Microsoft lays off more gaming staff in new cuts

MicrosoftMicrosoft owns gaming brands including Xbox and MinecraftXbox owner Microsoft is to cut about 650 staff from its gaming division in a new round of job losses after its $69bn (£54.3bn) merger deal.The software giant said staff working in "mostly corporate and supporting functions" worldwide would be affected.It laid off 1,900 staff in January and, in May, closed four studios bought before its purchase of…