Microsoft has officially announced that Xbox Entertainment Studios will be shuttering its windows for good over the next few months. It’s not an entirely surprising move coming hot on the heels of Microsoft’s announced restructuring, which would eliminate 18,000 jobs. Gaming is the heart and soul and golden calf of Microsofts operation.

Microsoft on Thursday confirmed that its studio devoted to original television programs for Xbox consoles will be shuttered as part a massive overhaul of the workforce. Projects started by Xbox Entertainment Studios will be completed, but the unit launched as part of a push to expand the consoles beyond gaming will be shuttered in coming […]

Following the enormous round of layoffs announced this morning, Microsoft has now confirmed that Xbox Entertainment Studios will be getting the axe as well. Re/code was the first to report that despite the fact the entertainment division of the Xbox team didn’t receive a mention in Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s letter on Thursday morning, Microsoft will be […]