EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 52 MIN
Xbox Bloodbath Details Explained: 5 Studios Divested from; Massive Layoffs at id, Obsidian, and Zeni Max Online.
from The Slow Run Cast · host Durwin Luc
Welcome back to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! This week, we dive deep into the massive restructuring and layoffs happening at Xbox. We break down the 3,200 job cuts, discuss the fate of the five divested studios (Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, Double Fine, Compulsion, and Arkane Lyon), and analyze the severe impacts on fan-favorite developers like id Software and Obsidian Entertainment.Plus, we touch on the shocking drop in Xbox Game Pass subscribers, Nintendo Switch 2's rumored EU battery revisions, Steam's record-breaking profit year, and wrap up with our thoughts on IO Interactive's 007 First Light and our Mid-Year Top 5 Games list!If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
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