The Debrief, July 2026
Xbox cuts, EA nearly acquired and Steam revenues through the roof 📈
Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs in latest purge
EA acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund gets EU go ahead
Steam revenues hit a record $11bn in first half of 2026
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