The bit of reporting I’m about to relay to you probably isn’t surprising, but it’s worth making sure you’ve got a pillow on standby to scream into once you’ve digested it. Microsoft, they of more money than a company could ever need or know what to do with, have reportedly spent the last two years pushing Xbox to deliver profit margins which are well above the industry average. Cue all of the layoffs, cancellations, and shutterings.
It’s always tough to see layoffs and cancellations in the gaming industry. While profit goals are important for companies, the impact on teams and projects should also be considered. It’s a challenging time, and I hope for better days ahead for everyone involved.