Xbox hit hard with layoffs: from canceled games to a shuttered studio

“We have to make choices now for continuous success in the years to come and a key element of this strategy is the discipline to prioritize the strongest opportunities,” said Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer in a note to employees. “We will protect what is prosperous and will focus efforts on the areas with the greatest potential, while meeting the expectations of society for our company. This targeted approach means that we can offer exceptional games and experiences for players for future generations. ”

A rumor was circulating that Spencer planned to retire after Microsoft launched his next generation of Xbox, but the company tells The penis That Spencer does not retire as an Xbox chief “at any time.”

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