In a statement, Microsoft said that it continues to implement changes 'necessary to best position the company for success'.

Technology giant Microsoft has plans to trim its headcount by 3% through layoffs. CNBC first reported on the move.

Activision is a video games company founded in 1979 and headquartered in California, whose parent company is Activision Blizzard. Activision is known for publishing game franchises such as Call of ...