AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoXbox Reset: Microsoft will cut 4,800 jobs globally (about 2.1% of staff), with 1,600 layoffs hitting Xbox immediately and another 1,600 expected over the next fiscal year, as CEO Asha Sharma says the business is “not healthy” and Xbox needs a major overhaul; the plan also spins off or sells studios including Compulsion, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and leaves Arkane in “strategic options.” Nintendo Switch Sunset (EU): Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch family in Europe in mid-February 2027, replacing it with revised Switch 2 hardware and controllers featuring user-replaceable batteries to meet EU rules. Hardware Supply Whiplash: Nvidia’s 5-year-old GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is back on US shelves at $329, a sign of ongoing GPU supply and pricing turbulence. Sony Camera Tease (Non-gaming, but tech): Sony has teased the RX10 V bridge camera’s next-week debut, with leaks pointing to AI-focused upgrades and a long-zoom lens. Dubai Gaming Push: Sheikh Hamdan met global gaming leaders at the Dubai Gaming Retreat to deepen public-private partnerships and accelerate the next phase of Dubai’s gaming sector.
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