James Bond game dev confirms layoffs in wake of Xbox cuts

IO Interactive look set for layoffs as their external partner for Project Fantasy pulls out

Sigh. It's another one of those days, as layoffs are essentially imminent yet again, this time at 007 First Light and Hitman developer IO Interactive. The studio shared a post earlier today regarding their as-of-yet not formally revealed Project Fantasy, in which they shared that their relationship with an external partner has come to and end. Read more

The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’

Though some of Xbox's most beloved studios are remaining open, the extreme layoffs spell even worse times ahead for the industry

Xbox Layoffs Have Begun at Compulsion Games

The South of Midnight developer has been facing rumors of layoffs and even closure.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including 1,600 at Xbox

Microsoft said the layoffs are not AI-driven and will also spin off four game development studios as part of the restructuring

'My Heart's With All of You' — John Romero Says id Software Has 'Done a Great Job' Moving the Studio's Legacy Forward and Hopes Someone Is Working to Preserve It All Amid Xbox Layoffs

John Romero has commented on the layoffs that have impacted Microsoft-owned id Software as part of sweeping cuts to the Xbox business.

‘It's your responsibility’: Telstra grilled after Triple Zero outage

Sky News host Caleb Bond criticises Telstra following the nationwide outage, arguing Australians deserved far more answers after a software failure disrupted access to Triple Zero. “Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady returned from her European holiday today to front the media after this week's outage which affected the ability to call triple zero,” Mr Bond said. “She confirmed that the outage was over but apart from that we didn't learn a great deal. “It began at 3 am on Wednesday and was discovered by Telstra at 4.30 am. She first heard about it at 7 am. “This was caused by a software glitch, but don't worry because Ms Brady says they'll work out what lessons they need to learn. “It's your responsibility to make sure people can call triple zero no matter what.”

5 Xbox Studios At Risk of Being Closed in Microsoft’s Layoffs

Microsoft’s latest Xbox layoffs could reportedly lead to the closure of more than five gaming studios. Although the publisher has yet to confirm any shutdowns, multiple reports have revealed several teams that may be at risk. Here are the Xbox studios that could be affected. Xbox Studios Reportedly at Risk of Closure Screenshot: Xbox In []

Could Andy Burnham deploy R&D ‘Manchesterism’ across the UK?

Starmer resignation spotlights ministers’ futures and potential for RD funding devolution under a Burnham premiership The post Could Andy Burnham deploy RD ‘Manchesterism’ across the UK? appeared first on Research Professional News.

Jeremy Allen White Knew ‘The Bear’ Ending for Two Years

Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach also tell The Hollywood Reporter what it was like to say goodbye to their characters on the hit FX series: It was time for the show to end.

Opinion: The Selfish Sussexes Just Cynically Humiliated Their Last and Most Powerful Advocate

Jonathan Brady / via REUTERSOn Saturday morning in California, barely 20 hours after the Sussex office sent out a minute-by-minute rundown of everything Meghan and Harry were planning to do on their U.K. tour, news leaked to the Sun that, actually, Meghan and the kids might not be coming after all.The reason the prince’s team gave for (maybe) pulling the plug is that they have been denied a security package by RAVEC. Harry is not getting security from RAVEC. He has been told this over and over again. The idea that the continuation of the status quo represents some sudden and dramatic development is absurd.Tom SykesRead more at The Daily Beast.

The Verge: Microsoft weighing Arkane Studios closure, Marvel’s Blade cancelation

Xbox plans to announce a wave of layoffs leading to studio closures, spinoffs, potential mergers, Source

DOOM Developer id Software Issues New Official Statement on Recent Layoffs (& It’s Good News)

Courtesy of id Software and Bethesda It’s been a tough week in gaming, as Xbox made massive cuts to its gaming division. Many beloved studios were impacted, including many that gamers assumed might be spared. In particular, DOOM fans were pretty concerned about the rumored size of layoffs at id Software. Now, the studio has released an official statement, and it []

UK’s Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings

UK’s Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings

Bloody Sunday? Keir Starmer Reportedly Preparing Exit Plan

Bloody Sunday? Keir Starmer Reportedly Preparing Exit Plan

Obsidian Entertainment Has Lost 60-70 Developers In Latest Layoff

The Outer Worlds and Grounded developer has been hit hard by Xbox's latest round of layoffs.

