Xbox Resets Amid Layoffs in Engadget Podcast Discussion

This week, Microsoft confirmed its plan to implement significant layoffs within its Xbox division, affecting 3,200 employees, which amounts to 20 percent of its overall workforce. Initially, 1,600 individuals were let go immediately. To delve deeper into the implications of this strategic shift, we spoke with Mike Futter, co-host of the Virtual Economy Podcast and Director of Operations and Publishing at Causeway Studios. This conversation highlights the trajectory of Xbox, tracing back to the challenging launch of the Xbox One in 2013.