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- 1Xbox undergoes dramatic restructuring amid continued reset●Xbox continues its “reset” with dramatic restructuring
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing another wave of dramatic restructuring as part of what is being described as an ongoing "reset" of the gaming business. The changes involve significant internal reorganization, and commentary is skeptical, with some observers comparing the moves to shuffling deck chairs on a sinking ship rather than addressing deeper challenges facing the platform.
- 2Activision to take over Halo in Xbox restructuring▼Activision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Activision is taking control of the Halo franchise as part of a broader reorganization of Microsoft's Xbox business, according to a report by The Verge. The move shifts stewardship of one of Xbox's flagship series away from its traditional home, 343 Industries, and folds it into Activision, with the restructuring reportedly accompanied by layoffs.
- 3Xbox teams with AMD on new console, handhelds and VR▼Xbox is building a new console with AMD. And releasing handhelds. And a VR headset.
Microsoft's Xbox division is developing a next-generation console in partnership with AMD, alongside plans for handheld gaming devices and a VR headset. The expansion signals Xbox's push beyond traditional home consoles into portable and virtual reality gaming, widening its hardware lineup in an increasingly competitive market dominated by Sony, Nintendo and handheld rivals like Steam.