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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
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TheGamer
· Jul 7, 2026
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.
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· Jun 29, 2026
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IGN
· Jul 6, 2026
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The Register
· Jun 29, 2026
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DailyNewsHungary
· Jul 10, 2026
Hungary stunned as M1’s 4-hour broadcast blackout goes viral with nearly 2 million views
A silent screen, a four-hour broadcast interruption and nearly 2 million social media views! Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/m1s-4-hour-broadcast-blackout-viral/
Engadget
· Jul 8, 2026
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Related coverage for "The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’": TheGamer — Obsidian Entertainment Has Lost 60-70 Developers In Latest Layoff. Independent Online — June 30 Shutdown: Live Updates. IGN — The Most Significant Restructure in Xbox History: Live Report. The Register — End of era as the BBC switches off Radio 4 Long Wave service. DailyNewsHungary — Hungary stunned as M1’s 4-hour broadcast blackout goes viral with nearly 2 million views. Engadget — Microsoft reportedly cancels Avowed sequel as Obsidian focuses on a Fallout game