Microsoft have "aligned on the best opportunities for growth" by laying off nearly two thousand people

That amounts to about 8% of the division.

“The Gaming Leadership Team and I are committed to navigating this process as thoughtfully as possible.

It sort of makes sense.

Plus, Microsoft have form on this.

At almost the same time last year they announced a jaw-dropping10,000 layoffsover the whole company.

In the meantime, Blizzard’spreviously-announced survival gamehas, well, not survived the changes.

These are just the latest in an extensive and ongoing number oflayoffsacross the industry.

I wish I could say I didn’t think there will be more in 2024.