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Xbox division feeling wrath of Microsoft layoffs

by Brian Allen on Jan 25, 2009 at 09:49 PM

When word of massive layoffs at Microsoft broke, the question of what impact the entertainment division would suffer hadn’t been answered. Now we’re learning those answers and the news isn’t good. VentureBeat confirms that Microsoft’s game studios were hit hard. The studio ACES, known for Microsoft’s long-running Flight Simulator series,… Continue Reading »

Microsoft can’t escape bad economy, cutting 5,000 jobs in first ever layoffs

by Brian Allen on Jan 23, 2009 at 08:01 PM

As further proof that the weakening worldwide economy is taking its toll on everyone, Microsoft announced Thursday (January 22, 2009) it is cutting 5,000 jobs. The computing giant has made limited staff cuts after purchasing other companies but these are the first actual layoffs in Microsoft’s history. The layoffs are… Continue Reading »

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