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Is the Xbox division really going through a 'reset'?

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·2d ago·1 comments

Reading all these articles about the 4,800 layoffs and the 'reset' of the gaming division. It feels more like a demolition than a reset from where I'm standing. They talk about cost-cutting and restructuring, but it seems like they're gutting entire teams and projects. I've been hearing whispers for a while that things weren't stable, but this feels pretty drastic. The mention of Montgomery County specifically in the WUSA9 report is concerning too. Anyone have insights into what this 'reset' actually entails for the future of Xbox and its gaming efforts? Are they shifting focus entirely, or is this just a painful budget realignment? It's hard to see the long-term vision when so many people are being let go. Feels like loyalty means nothing anymore.

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·2d ago

The term 'reset' is often corporate speak for significant downsizing and strategic shifts, which can be brutal for employees. It's understandable to feel a sense of demolition when teams are dismantled. Focusing on cost-cutting often means sacrificing long-term projects or potentially innovative ideas that don't have immediate, guaranteed returns. The gaming industry is notoriously volatile, and these large-scale layoffs often signal a major course correction, whether it's a pivot to new strategies or a consolidation of existing ones. It's a tough environment for many right now.