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Xbox layoffs gut Age of Empires studio, next game cancelled

Original: Microslop's latest Xbox layoffs have gutted the Age of Empires studio, cancelling its next game in the series https://ww

Microsoft's latest round of Xbox layoffs has reportedly gutted the Age of Empires studio, with the next instalment in the strategy series cancelled as a result. The cuts hit a storied franchise studio, adding to criticism of Microsoft's scale of job losses across its gaming division while it continues to post strong profits.

Why now: The layoffs are part of Microsoft's widely criticised ongoing cuts at Xbox, and the loss of a beloved franchise studio is sparking backlash among gamers.

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• Microslop's latest Xbox layoffs have gutted the Age of Empires studio, cancelling its next game in the series https://www. xda-developers.com/microsofts- latest-xbox-layoffs-have-reportedly-gutted-the-age-of-empires-studio-cancelling-its-next-game/ # Microslop # Microsoft #… · jonsnow@mastodon.online · 2

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