Evening Reading - July 6, 2026

The video game industry is facing significant challenges, with Microsoft confirming mass layoffs that will lead to Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games becoming independent. Xbox has appointed Helen Chiang, head of Mojang Studios, as its first Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Nintendo plans to discontinue original Switch consoles in Europe in 2027, while Microsoft is being sued in Wisconsin over data center practices.

• PLATFORM Steam Deck
• COMPANY Microsoft
• PLATFORM Xbox
• PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
• COMPANY Compulsion Games
• COMPANY Activision Blizzard
• COMPANY Mojang
• GAME Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
• PLATFORM ASUS ROG Ally
• GAME Quake
• GAME Perfect Dark
• GAME The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time