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Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.

Xbox is cancelling Rare's 'Everwild' as part of broader cuts — with 'Perfect Dark' and more possibly impacted as well
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox As part of broader cuts to the Xbox division, Rare's Everwild and ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG have been canceled.

Microsoft's layoffs to top 9,000 people, impacting around 4% of the firm's entire workforce
By Jez Corden published
Microsoft Microsoft has begun global layoffs as previously reported, with staff impacted in various departments from Azure to Xbox.

PowerToys Command Palette just got a major upgrade — and it makes Windows Search look outdated
By Sean Endicott published
Apps PowerToys 0.92 brings a faster, more stable Command Palette with improved extensions, search tools, and customization options for Windows users.

Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs with jobs cut at King and ZeniMax Media
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Microsoft is laying off employees in its Xbox division, including cuts to the teams at King and ZeniMax Media.

Marvel Rivals Season 3 brings Blade and Phoenix, but I need this issue fixed
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Marvel Rivals Season 3 is bringing Blade and Phoenix, but I still need balance issues resolved for my poor main, Thor.

OpenAI sends staffers on a week-long mandatory vacation
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI After Meta successfully poached a handful of OpenAI's top talent, the ChatGPT maker has sent its staff on a mandatory week-long break.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman comments on Meta poaching staff
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has broken his silence on Meta's aggressive poaching campaign for its top AI talent.
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