SAN FRANCISCO, California — Microsoft is cutting about 650 more positions from its gaming unit as it continues to tighten its belt following the blockbuster buyout of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard.
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Microsoft is cutting about 650 more positions from its gaming unit as it continues to tighten its belt following the blockbuster buyout of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard.The elimination of mostly corporate and support roles across Microsoft Gaming is intended to 'organize our business for long-term success' in the aftermath of the $69 billion acquisition, unit chief Phil Spencer told employees in a memo viewed by Agence France-Presse.
Spencer told employees at the time that Microsoft and Activision were committed to finding a 'sustainable cost structure' to grow the gaming business, which employed 22,000 people and includes the Xbox division.'Together, we've set priorities, identified areas of overlap, and ensured that we're all aligned on the best opportunities for growth,' he added in a memo at the time.
Cutting More Jobs From Its Gaming Unit
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