Another round of layoffs hit the games industry & an amibitous start for Creative Futures

After a fourth round of layoffs have hit Microsoft's games division, what does it mean for the industry at large? And with comments from competitors like "I don't think Gamepass can co-exist with other models, they'll either kill everyone else, or give up," is Gamepass a boon for consumers or a death knell for artists? Jody Macgregor, weekend editor at PC Gamer, gets us up to speedAnd with 7.8 million dollars, spread across 20 projects in its first round of funding, the Creative Futures Fund has a goal of supporting ambitious work. The fund's director Wendy Martin discusses the philosophies and practicalities behind the decisions.Our track of the week is Gone A Long Time by Billy Strings.Stories mentioned in the headlines:UNESCO approves world heritage listing for WA's Murujuga rock artKPop Demon Hunters soundtrack dominating music chartsGao Zhen pleads not guilty in trial

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