00:00Microsoft is slashing around 650 positions from its gaming unit as part
00:04of a broader effort to streamline operations following a 69 billion dollar
00:08acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The layoffs mainly incorporate in support
00:13roles aimed to streamline the business. This move follows earlier cuts of 1,900
00:18positions in January as part of consolidation efforts. Despite these
00:23adjustments Microsoft assured no games or studios would be affected.
