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Microsoft Laying Off 1,900 In Game Division After Activision Merger
MicrosoftMicrosoft(US:MSFT) Deadline·2024-01-26 00:10

Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 people in its gaming division following the closing of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In a memo sent to employees today, the company said the move was to address “areas of overlap.” Blizzard President Mike Ybarra is also leaving. In a post on X, Ybarra called it “an incredibly hard day.” His post said: “I want to thank everyone who is impacted today for their meaningful contributions to their teams, to Blizzard, and to players’ lives. It’s an incredibly hard day ...