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Microsoft’s gaming division is undergoing a major overhaul, cutting 3,200 jobs—1,600 already gone—with a strategic pivot away from console exclusives toward cross-platform releases. The move follows big acquisitions like Activision Blizzard and comes amid pressure to justify massive AI investments, rising cloud costs, and shaky console demand. While layoffs aren’t confirmed in Canada and AI isn’t cited as the direct cause, the restructuring signals a broader portfolio shift as Microsoft seeks to balance innovation with profitability.

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