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DOOM Studio Pitched New Perfect Dark, John Wick-Style Projects Before Layoffs – Rumor

DOOM Studio Pitched New Perfect Dark, John Wick-Style Projects Before Layoffs – Rumor

Now-former employees of id Software have said that it's difficult to see "a viable way forward" after the studio was gutted with layoffs.

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Revelations DLC Debuts In Style With Action-Packed Overview Trailer

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Revelations DLC Debuts In Style With Action-Packed Overview Trailer

We already suspected this would be great, but the moment-to-moment gameplay of the Chain Spear has us even more excited.

The Elder Scrolls Online’s Former Content Designer Says The Team “Deserved Much Better”

The Elder Scrolls Online’s Former Content Designer Says The Team “Deserved Much Better”

"People will never know the blood, sweat, and tears that went into making The Elder Scrolls Online," said Andrew Young on social media.

The Elder Scrolls 6 is Still Two or More Years Away – Rumor

The Elder Scrolls 6 is Still Two or More Years Away – Rumor

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier was asked about the state of The Elder Scrolls 6 and Bethesda during a recent Bloomberg Q&A session.

Xbox Layoffs Includes Backwards Compatibility Program and Cloud Gaming Lead

Xbox Layoffs Includes Backwards Compatibility Program and Cloud Gaming Lead

Kevin LaChapelle announced on LinkedIn that he has been let go from Microsoft after having spent 37 years working at the company.

IO Interactive Shuts Down Istanbul Studio After Project Fantasy Deal With Xbox Falls Through

IO Interactive Shuts Down Istanbul Studio After Project Fantasy Deal With Xbox Falls Through

"These are hard, but necessary decisions, in order to retain the long-term future of IO Interactive," said the studio in a statement.

Xbox’s Game Pass Subscriptions Currently Hovering Around 30 Million – Rumor

Xbox’s Game Pass Subscriptions Currently Hovering Around 30 Million – Rumor

The current subscriber base allegedly falls extremely short of former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer's goal to top 77 million in 2023.

The Elder Scrolls Online Team Suffers Numerous Layoffs, Content Roadmap “Will Be Shifting”

The Elder Scrolls Online Team Suffers Numerous Layoffs, Content Roadmap “Will Be Shifting”

Community manager Jessica Folsom has said that the studio needs some more time for its planned content roadmap after ESO's first season.

Bethesda Hit Hard by Layoffs, Studio Head Says “We Need to Change Course” – Rumor

Bethesda Hit Hard by Layoffs, Studio Head Says “We Need to Change Course” – Rumor

The Elder Scrolls and Fallout studio is reportedly shifting its focus to "our strongest franchises" to ensure "future growth."

State of Decay 3 Studio Confirms Development is Continuing as it Transitions Out of Xbox

State of Decay 3 Studio Confirms Development is Continuing as it Transitions Out of Xbox

"The team is working hard, and our commitment to this community has never been stronger," said Undead Labs in a statement.

Xbox Layoffs’ Effects on Blizzard Have Been “Comparatively Minimal” – Rumor

Xbox Layoffs’ Effects on Blizzard Have Been “Comparatively Minimal” – Rumor

President Johanna Faries has reportedly sent out an email to Blizzard employees, urging them to take care of themselves and others.

Arkane Founder Asks Xbox How Much the Studio Would Cost “For a Friend”

Arkane Founder Asks Xbox How Much the Studio Would Cost “For a Friend”

The original founder wrote a tongue-in-cheek reply to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's announcement about recent layoffs at the company.

Xbox CEO Says “We Simply Spread Ourselves Too Thin” Following Layoffs

Xbox CEO Says “We Simply Spread Ourselves Too Thin” Following Layoffs

Asha Sharma said that the company had made several bets in the past that, unfortunately, haven't quite paid off how it had hoped.

Xbox Appoints Helen Chiang as COO, Studios to Only Have Maximum of 5 Management Layers

Xbox Appoints Helen Chiang as COO, Studios to Only Have Maximum of 5 Management Layers

CEO Asha Sharma said that, in some instances, Xbox had 14 different management layers, and that she wanted to simplify things.

Xbox Could Help Studios at Risk to Complete Their Games – Rumor

Xbox Could Help Studios at Risk to Complete Their Games – Rumor

Regardless of whether the affected studios go independent or find a buyer, Windows Central claims there will be layoffs across the board.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Studio Confirms Physical Release Will Include Disc in the Box

Halo: Campaign Evolved Studio Confirms Physical Release Will Include Disc in the Box

Other features highlighted by Halo Studios include the presence of a Machinima mode, as well as optimization for handheld devices.

Xbox Cancelled a Marketing Campaign of Physical Copies of Games vs Digital in 2025 – Rumor

Xbox Cancelled a Marketing Campaign of Physical Copies of Games vs Digital in 2025 – Rumor

The campaign would have given Xbox users the pros and cons of physical and digital copies of games, leaving the decision up to them.

Sea of Thieves Developer Rare is “On the Block” Ahead of Xbox’s Mass Layoffs – Rumor

Sea of Thieves Developer Rare is “On the Block” Ahead of Xbox’s Mass Layoffs – Rumor

The studio is one of many that could face layoffs reportedly affecting over 1,000 staff across Xbox's studios in the coming week.

Marvel’s Blade is Seemingly “Pretty Far Along” With Reveal Planned for 2026 – Rumor

Marvel’s Blade is Seemingly “Pretty Far Along” With Reveal Planned for 2026 – Rumor

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb claims that Arkane planned to "begin debuting it in some way later this year", with a release planned for 2027.

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

Well, the Steam Machine is here and seems like a competent open-ended alternative to traditional consoles. But has it created more problems that it has solved?