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Microsoft Increases Xbox Prices Due to Global Chip Shortage
Businessle-figaro3d ago

Microsoft Increases Xbox Prices Due to Global Chip Shortage

Microsoft has announced an increase in the price of its Xbox consoles, citing a global shortage of memory chips. The company states that the cost of these key components has more than doubled since October 2025 (likely a typo for 2022 or 2023), with further increases expected.

Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders
Culturevarietyhollywood-reporter12d ago2 sources

Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders

Xbox is rolling out a voluntary test for ad-supported cloud gaming for members of its Xbox Insiders community. This new option allows users to stream their game library without Game Pass, albeit with restrictions.

Xbox Game Pass Announces July 2026 Lineup
Cultureignnmescreen-rant14d ago3 sources

Xbox Game Pass Announces July 2026 Lineup

Xbox Game Pass has revealed its second wave of titles for July 2026, including 'Halo: Campaign Evolved' and 'Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation.' One of 2026's best-reviewed games is now available for free to subscribers.

Trump Administration Agrees to More Iran Talks, Ends Truce
WorldNYTFTle-monde+23The GuardianNPRFox Newscnbcukrainska-pravdaaktualne-czThe Independentindex-hr+15 more24d ago26 sources

Trump Administration Agrees to More Iran Talks, Ends Truce

The Trump administration announced an agreement to continue talks with Iran but declared that the existing truce was over. This development comes amidst other policy changes, including opening endangered species habitats to development and launching an H-1B visa fraud investigation.

Xbox Layoffs Impact Studios and Reshape Gaming Strategy
Culturebloombergignnme+1screen-rant27d ago4 sources

Xbox Layoffs Impact Studios and Reshape Gaming Strategy

Xbox implemented significant layoffs across its gaming division, leading to studio closures and staff reductions at developers like the Bond and Hitman studio. These changes follow an admission that Microsoft's streaming strategy failed and have left other studios, including Obsidian, uncertain about future projects, while Xbox also announced new Game Pass additions.

Microsoft Announces Major Job Cuts and Xbox Restructuring
BusinessBBCNYTFT+48The Guardianyle-uutisetcbccnbchelsingin-sanomatruvfazDW+40 more28d ago51 sources

Microsoft Announces Major Job Cuts and Xbox Restructuring

Microsoft is set to cut thousands of jobs, impacting approximately 2% of its global workforce, with the Xbox division undergoing its most significant restructuring in history, including divestment of studios and a focus on core franchises.

Sony to End PlayStation Physical Game Production by 2028
CultureBBCThe Guardiandr-dk+33nrkyle-uutisetcnbchelsingin-sanomatnosfazberlingskeDW+25 more1mo ago36 sources

Sony to End PlayStation Physical Game Production by 2028

Sony has announced that it will cease the production of physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, transitioning entirely to digital downloads. This move signals the end of an era for physical media in PlayStation gaming.

Microsoft Layoffs Impact Sales, Consulting, and Xbox Divisions
Worldindex-hrYahooTimes of India1mo ago3 sources

Microsoft Layoffs Impact Sales, Consulting, and Xbox Divisions

Microsoft is reportedly preparing for a new wave of layoffs, with up to 5,500 jobs at risk across its sales, consulting, and Xbox divisions. These cuts are occurring amidst the company's increased focus on AI and have sparked debate regarding H1-B visas.

Memory Chip Shortage Drives Tech Price Hikes
BusinessTimes of India1mo ago

Memory Chip Shortage Drives Tech Price Hikes

Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft are significantly increasing prices for devices such as iPads and Xbox consoles due to a severe global memory chip shortage, exacerbated by the AI boom's demand for data centers.

PlayStation Console Sales Hit 26-Year Low in May
Cultureign1mo ago

PlayStation Console Sales Hit 26-Year Low in May

PlayStation and Xbox console sales in the U.S. experienced a catastrophic May, reaching their lowest total in 26 years for PlayStation, largely attributed to recent price increases impacting consumer interest.

