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Leaked Blizzard email: studio is now Xbox's 'top performing' amid wider cuts

2 stories · since Aug 8

Combined activity · last 42 hours peak 15/hr

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How the narrative developed 2 stories

  1. Aug 9
  2. BusinessRunning 9h

    Leaked Blizzard email: studio is now Xbox's 'top performing' amid wider cuts

    Internal email from Blizzard President Johanna Faries says the studio topped Xbox's FY26 studio rankings even as parent Xbox sheds thousands of jobs.

    Peak 8 items in one hour at Aug 9, 6 AM; 27 items over 42 hours 27 items0 engagement3 sources
  3. Aug 8
  4. BusinessRunning 1d

    id Software Dev Chris Hays Slams Xbox Over Layoffs, Says Microsoft 'Doesn't Understand Art'

    A veteran id Software developer criticizes Xbox/Microsoft for massive layoffs at the studio, claiming leadership lacks understanding of game development.

    Peak 9 items in one hour at Aug 9, 11 AM; 29 items over 42 hours 29 items0 engagement2 sources