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Microsoft’s Xbox to Shift Obsidian Studio to New ‘Fallout’ Video Game

Microsoft’s Xbox to Shift Obsidian Studio to New ‘Fallout’ Video Game

Obsidian Entertainment is pivoting to develop a new Fallout title under the direction of Josh Sawyer as part of a broader Xbox organizational reset.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Xbox cancels Avowed 2 and pivots Obsidian to new Fallout game

Xbox cancels Avowed 2 and pivots Obsidian to new Fallout game

Microsoft has redirected Obsidian Entertainment to develop a new Fallout project led by Josh Sawyer, resulting in the cancellation of Avowed 2.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and overhauls Xbox division to reduce costs

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and overhauls Xbox division to reduce costs

Microsoft is eliminating thousands of roles and divesting several game studios as part of a major overhaul to address falling margins and a shifting tech landscape.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Xbox announces new games arriving July 6-10 including College Football 27

Xbox announces new games arriving July 6-10 including College Football 27

Microsoft has announced a diverse slate of upcoming titles for Xbox and PC, highlighted by EA SPORTS College Football 27 and new Game Pass additions.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports

Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports

Microsoft is preparing to eliminate thousands of roles across its sales, consulting, and Xbox divisions. The cuts follow a shift toward AI infrastructure and a decline in share price.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide from Aug 1 as AI-driven chip costs surge

Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide from Aug 1 as AI-driven chip costs surge

Xbox consoles will see price increases starting August 1 as the expansion of AI data centers drives up the cost of essential memory and storage components.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read