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Wow, so Microsoft’s at it again with the layoffs. This time, they’re aiming at the Xbox folks. And, funnily enough, it seems like they’ve thrown King and ZeniMax into the mix, too. Heard about this on Bloomberg, and it got me thinking… what’s really going on, right? Might be more cuts coming soon – typical corporate mystery, eh?
According to CNBC, this wave is chopping off about 4% of their workforce. That’s over 9,000 people! I mean, what a number. And in a memo, Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer had some thoughts. Something about cutting management layers to “position gaming for enduring success”? I just don’t get it. Is losing jobs really the secret sauce for a shiny Xbox future? Feels off.
Anyway, Phil was saying they’re swimming in more players and gaming hours than ever. Crazy times. Microsoft’s platform, and all the games — supposedly they’ve never been better. The success they’re riding now? That’s from past tough calls, apparently. Sounds like a motivational poster, right?
Phil sort of rambled on about choices and prioritizing. Protecting the booming parts and focusing on the big ticket areas. It’s all about giving players some epic game stuff. Or, so they say. Sometimes I wonder, is this just corporate-speak for “we have no better idea”? Tough moment, for sure. And yeah, they wouldn’t be in their current spot without the hard work and creativity of those folks getting the axe.
To sum it up: weird moves, corporate chaos, and a world where layoffs are supposed to pave the road to some gaming utopia. Not sure if it’s comforting or if we’re just being taken for a ride.
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