Massive Xbox Layoffs, Perfect Dark Cancelled

This week we cover Microsoft’s massive layoffs across its gaming division, including the shocking closure of The Initiative and cancellation of the long-awaited Perfect Dark reboot. Rare’s Everwild is also reportedly shelved, and Candy Crush maker King was hit hard. We also discuss Helldivers 2 becoming the first PlayStation-published title to hit Xbox.In our gaming fun fact, we dive into the problems with the classic Atari CX40 joystick, compare it to modern analog stick drift, and explore the potential future of controllers with HAL sensor technology.