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The games industry reacts to Xbox layoffs: ‘We are clearly at a turning point’

The games industry reacts to Xbox layoffs: ‘We are clearly at a turning point’

The games industry reacts to Xbox layoffs: ‘We are clearly at a turning point’

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

3,200 employees are being put out of work, and people have thoughts.

Xbox Lays Off FanFest Guy Three Months After Bringing Back Xbox FanFest

Xbox Lays Off FanFest Guy Three Months After Bringing Back Xbox FanFest

Xbox Lays Off FanFest Guy Three Months After Bringing Back Xbox FanFest

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

Chris Munson was a 15-year veteran of Microsoft

How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? ‘Everything’s canon,’ say the developers of EVE Frontier

How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? ‘Everything’s canon,’ say the developers of EVE Frontier

How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? ‘Everything’s canon,’ say the developers of EVE Frontier

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

"It's an easy thing to do when you build the answer to the question in the lore...

French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon declares ‘Players have rights too!’ over the death of physical discs

French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon declares ‘Players have rights too!’ over the death of physical discs

French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon declares ‘Players have rights too!’ over the death of physical discs

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

"Videogames are not mere merchandise—they are cultural assets."

Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging ‘unreasonable and excessive noise’ from data center

Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging ‘unreasonable and excessive noise’ from data center

Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging ‘unreasonable and excessive noise’ from data center

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

'Microsoft prides itself on being a good neighbor in the communities where we operate.'

Game Pass Is Reportedly Back Down To 30 Million Subscribers

Game Pass Is Reportedly Back Down To 30 Million Subscribers

Game Pass Is Reportedly Back Down To 30 Million Subscribers

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

The decline comes after a very unpopular price hike in 2025

With Arkane For Sale And Blade At Risk, Original Founder Asks Xbox CEO: ‘How Much?’

With Arkane For Sale And Blade At Risk, Original Founder Asks Xbox CEO: ‘How Much?’

With Arkane For Sale And Blade At Risk, Original Founder Asks Xbox CEO: ‘How Much?’

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

A storied studio's future is more uncertain than ever

Billionaires And Corporations Are Not Your Friends

Billionaires And Corporations Are Not Your Friends

Billionaires And Corporations Are Not Your Friends

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

You do not need to carry water for Xbox, PlayStation, or Taylor Swift

Early access survival sandbox Bellwright finally got co-op functionality online for console players

Early access survival sandbox Bellwright finally got co-op functionality online for console players

Early access survival sandbox Bellwright finally got co-op functionality online for console players

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

Early access survival sandbox Bellwright finally got co-op functionality online for console players

RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-up

RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-up

RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-up

ThePawn.com July 6, 2026

RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-up