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Xbox’s Latest Restructuring Puts Call of Duty Developer Activision in Charge of Halo

Microsoft has now thrown a curveball by entrusting the next iteration of the iconic FPS to Activision.

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CONFIRMED: Microsoft Hands Halo to Call of Duty Developer Activision as Part of Seismic Xbox Studios Shakeup

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Microsoft Tasks Activision to Build Next Halo Game as Xbox Layoffs Continue

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Microsoft starts a new round of job cuts and the next phase of its Xbox 'reset.' Read the memo.

Microsoft began a new round of layoffs on Tuesday, affecting around 500 employees, primarily in its Xbox gaming division, and a small number of roles in other units like cloud + AI.

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Xbox Game Studios Is Quickly Disappearing

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Xbox Lay Offs Continue With 268 Employees Cut; Activision to Develop Next ‘Halo’ Game as Part of Studio Reorg

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Microsoft Signals Intention to Close Down Ninja Theory After Deals to Save the Hellblade Developer Fall Through

Microsoft has signalled its intention to close down Hellblade developer Ninja Theory after two deals to save the Xbox studio fell through.

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Alpha Dog Games founders reacquire studio from Microsoft following 2024 closure

Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has reemerged as an independent studio after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024. In a statement shared with GamesIndustry.biz, Alpha Dog Games co-founder Shawn Woods said it has "continued investing in the studio's ...

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Microsoft Patents New System for In-Game Advertising Experience

Microsoft has patented a new in-game advertising system that provides ad-free gameplay in exchange for viewing ads during natural breaks in the action.