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Winsage

July 11, 2026

The Windows Central Podcast breaks down the Copilot OS leaks, the latest Microsoft layoffs, and what all of this means for the future of Windows and the company’s AI strategy

Microsoft has laid off 4,800 employees, particularly in the Xbox division, raising concerns about the effectiveness of its management structure, which includes 14 layers of middle management. A leaked internal project, "Project Aion," proposes a web-native operating system integrated within Microsoft Edge, replacing the traditional Start menu with Copilot. The podcast discusses consumer skepticism regarding AI adoption and the high costs of cloud-based large language models. Upcoming products include the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12, which will feature a new 24 GB RAM configuration and more affordable 8 GB options. Additionally, Microsoft has confirmed the discontinuation of the 10-inch Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go lines.

AppWizard

December 11, 2025

The Outer Worlds and Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey are being delisted from GOG

GOG's representative confirmed that "The Outer Worlds" and the "Spacer's Choice Edition" will not be delisted. However, "Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey" is still on track for delisting, though GOG is working to resolve this issue. "Ancestors" is currently available at an 80% discount until January 3, 2026. Both games were initially set to be removed from the GOG store on December 15, and the decision to delist them was made by their parent company, Haveli Investments, which is undergoing restructuring.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Koei Tecmo’s new CEO is Hisashi Koinuma

Koei Tecmo has appointed Hisashi Koinuma as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1st, 2025. The company is undergoing a strategic restructuring, dividing into two entities: Koei Tecmo Games and Koei Tecmo Corporate Finance. This transition aims to streamline operations and enhance focus on core competencies, with the goal of becoming the world’s leading digital entertainment company. The new management structure will take effect in the fiscal year 2025.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Sony confirms it is interested in acquiring FromSoftware parent Kadokawa

Sony has expressed interest in acquiring Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, and has confirmed a statement of intent regarding the acquisition. Discussions between Sony and Kadokawa are already underway, as corroborated by Kadokawa. Employee sentiment at Kadokawa is optimistic about the potential acquisition, with many dissatisfied with the current leadership and hoping for a change that would prioritize transparency and accountability. Concerns have been raised about management's communication following a recent ransomware attack.