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Xbox Lays Off 37‑Year Microsoft Veteran Who Built Backward Compatibility

The departure highlights a multi-stage restructuring that Microsoft says is meant to strengthen Xbox’s core operations while deeper cuts continue.

Niantic Renamed Scopely Explore

Scalpers Are Reselling Steam Machine Reservations at Double to Triple Price as First Shipments Go Out

Former Xbox Employees Warn Retaliation Could Follow Rumored Studio Layoffs

Square Enix Says Full Final Fantasy XV Port to Nintendo Hardware Is ‘Under Consideration’

Embracer Pledges a Reset as CEO Seeks to Rebuild Trust and Curb Deal Risk

Atari Acquires Crossy Road Maker Hipster Whale for $29.3 Million

Tencent Signs Three-Year India Pacts to Boost AVGC and Gaming Talent

Valve Says Steam Deck 2 Is in Development as RAM Shortages Hit Current Model

Microsoft Begins Rolling Out April Xbox Update With Per-Game Quick Resume, Home Pins, and Cloud Tools

Veteran Halo Director Accuses Studio Leaders and Microsoft HR of Harassment and Retaliation

Ex-Nintendo Sales Lead Says Switch 2 Price Hike Is Inevitable

Microsoft's Auto SR Reaches ROG Xbox Ally X in April With Up to 30% Performance Gain

Nintendo Sues U.S. to Recover Trump-Era Tariffs as Refund Fight Hits a Bottleneck

Lenovo Opens Early Access to Xbox Full Screen Experience on Legion Go Handhelds

Leak Points to Sony Holding 2027–Early 2028 PS6 Window Despite RAM Shortage

International Attendance at GDC 2026 Drops Over Safety, Immigration and Cost Concerns

Dutch Court Fines Epic €1.125 Million, Orders Fortnite Item Shop Changes for Minors

PEGI Lists Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe

Apple Expands Sneaky Sasquatch With ‘Harvest to Harbor’ Update and Apple Store Events