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Bungie may be facing another brutal round of layoffs, with one report claiming PlayStation could cut at least 50% of the studio this summer. After Destiny 2’s final major update, no active Destiny 3, Marathon pressure, and Sony’s huge Bungie impairment loss, this feels like more than just another layoff story. It feels like the next stage of PlayStation’s live-service fallout.

I sat down with members of The Elder Scrolls Online team to talk about the future of ESO, including cross-play, player feedback, harder overland difficulty, dynamic encounters, solo dungeons, and how the team is thinking about the game’s long-term future.They confirmed cross-play is actively being worked on, discussed why ESO is moving away from the old chapter model, and explained how player feedback is shaping the next era of the MMO.

Ninja Theory was reportedly already set for closure when Senua was revealed, adding another complicated layer to the reaction around Xbox, its studios, and the future of Microsoft Gaming.In this video, I break down the Ninja Theory report, the reaction from developers and fans, and the bigger issue Xbox keeps running into: a long stretch of game launches that have struggled to generate the momentum Microsoft needs.This is not just about one studio. It is about how Xbox got here.

New reports say Xbox studios are bracing for closures, layoffs, and major changes across Microsoft’s gaming division. After the Xbox Games Showcase promised a huge future for the platform, fans now have a very different question: how many of those studios and projects will actually survive?
This video breaks down the latest reports, what may be happening behind the scenes, and why Xbox fans should be paying close attention right now.

Xbox is facing another brutal wave of bad news. Reports say Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, could be shut down or is in negotiations with Microsoft over its future. At the same time, Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan is stepping down after just over 18 months in the role.This comes after recent reports that Microsoft has considered major options for Xbox, including restructuring or even spinning off the gaming business. So what does this mean for Xbox Game Studios, future exclusives, and the long-term future of Xbox?