The Verge: Xbox is a shell of its former self amid job cuts and studio closures

The Verge published an analysis of Microsoft's gaming division, saying Xbox has been reduced to a shell of its former self as it focuses on franchises like Halo and a goal of reaching "a billion people." The outlet calls the latest changes a further retreat from the Xbox brand.

• The Verge: Xbox is a shell of its former self after job cuts and studio closures
• Microsoft is betting on franchises like Halo and a "billion people" goal
• The outlet calls the latest changes a retreat from the Xbox brand