New Gaming Laptops Offer Powerful Performance
Cultureign22h ago

New Gaming Laptops Offer Powerful Performance

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop is highlighted for being more powerful than the Xbox Ally X despite being only a pound heavier. Additionally, Best Buy is offering a Lenovo LOQ GeForce RTX 5060 gaming laptop for a limited-time price of $1,199.

Must-Play Video Games for August Announced
Technologyla-vanguardia2d ago

Must-Play Video Games for August Announced

Several highly anticipated video games, including 'Marvel Tokon', 'Resonance', and 'Star Wars: Zero Company', are set to be released in August for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Game Guides and Secret Ending Speculation
Cultureignscreen-rant10d ago2 sources

Halo: Campaign Evolved Game Guides and Secret Ending Speculation

Articles provide guides for skulls and terminal locations within the game Halo: Campaign Evolved, along with a warning about playing it on certain handheld devices. Speculation also arises about a potential Halo 2 remake based on a secret ending cutscene.

Xbox Workers Stunned by Mass Layoffs
BusinessBBCmyjoyonline20d ago2 sources

Xbox Workers Stunned by Mass Layoffs

Xbox employees expressed shock and dismay after significant job cuts were announced, described by some as a 'bloodbath.' The layoffs have left many workers stunned by the sudden loss of employment.

Microsoft Xbox Division Faces Restructuring and Layoffs, Impacting Elder Scrolls 6
CultureNPRignscreen-rant25d ago3 sources

Microsoft Xbox Division Faces Restructuring and Layoffs, Impacting Elder Scrolls 6

Microsoft is implementing a significant restructuring and layoffs within its Xbox gaming division, leading to concerns among Bethesda staff about potential delays, crunch, and talent replacement for The Elder Scrolls 6. Analysts also express doubts about Microsoft's ability to sell off the entire Xbox division, though parts might be acquired.

Sales of Used Tech Devices Surge
BusinessBusiness Insider26d ago

Sales of Used Tech Devices Surge

Sales of refurbished electronics like Xbox, iPhone, and MacBook are experiencing a significant surge, driven by consumers seeking more affordable options.

Microsoft Layoffs Impact Xbox Division, Severance Details Emerge
BusinessYahoo28d ago

Microsoft Layoffs Impact Xbox Division, Severance Details Emerge

Microsoft is offering severance packages to US employees affected by recent layoffs, with new details emerging on how much ex-employees could receive, particularly those in commercial sales and Xbox gaming divisions, which are reportedly the biggest casualty in this round of cuts.

Microsoft Announces Major Layoffs, Xbox Division Heavily Affected
Businessberlingskeder-standardtelex+9delodigi24hvgcapital-bgTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressmeta-mk+1 more28d ago12 sources

Microsoft Announces Major Layoffs, Xbox Division Heavily Affected

Microsoft announced significant layoffs, with reports indicating between 3,200 and 4,800 employees losing their jobs, and four Xbox studios being closed. The gaming division, Xbox, was particularly impacted by these restructuring efforts.

Gaming Industry Debates Future of Physical Discs Amidst Digital Shift
Cultureign1mo ago

Gaming Industry Debates Future of Physical Discs Amidst Digital Shift

The gaming industry is facing a debate over the future of physical game discs, as PlayStation moves towards an all-digital future while Xbox highlights the availability of physical discs for its titles. A significant majority of gamers surveyed by IGN expressed a preference against an all-digital future.

Sony to End Physical Game Disc Production for PlayStation by 2028
BusinessFTcbcder-standard+7vgBusiness Insiderla-vanguardiaindian-expressjapan-timesignscreen-rant1mo ago10 sources

Sony to End Physical Game Disc Production for PlayStation by 2028

Sony has announced it will cease production of physical game discs for PlayStation consoles by January 2028, a move that has drawn criticism from gamers, retailers, and historians concerned about game preservation and consumer rights.

