Xbox lays off Gears of War: E-Day's story director barely two weeks before the game's launch

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Oof, this one stings. Xbox just hit the story director for Gears of War: E-Day with a layoff notice a mere two weeks before the game's launch, despite their four years of work on the title. It's a stark reminder of the tough realities in the games industry, even for those at the heart of major projects nearing release.