<ul><li>Microsoft has laid off approximately 2,500 employees following its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.</li><li>Layoffs primarily affected the gaming division, with 1,900 employees cut during Q3 and an additional 650 jobs eliminated later.</li><li>Despite the layoffs, Microsoft's head of gaming affirmed the company's commitment to the Xbox division and plans to diversify into mobile and cloud-based gaming sectors.</li><li>The layoffs have raised concerns about Microsoft's priorities and treatment of its workforce, as the company aims for aggressive growth and expansion.</li></ul>

2,500 Employees Laid Off by Microsoft After $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Purchase

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