Microsoft Axes GFW Live Head

January 26th, 2009 Posted in Business

Continuing its onslaught of job cuts, Microsoft has let Games for Windows Live general manager Chris Early, according to Dean Takahashi via VentureBeat.

The effect of Early’s departure on the service is not known. Games for Windows Live is included in quite a few games these days, offering video and demo downloads, as well as free online multiplayer. The service is also set to sell premium downloadable content starting tomorrow, beginning with Fallout 3. GFW was eventually expected to sell full games.

Microsoft recently eliminated 1400 jobs throughout its divisions, with the Entertainment and Gaming divisions seeing most cuts. Overall, the company plans on axing 5000 jobs across the next year and a half.

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