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ZeniMax QA testers face whiplash and "rancid" work morale following Microsoft's gaming layoffs — but the union still fights

ZeniMax Workers United ratified a historic contract with Microsoft just weeks before layoffs cut into the team, but the union is still pushing on.

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Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs, with jobs cut at King, Turn 10, ZeniMax Media, and more — read Phil Spencer's note to staff

Microsoft is laying off employees in its Xbox division, including cuts to the teams at King and ZeniMax Media.

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ZeniMax Media quality assurance workers reach tentative contract with Microsoft after almost two years

After almost two years of negotiations, ZeniMax Media quality assurance workers have a tentative contract with Microsoft.

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Bethesda Softworks QA union authorizes strike as negotiations with Microsoft continue

ZeniMax Workers United, a union representing QA workers on Bethesda Softworks games, has authorized a strike as negotiations with Microsoft continue.

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Diversity and inclusion left the Teams chat? Former Diversity Chief slams Microsoft for dismissing its DEI team due to "changing business needs"

Microsoft recently laid off its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team. The former team lead indicated the department was disbanded due to "changing business needs."

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Generative AI might have infiltrated gaming, but developers won't clean up after its mess and erroneous outputs: "It's not why I got into making games."

Jess Hyland, a member of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain's game workers branch, admits that AI could render her jobless at any moment.

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Another Bethesda studio at Xbox is unionizing

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal is unionizing, marking the latest Xbox team to unionize after Microsoft vowed to remain neutral in any unionization efforts.

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Report: Microsoft Gaming turned down a sequel to critical Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft Gaming reportedly decided not to pursue a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush, with developer Tango Gameworks instead being closed.

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Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process

Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.

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Fallout TV series Season 2 FAQ: News, timeline, and everything you need to know

The Fallout TV series is getting a second season. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions and everything you need to know.

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Bethesda Game Studios and Prime Video's Fallout TV series renewed for Season 2

The Fallout TV series is renewed for Season 2 as it's become one of the most-viewed shows ever on Prime Video.

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Fallout 5 FAQ: Xbox Game Pass, news, and everything you need to know

Bethesda Game Studios is confirmed to be working on another Fallout, even if it's a long ways away. Here's everything you need to know about Fallout 5.

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Fallout franchise sees player count resurgence across all games thanks to sales, promotions, and an excellent TV series

The Fallout game franchise is seeing a player count resurgence across every entry, thanks to a well-received TV show and a number of coinciding promotions.

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600 QA workers at Microsoft-owned Activision form the largest gaming union in North America

Hundreds of employees at Activision are unionizing under Microsoft, forming the largest union in the North American gaming industry.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Xbox and PC: Developer, genre, and everything you need to know

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an upcoming title from MachineGames and Bethesda Softworks. Here's what you need to know.

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Microsoft announces layoffs at gaming division with 1900 jobs cut across Activision Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, and ZeniMax Media

More layoffs are hitting across the gaming industry, with Microsoft cutting 1900 jobs out of the greater Xbox organization.

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Microsoft reaches tentative agreement with ZeniMax gaming union workers over AI principles

Microsoft has reached a tentative agreement with the ZeniMax Workers United gaming union on the use of AI moving forward.

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Microsoft converts some Starfield testers to full-time unionized employees

Microsoft has worked with ZeniMax Workers United to convert a number of Starfield testers into full-time employees.

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Xbox and Bethesda's Wolfenstein developer MachineGames is expanding with a second studio in Sweden

MachineGames, the Xbox studio known for working on the Wolfenstein games, is opening a second studio in Sweden.

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Microsoft considered buying Square Enix to add Final Fantasy and more to Xbox

Microsoft considered buying Square Enix prior to the launch of the Xbox Series X|S, new documents show.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer: Microsoft heard Starfield might skip Xbox before buying Bethesda

In the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer indicates that prior to Microsoft buying Bethesda, it heard that Starfield might skip Xbox.

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MachineGames' Indiana Jones is an Xbox exclusive title

During a hearing between the FTC and Microsoft, it was revealed that MachineGames' Indiana Jones title is an Xbox exclusive game.

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Redfall developers reportedly hoped Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax would kill the project

Entirely, not just the PlayStation version

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Sega of America workers form union

Sega employees in the U.S. are unionizing, spurred on by a desire for better pay and benefits.

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Why is the FTC suing to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal? Because it doesn’t trust the tech giant

Federal regulators are skeptical that the Xbox parent will make good on pledges to keep games available on PlayStation.

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