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Xbox will run global FanFest tour despite layoffs that included its creator

Xbox is moving forward with its global FanFest tour even after a recent round of layoffs that affected thousands of employees. The person who originally pitched and created FanFest was among those let go. The continuation of a major public-facing event while cutting large numbers of staff highlights a striking contrast in company priorities.

• Xbox FanFest is scheduled to proceed as a global, in-person tour.
• Microsoft recently carried out layoffs that impacted thousands of employees.
• The employee who pitched and created FanFest was terminated in that layoff round.
• Continuing the tour after those cuts underscores a contrast between ongoing marketing initiatives and internal workforce reductions.