"As much as half" of the team working on The Elder Scrolls Online has been laid off, according to a report from Kotaku, leading many to wonder how the game will continue. Earlier today, Microsoft began carrying out its "reset" of the Xbox brand by laying off thousands of employees. […]
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'We Need to Change Course' — Bethesda Boss Tells Staff the Company Must Focus on 'Our Strongest Franchises' as Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard
The boss of Bethesda has told staff the company must now focus on its “strongest franchises” amid sweeping layoffs across Xbox. Today, Microsoft announced 3,200 staff are set to lose their jobs at Xbox across the current financial year, with 1,600 of those layoffs happening today, July 6. In an […]
Undead Labs Reportedly Won't Be Required to Bring State of Decay 3 to Xbox Game Pass After Microsoft Sale
As Undead Labs continues development on State of Decay 3 under new ownership, it sounds like the zombie survival sequel won't be required to be on Xbox Game Pass. That's according to Game File, which reported on the studio's post-Microsoft future after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced layoffs that will […]
Fans Mourn Starfield Amid Xbox Layoffs, With Bethesda Now Seemingly Focused on Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, Doom, and Quake
You probably shouldn't bet on a Starfield sequel if news coming out of Xbox's reset is anything to go by. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Microsoft's restructuring of Xbox will see Bethesda focusing on a handful of franchises going forward: Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, Doom, and Quake. […]
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’s Physical Switch 2 Release Comes on a Cartridge – Here’s Where You Can Preorder It
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 this year, and if you're looking to buy the Physical Deluxe Edition, you're in for a treat. Rather than launching on a Game-Key Card like many Switch 2 releases, this version will come with the full […]
As Xbox Tries to Sell or Close Arkane, the Future of Marvel's Blade Remains Unclear, With Reports Suggesting It Was Delayed Internally and Is Running Over Budget
The future of Marvel’s Blade remains unclear as Microsoft tries to sell or close its developer, Arkane Lyon. Today, as part of a significant reorganization at Microsoft’s gaming business, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Arkane’s management "is beginning required consultation with its Works Council to review potential strategic options." As […]
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Double Fine and Compulsion Confirm Status Following Xbox Cuts, Get to Keep Franchises Such as Psychonauts and South of Midnight
Double Fine and Compulsion Games have issued public statements to confirm their status following word of today's enormous cuts by Xbox, discussing their respective futures as independent studios. While neither company will be shut down, neither will be part of Xbox Game Studios going forward either — and in an […]
The Most Significant Restructure in Xbox History: Live Report
Microsoft has announced what it has called "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed 1,600 Xbox staff will lose their jobs today, with another 1,600 set to be cut during the current financial year. As part of that, four studios are leaving Microsoft, and […]