# Xbox Layoffs HUGE Number, Drops 5 Studios - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.06.26

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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: 2026-07-06T19:11:00+00:00
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