Microsoft Studios have layed off staff it has been rumoured. This news comes a few days after it was announced that Phil Spencer will be the new head of Xbox.
Two former members of staff at Microsoft Studios took to Twitter to announce the news:
Microsoft was a great place to work. I'm just excited to have some agency in my own creative endeavors.
— Patrick Loughman (@el_PatrickL) April 3, 2014
https://twitter.com/mechaghost/statuses/451406965869002752
It is unclear at the moment at what scale the layoffs have been with Mr Loughman and Mr Perez being the only two to confirm that they have lost their jobs.
Microsoft have issued a statement with a spokesperson saying that “At Xbox, our goal is to constantly create new fun, social and interactive entertainment experiences. As part of our commitment to this goal, we are always evaluating our development priorities, and there are times when decisions need to be made to realign plans and refocus our efforts. Microsoft Studios continues to grow as an overall organization as we focus and invest in key priority areas that will drive future profitable growth.”
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