Бизнес глобус: Apple и Xbox вдигат цените на популярни свои продукти; OpenAI вероятно ще изчака до 2027 г. за своето IPO
Businesscapital-bg1mo ago

Бизнес глобус: Apple и Xbox вдигат цените на популярни свои продукти; OpenAI вероятно ще изчака до 2027 г. за своето IPO

Apple и Xbox вдигат цените на редица потребителски стоки Техгигантът Apple обяви, че повишава цените на продуктите си iPad и MacBook и обясни, че вече не може да защитава потребителите си от високите…

Microsoft Reportedly Bringing Xbox 360 Games to PC
Technologyklix-ba13h ago

Microsoft Reportedly Bringing Xbox 360 Games to PC

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, along with titles from its original Xbox console. The company may also introduce a feature allowing users to get digital versions of games they own on physical discs.

Today's Best Deals on Gaming and Tech Products
Cultureign1d ago

Today's Best Deals on Gaming and Tech Products

Today's top deals include Amazon restocks for Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets, a Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro 4K TV, and discounts on Lost Soul Aside, gaming mouse pads, and Xbox Gift Cards.

Xbox Servers Experience Second Major Outage in a Week
Businesshindustan-timesignscreen-rant8d ago3 sources

Xbox Servers Experience Second Major Outage in a Week

Xbox services experienced a significant outage for the second time in a week, affecting thousands of users and prompting Microsoft to address the issue. The widespread disruption led to users encountering error messages and an inability to access online services.

Xbox Lays Off Thousands of Employees Amid Business Reset
Businessindex-hr19d ago

Xbox Lays Off Thousands of Employees Amid Business Reset

Xbox is reportedly laying off approximately 3200 employees, representing 20% of its staff, as part of a 'business reset.' Former workers and unions have expressed concerns about the future of key video games and the morale of remaining teams.

Microsoft Addresses H-1B Visa Conspiracy Theories Amid Layoffs
BusinessTimes of India23d ago

Microsoft Addresses H-1B Visa Conspiracy Theories Amid Layoffs

Microsoft has refuted H-1B visa conspiracy theories surrounding its 4,800 layoffs, with communications chief Frank X. Shaw stating the cuts were part of restructuring an 'unhealthy Xbox business' rather than replacing American workers with foreign hires.

Bernie Sanders Criticizes Microsoft Over Xbox Layoffs and Price Hikes
Cultureign27d ago

Bernie Sanders Criticizes Microsoft Over Xbox Layoffs and Price Hikes

Senator Bernie Sanders has criticized Microsoft for recent Xbox layoffs and console price increases, arguing that these actions demonstrate corporate tax breaks do not lead to job creation. This comes as Microsoft reportedly plans to make more of its exclusive games console-specific to boost Xbox sales.

NATO Summit Sees European Nations Pledge Ukraine Aid Amid US Uncertainty
Worldbloombergcnbchelsingin-sanomat+32nosfazDWSCMPla-repubblicatvn24publicoaktualne-cz+24 more1mo ago35 sources

NATO Summit Sees European Nations Pledge Ukraine Aid Amid US Uncertainty

At a NATO summit, European countries and Canada committed to significant financial and military support for Ukraine, with some reports indicating this was to compensate for anticipated reductions in US aid. Discussions also focused on the alliance's collective defense and the role of Turkey.

Xbox Game Pass Loses Three Titles on June 30
Culturescreen-rant1mo ago

Xbox Game Pass Loses Three Titles on June 30

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have until June 30 to play three free games before they are removed from the service. This marks a sad day for members as these titles will no longer be available.

Apple's Global Price Hikes on MacBooks and iPads Linked to AI Boom; Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Increase
BusinessbloombergThe GuardianAl Jazeera+22cnbchelsingin-sanomatfazberlingskeorfvgdie-presseBusiness Insider+14 more1mo ago25 sources

Apple's Global Price Hikes on MacBooks and iPads Linked to AI Boom; Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Increase

Italy's antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft over a significant price increase for its Microsoft 365 subscription service. Separately, Apple has announced and implemented price increases for many of its products, including MacBooks and iPads across various global markets, with recent reports linking these hikes to the AI boom and a global shortage of memory chips.