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Xbox faces hundreds of striking employees as union at Bethesda parent ZeniMax stages a walkout to "tell Microsoft to stop dragging their feet"

ZeniMax Workers United reckons "Microsoft runs on outsourcing"

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America's Biggest Video Games Union Goes On Strike Over Microsoft Outsourcing

Hundreds of Bethesda video game workers, who work on titles like Fallout 76 and Skyrim, are going on strike across the country. At issue: Microsoft outsourcing quality control jobs.

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The Doom mod that turns Margaret Thatcher into an undead cyberdemon has been removed by Bethesda yet again, this time for 'disobeying a ZeniMax employee'

Theatrically censoring the "real-world politics" apparently did not amuse Bethesda.

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Microsoft is reportedly laying off a further 650 people from its gaming staff, 7 months after cutting 1,900 roles across ZeniMax, Xbox, and Activision Blizzard

Microsoft previously announced around 1,900 layoffs in late January

GamesRadar

After 10 years of reinventing The Elder Scrolls Online, its devs say they'd have only done one thing differently: 'Pick the game you want to make'

Studio director Matt Firor and creative director Rich Lambert say ESO's early struggles ultimately made for a better game.

PC Gamer

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle devs are "thrilled" to bring the game to PS5, which won't be too hard because it was made with multiplatform tech anyway

The more the merrier

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DOOM: The Dark Ages comes to light as leaks drip from QuakeCon

A closed-door reveal of DOOM: The Dark Ages at QuakeCon 2024 has led to a deluge of leaks from content creators in attendance.

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Hi-Fi Rush lives: PUBG owner Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks from Xbox

The move will allow "the talented team to continue developing the Hi-Fi Rush IP".

PC Gamer

Former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks and 'Hi-Fi Rush' have been acquired by PUBG's Krafton Inc, saving it from closure

Krafton of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds fame is picking up former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, known for The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush. Microsoft has offered a statement, too.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft dev says the game's 500-strong union, spurred on by 2021 controversies, has been aided by the move to Microsoft

"We've had CWA representatives and members from other video game unions like Sega and ZeniMax on the campus."

PC Gamer

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.

Windows Central

Despite its stormy red skies, Skyline Valley marks a bright new era for Fallout 76

In this exclusive preview of Fallout 76's latest expansion, Skyline Valley, we delve into the new content that awaits players in this eerie and captivating addition to the game. From the ominous red skies to the enigmatic Dark Hollow Manor, the expansion introduces a bunch of story quests, formidable enemies,…

Windows Central

Xbox Game Studios head says Microsoft needs 'smaller games that give us prestige and awards' one day after shutting down Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks

Microsoft reportedly said it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush one day after shutting down Tango Gameworks.

TechRadar

Arkane Austin wanted to make a new immersive sim before Microsoft closed the studio down, reports suggests

A new report suggests that Arkane Austin wanted to make a new Dishonored game before studio closure.

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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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The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty

Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.

Windows Central

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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The Elder Scrolls Online's ingenious housebuilders are creating impossible Frankenstein wonders out of game assets and duct tape, and they took me on a tour

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Microsoft to lay off around 1,900 staff from across the Xbox, Activision Blizzard, and ZeniMax teams

Microsoft is planning to lay off around 1,900 people from its video game workforce.

Windows Central

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.

Windows Central

What to expect from Xbox in 2024: A preview of exclusive games, platform expansion, and increased momentum

Microsoft has finally got all its pieces in place. An avalanche of games on the horizon, Xbox could be ready to have a truly special year in 2024, with a mountain of content, features, and momentum.

Inverse

'Marvel’s Blade' Proves the MCU’s Biggest Problem Is Coming to Games

The announcement of 'Marvel's Blade' leaves a bad taste in my mouth in the wake of MCU fatigue and Arkane Studios' troubled history of chasing trends.

Windows Central

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.

Windows Central

"Banjo fans, I hear you," Xbox offers a roadmap for getting new Banjo Kazooie, StarCraft, and other classic Microsoft-owned games

With Microsoft now owning decades of legacy IP, you might be wondering how some of that stuff could eventually get made. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer recently commented on it during an exclusive interview with ourselves.

Inverse

Thanks to Microsoft, A New Push to Unionize Activision Blizzard Has Already Begun

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard means more than 10,000 works are now covered by a labor neutrality agreement.

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