Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1870, Louis II, Prince of Monaco (died 1949) was born. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Eddy Brown, English footballer and manager (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
What Xbox’s Historic Layoffs Really Mean for the Future of Gaming
Courtesy of Microsoft This week, Xbox announced a monumental wave of layoffs across multiple studios, as part of a restructure effort that aims to downsize and reshape the gaming division of the company. An extensive email sent out by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma went into detail about the motivations for these layoffs, including the philosophy going forward []
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Insider Claims Xbox Reset Includes Plan to “Fix” Halo
The last few weeks in gaming have been pretty rough across the board. Between PlayStation announcing the end of physical games and upcoming Xbox layoffs, the gaming landscape feels poised for a big shift. And not one that many gamers are optimistic about. Xbox’s reset plan, which will reportedly include major layoffs from Xbox Game []
Kotaku
· Jul 6, 2026
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
Polygon
· Jul 9, 2026
Xbox has put The Elder Scrolls 6 in jeopardy, devs working on RPG say
Though Xbox is shifting its focus to bigger franchises like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout, layoffs are threatening the future of Bethesda's hyped sequel
DNyuz
· Jul 1, 2026
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 []
TheGamer
· Jun 30, 2026
Xbox's Upcoming Restructuring Reportedly “Largest Lay-Off Event In Gaming History”
Xbox is going to be supremely unpopular for a very long time...
Rock Paper Shotgun
· Jun 26, 2026
South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report
With the days ticking down until July, when Xbox are said to be fully pulling the trigger on mass upheaval that could see studios closed and will almost certainly see jobs cut, bosses at one of the studios reported to have its future hanging in the balance have given some staff permission to openly seek new work. This, it's claimed, is the reason a bunch of devs at South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have taken to LinkedIn ahead of any layoffs being confirmed to post that they're on the market for other jobs. Read more
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Related coverage for "What Xbox’s Historic Layoffs Really Mean for the Future of Gaming": ComicBook.com — Insider Claims Xbox Reset Includes Plan to “Fix” Halo. Kotaku — The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’. Polygon — Xbox has put The Elder Scrolls 6 in jeopardy, devs working on RPG say. DNyuz — 5 Xbox Studios At Risk of Being Closed in Microsoft’s Layoffs. TheGamer — Xbox's Upcoming Restructuring Reportedly “Largest Lay-Off Event In Gaming History”. Rock Paper Shotgun — South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report