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Xbox Shares Vision for Next 100 Days, But Layoffs May Be Coming Soon

Xbox outlines the five realities it has to face in the coming 100 days as the team attempts to redefine the brand.

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Now that the Xbox Games Showcase has come and gone, Asha Sharma is outlining what the next 100 days will look like at Xbox. Additionally, a new report suggests layoffs may be on the way at the company.

Reports Suggests Xbox Is Facing Incoming Layoffs

Xbox presented an impressive array of upcoming titles during the recent Xbox Games Showcase and surprised fans with the reveal of a new commitment to bringing back Xbox exclusives.

Despite the positive buzz around the presentation, a new report from Jason Schreier at Bloomberg suggests that Xbox is preparing to free up some resources by laying off employees.

“The layoffs, the exact scale of which is not yet clear, are expected shortly after the close of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30, according to people familiar with the company’s strategy… Xbox is also planning to significantly slash budgets for marketing and some other areas of the business.”

A related report from The Verge suggests that, “Sources suggest the cuts could even involve a studio closure, or changes to the Xbox studio lineup.”

Asha Sharma’s Next 100 Days

Despite the rumors of incoming layoffs, the official statements from Xbox still have a more optimistic tone. In a new memo........

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