Xbox FanFest world tour goes ahead without its creator, laid off in Xbox cuts

Microsoft's Xbox FanFest world tour — seven cities from August 26 through November — proceeds without the event's creator, Chris Munson, who was laid off after 15.5 years. Munson confirmed his departure on LinkedIn. The Xbox division cut 1,600 roles and plans another 1,600 over the next year. The tour, detailed August 3 on Xbox Wire, celebrates 25 years of Xbox.