The Xbox Bloodbath

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Episode 264 Xbox has announced mass layoffs throughout their studios. Some of the cuts, such as the reduction of id Software by half, are particularly egregious. How will Xbox reconcile their lofty ambitions in the industry with their seemingly callous disregard for the games they are making? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Destiny 2, Teamfight Manager 2, Sid Meier's Civilization VII). This episode was recorded in July 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at [email protected] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening Banter 1:45 - Xbox Layoffs and Studio Divestment 17:37 - id Software Gutted and Xbox's Goals 45:43 - Destiny 2 51:21 - Teamfight Manager 2 57:43 - Sid Meier's Civilization VII

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