# Id Software, Obsidian, and More Xbox Layoffs - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.07.26

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Podcast: [Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kinda-funny-games-daily-video-games-news-podcast-989909)
Published: 2026-07-07T18:52:00+00:00
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