Matt Booty
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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs across gaming and commercial divisions
Microsoft is implementing significant layoffs across its organization, impacting approximately 4,800 employees in total. This includes 1,600 roles within the Xbox division, with an additional 1,600 planned for the futur…
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Microsoft announces Xbox 'reset' with layoffs and studio closures
Microsoft is reportedly planning significant layoffs and studio closures within its Xbox division, as indicated by a recent internal memo. This strategic "reset" follows a period of changes within the company's gaming l…
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Xbox plans major layoffs, Arkane Studios closure, and Blade game cancellation
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly planning significant layoffs and studio closures, with Arkane Studios and the cancellation of the Blade game being considered. This move is part of a broader strategy to address o…
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Xbox union demands transparency amid looming layoffs
Members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union, representing thousands of Microsoft's video game employees, are demanding transparency and job security amid rumors of impending layoffs at Xbox. The union a…
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Experts advise against buying Xbox consoles despite upcoming price hikes
Despite upcoming price increases for Xbox Series X and S consoles, buying one now is ill-advised due to the consoles being in their sixth year and priced higher than their launch prices. Microsoft's involvement in AI da…
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Xbox reportedly plans to close or sell smaller game studios
Xbox is reportedly considering closing or selling several of its smaller game studios as part of a cost-cutting initiative. Studios like Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Arkane Studios, and Ninja Theory are reportedly at …
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Xbox Game Studios leadership shakeup amid looming layoffs
Xbox Game Studios is reportedly undergoing significant leadership changes and preparing for another round of layoffs. Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, is stepping down, with his teams reporting to Matt Booty. Th…
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Xbox CEO signals unsustainable margins, warns of cuts
Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty have informed staff that the company's current financial model is unsustainable. Despite significant investment over five years, revenue has declined, and …
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Microsoft to decide Xbox game exclusivity case-by-case
Microsoft has announced that decisions regarding Xbox game exclusivity will be made on a case-by-case basis. This approach will allow for flexibility in determining which titles will be available on specific platforms. …
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Microsoft delays Fable reboot to February 2027
Microsoft has officially delayed the Fable reboot to February 2027, moving it out of a crowded 2026 release window. This decision aims to avoid direct competition with Grand Theft Auto VI, which is also anticipated arou…