SE Xbox Cuts 3,200 Jobs and Divests Five Studios, Nintendo Plays the Good Guy | Gies #99

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Xbox confirmed 3,200 job cuts and the divestment of five studios this week, while Nintendo keeps positioning itself as the industry's good guy. Emmanuel, Casey and David widen the lens beyond the headlines: Xbox's launch-era legacy and Halo's lasting impact, Microsoft's studio management, where Game Pass goes from here, the economics behind AAA development costs and console market saturation, and Nintendo's distinct playbook against Roblox and Minecraft-style platforms.Get the weekly GIES newsletter free at giesweekly.com

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