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Obsidian Entertainment, leveled by Xbox layoffs, reportedly begins work on new Fallout game

Back to the wasteland?

Destructoid

Report: Mass Xbox layoffs will impact Fallout and The Elder Scrolls devs Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly" — they'll focus on their "biggest franchises" like DOOM

Microsoft's mass layoffs at Xbox have reportedly affected Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly," though devs will still be able to work on their core IPs.

Windows Central

Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax hit hard by Xbox layoffs, says union

ZeniMax Online Studios and id Software have survived the latest bloodbath at Microsoft, but it sounds like they've been cut deeply.

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Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake will reportedly join Fallout and Elder Scrolls as Bethesda owner ZeniMax switches focus to its largest franchises amid Xbox restructure

Doom and Quake developer id Software is reportedly facing "significant" layoffs

GamesRadar

As major Xbox shake-ups loom, former Wolfenstein studio head is now seemingly in charge of Marvel's Blade developer Arkane

The MachineGames co-founder takes the lead

GamesRadar

'Fallout: New Vegas 2' Speculations: Game Could Be Greenlit Over at Xbox

Xbox could be giving Fallout: New Vegas 2 the go signal to deliver a sequel to the long-running game in the franchise.

Player One

No, Xbox's Obsidian studio ISN'T shutting down — new comments dispute closure claims

Fresh rumors suggested Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment could be facing closure, but a report from Jason Schreier says the acclaimed developer is not in danger. The latest speculation comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Xbox's restructuring and layoffs.

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Obsidian reportedly safe from Xbox studio closures despite fears the RPG powerhouse was in negotiations to avoid shutdown

The iconic dev behind Fallout: New Vegas, Grounded, Star Wars: KOTOR 2, and more

GamesRadar

Xbox's reported layoffs may now be impacting companies it doesn't even own [UPDATED]

Bloomberg reports that Xbox's main PR agency, Assembly, is laying off employees, separate from Microsoft cutting vendors ahead of a wider Xbox restructuring.

Windows Central

It's not layoffs, but you can see them from here: Numerous Compulsion Games employees are looking for new jobs

The sudden influx of "open to work" posts suggests that fears of major Xbox layoffs in the near future are well founded.

PC Gamer

'God of War Laufey' Leak: Insider Claims It Will Get Early 2027 Release Window

A God of War Laufey leak from a reputable insider has shared the game's potential release window next year.

Player One

'Punished for Following Orders': Insider Exposes Upcoming Xbox 'Bloodbath' Set to Devastate Bethesda

Microsoft's Xbox division is bracing for significant layoffs, with Bethesda among the studios affected, as the company overhauls its gaming strategy ahead of the next console cycle.

International Business Times UK

XBOX studios are reportedly trying to spin off as Microsoft weighs more closures

Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory are in danger.

Dot Esports

Well, those good XBOX vibes were fun while they lasted

Things have suddenly turned rancid once again.

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God of War Laufey's release reportedly isn't "years away," but don't expect a PC launch

Its lack of release window apparently might not be a bad sign

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121 Memes That Hit A Little Too Close To Home For Gamers And Nerds

Video games bring people together, and exciting things are happening in the industry. The Summer Game Fest is just around the corner. The world is eagerly waiting for GTA VI to drop in November, and praying it doesn’t get delayed again. And The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion…

GamesRadar

GTA 6 pre-orders look set for summer, as Take-Two CEO teases that's when "Rockstar expects to start marketing" it

What's another couple of months?

Dot Esports

Bungie is reportedly planning layoffs following final Destiny 2 update announcement

Potential job cuts arise with no Destiny 3 in sight.

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Bungie’s future after Destiny is layoffs and no Destiny 3, says report

We can't catch a break.

PC Gamer

Bungie isn't immediately making Destiny 3, is planning layoffs, reports Bloomberg

Hopes that the end of Destiny 2 means Destiny 3 is on the way aren't necessarily dashed—but if it happens, it'll be a long time from now.

GamesRadar

Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game from God of War and Star Wars Jedi veteran after seeing early concept

At least we have Exodus

Windows Central

Report: PlayStation won't release its single player games on Windows PC or Steam anymore — putting pressure on Xbox as it considers bringing exclusives back

PlayStation maker Sony will reportedly no longer release its single player exclusives on PC, raising questions about if and how Xbox will respond.

GamesRadar

PlayStation reportedly confirms end of PC support for major single-player games as CEO commits to console exclusivity

The days of God of War and The Last of Us coming to PC are seemingly over

Destructoid

PlayStation boss reportedly pivots on PC, says new singleplayer games will remain PS5-exclusive

Good thing consoles are affordable, right?

Player One

Rocksteady Batman Game Rumors Denied as Insider Shuts Down 'Batman Beyond' Leak

Rocksteady Batman game rumors about "Batman Beyond" are denied by insider Jason Schreier, with a new Arkham-style title still in early development.

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