Microsoft Chief Operations Officer Released Over Unknown Policy Violations

Layoffs have plagued the gaming industry for years now, making it clear that truly no one is safe, no matter the quality of your work. It's a tumultuous time to be a part of the gaming industry, and while we're more than accustomed to stories about groups of devs getting the boot, it seems like anyone can get cut these days. Enter Helen Chiang, Microsoft's Chief Operations Officer, who worked for the company for 21 years through ups and downs and was released after only a few months in the COO seat.