DOOM’s Co-Creator John Romero Speaks Out on Xbox’s id Software Cuts

Xbox’s recent layoffs and studio shutdowns have been rough over the last few weeks, and DOOM’s studio, id Software, was

Australia v Egypt: World Cup 2026 last-32 tie goes to extra time – live

Kick-off time: 1pm local/2pm EDT/7pm BST/4am AEST Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottA message to all Australian fans who have got up early / talked the whole night through. And to think England fans are moaning about the 1am shift they’ll have to put in on Monday. Some people don’t know they’re born.A peek inside the Australian dressing room. Yes, someone’s been giving those Ted Lasso blu-rays a good old spin, haven’t they. Continue reading...

Arkane Studios and its Blade game may be shuttered as part of upcoming Xbox layoffs

Xbox is gearing up for a massive wave of layoffs that may include Dishonored developer Arkane Studios, which is currently working on Marvel's Blade.

Xbox layoff plans reportedly include closing Arkane, canceling Blade

The cuts will apparently start next week.

‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back

MONTREAL — At 10:30 a.m. last Monday, about a dozen employees at Bethesda Game Studios in Montreal learned they would be laid off. The group, part of a larger team of 120 at the Xbox-owned company, had been riding high with the ongoing success of action role-playing video game “Fallout 76” and another one called [] The post ‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Blanche Can’t Get It Done

We’ve had a few days’ break from Mr. Blanche, so we might as well chuckle at the latest failure. He really is having to clean up after Bondi, except he’s not doing very well. It’s another bad day, another failure, but the DoJ hasn’t given up, and Trump hasn’t given up, so it chugs slowly

Starmer Expected to Set Exit Timeline as Burnham Emerges as Successor

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to outline a timetable for his departure, potentially paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to become the UK’s next leader. The development comes less than two years after Starmer led Labour to a landslide election victory and reflects mounting pressure over the government’s declining popularity [] The post Starmer Expected to Set Exit Timeline as Burnham Emerges as Successor appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Inside the Starmer and Burnham camps as pressure grows on PM to quit

Sir Keir Starmer is on the brink of resigning – the only question left is: when does the drama end? After a tense weekend, the prime minister remains under intense pressure from his cabinet to quit, with Downing Street braced for the end of another short-lived premiership. Meanwhile, fresh from his Makerfield by-election victory, Andy []

Xbox dropped a BOMBSHELL

Xbox has announced massive layoffs and studio spinoffs as a drastic cost-cutting effort. Let's talk about it. ~~SOURCES~~ https://www.theverge.com/news/961546/xbox-layoffs-studio-sales-2026 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-06/microsoft-s-xbox-to-cut-3-200-jobs-divest-five-studios-in-major-overhaul

He Showed Up for His Scheduled Shift Exactly on Time — His New Manager Said He Should Have Been There 30 Minutes Earlier and Threatened to Fire Him

Nobody is going to do this. The post He Showed Up for His Scheduled Shift Exactly on Time — His New Manager Said He Should Have Been There 30 Minutes Earlier and Threatened to Fire Him appeared first on TwistedSifter.

“Freak accident”: Pfizer building developer denies risk of collapse

The developer behind the conversion of the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown is speaking out to quell concerns after the massive development site was the subject of an emergency response early Tuesday. Hours after city officials warned of an “extremely dangerous situation” at the in-progress conversion of the former office property, Nathan Berman of MetroLoft said in an interview with The Real Deal that reports of the building’s impending collapse have been “blown a little bit out of proportion,” adding that despite videos of sagging upper floors and buckled support columns, the building “was never at risk of collapse” and []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.