Tag
Hundreds of Bethesda and Zenimax employees rallied at Bethesda HQ to protest sweeping Xbox layoffs, demanding Microsoft return to contract bargaining.
id Software's new expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages, Revelations, showcases the studio's core gameplay strengths, but its launch is overshadowed by massive layoffs at the studio, with reports indicating about half the staff was cut.
Microsoft's Xbox reset leads Obsidian to cancel an Avowed sequel and begin work on a new Fallout game, with Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer heading the project, amid layoffs affecting 25% of the studio.
Amid massive layoffs and studio closures, speculation grows that Microsoft might sell its Xbox division, though experts doubt any single buyer could absorb the $23 billion-plus gaming business.
id Software, the developer of Doom, reportedly laid off around 50% of its staff as part of broader Xbox layoffs, with sources confirming over 90 redundancies and significant impact on the QA department.
Microsoft has laid off most of the idTech engine team at id Software as part of massive layoffs across Xbox divisions, impacting a key game engine that powers many titles.
Xbox announces significant layoffs and studio spin-offs as part of a restructuring, while CEO Asha Sharma sets an ambitious goal of reaching a billion daily users. The article analyzes the challenges and contradictions in this plan.
A news article about the original Xbox (OG) adventures, likely covering nostalgic content or updates related to the classic Xbox console.
Microsoft is spinning off four Xbox studios; Double Fine and Compulsion will retain their IP and go independent, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs join new ownership.
Microsoft lays off 3,200 Xbox employees and divests studios like Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and Arkane, admitting prior acquisitions were a financial mistake.
Microsoft laid off approximately 4,800 employees, primarily in Xbox and commercial sales, citing business transformation and the impact of AI on work processes.
Microsoft announces a major restructuring of Xbox, including layoffs of approximately 3,200 employees and transitioning four studios to independent management, citing unhealthy business margins and the need to reset content and platform strategies.
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees, with over 30% in Xbox, and spinning off four game studios (Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs) to operate independently as part of a significant restructuring. The company is also considering selling or closing Arkane Studios amid budget issues.
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees, approximately 2.1% of its workforce, affecting commercial sales and Xbox divisions. The company cites changing technology and AI impact, but says roles are not being replaced by AI.
A column analyzing the current crisis at Microsoft's Xbox division, highlighting layoffs, studio closures, and the failure of the Game Pass subscription model to meet growth targets.
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a major 'reset' with looming layoffs and studio closures, including the potential cancellation of a Blade game and shuttering of Arkane. The report also covers IO Interactive's layoffs after Microsoft pulled out of publishing its Project Fantasy RPG.
Microsoft is testing a disc-to-digital feature for Xbox that allows users to convert physical game discs into digital entitlements, enabling streaming and PC access. The feature is being tested internally and may be key for future disc-less Xbox consoles.
A rumor suggests that Fable 5 may be announced or make a return tonight, generating excitement among fans of the franchise.
IO Interactive lays off staff after losing an external partner for Project Fantasy, reportedly Microsoft as publisher, but remains committed to the project.
Microsoft is planning a wave of layoffs and studio closures in its Xbox division, including canceling the Blade game and potentially shuttering Arkane Studios, as part of a cost-cutting reset under new CEO Asha Sharma.