Microsoft Lays Off Over 1,900 Employees in Gaming Division

Microsoft Faces Criticism and Concerns Over Significant Workforce Reduction in Gaming Division

Microsoft has come under fire after announcing a substantial reduction in its gaming division workforce, impacting over 1,900 employees. This move has raised concerns about competition and antitrust laws in relation to the company’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. There are worries that these layoffs could impede the US Federal Trade Commission’s ability to enforce corrective measures if the court deems the acquisition to breach antitrust laws. The FTC’s concerns were conveyed in a letter to the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, revealing the regulatory scrutiny surrounding Microsoft.