagar Mankar
Feb 222 min read
What Is Microsoft Activision Blizzard Deal, Timeline, Ubisoft's Role
After nearly two years of grappling, Microsoft has finally succeeded in its ambitious attempt to acquire the gaming behemoth Activision....
Sagar Mankar
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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