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73 Microsoft Layoffs, Stop Killing Games, Helldivers 2 XBox, Ubisoft, Nintendo

73 Microsoft Layoffs, Stop Killing Games, Helldivers 2 XBox, Ubisoft, Nintendo

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On our 73rd episode, we discussed the following topics

  • Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects
  • After Microsoft laid off 9000 employees, Xbox producer Matt Turnbull suggested affected workers use AI to “reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss” - VideoGamer
  • European game publisher group responds to Stop Killing Games, claims 'These proposals would curtail developer choice" | PC Gamer
  • Helldivers 2 is the first PlayStation-published Xbox game | The Verge
  • Former senior Ubisoft staff convicted in French harassment case, receive fines and suspended sentences | Eurogamer.net
  • Nintendo is restricting the Switch 2's USB-C port — most third-party docks and accessories won't work thanks to proprietary protocols | Tom's Hardware



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