<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Microsoft confirms new layoffs affecting 9,100 employees, or about 4% of its workforce.The gaming division, including Xbox and studios like Turn 10, sees significant cuts.Phil Spencer acknowledges the layoffs as part of strategic realignment for Microsoft Gaming.Despite challenges, upcoming titles and services like Xbox Game Pass remain in focus.The latest wave of layoffs raises questions about the effectiveness of Microsoft's strategy.