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Microsoft Layoffs Reflect Gaming Industry Labor Issues
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Microsoft's recent layoffs of 1,900 employees at Xbox and Activision Blizzard are part of a broader industry trend. The layoffs are related to reorganization efforts, a slowdown in venture capital investment in gaming, and a talent shortage. The layoffs may lead to a shift in the gaming industry towards cloud gaming and potentially a new Xbox Series X or S model without a disc drive.
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