Xbox Layoffs, Dota 2 History & Wonder Works CEO Zach Letter | FOX on Games – Video Game News & Industry Analysis

In a massive corporate shakeup, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced a restructuring effort that will cut 3,200 gaming jobs over the next year and spin off major studios, including Double Fine and Ninja Theory. We break down Sharma’s candid comments regarding Microsoft’s strategic missteps and what these cuts mean for Bethesda and id Software. Plus, we celebrate the anniversary of Dota 2, exploring how the original Warcraft III mod pioneered the modern MOBA genre and set the standard for free-to-play monetization. We also preview Nintendo’s massive presence at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring hands-on opportunities with the Switch 2 and the upcoming action-adventure Splatoon Raiders. Finally, we sit down with Zach Letter, known to millions as Aviator Gaming, to discuss his transition from content creator to the CEO of Wonder Works Studio, the team behind the massive Roblox hit SpongeBob SquarePants Tower Defense.

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