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The Elder Scrolls 6’s Development Roadmap Hasn’t Been Affected by Layoffs, Says Bethesda

The Elder Scrolls 6’s Development Roadmap Hasn’t Been Affected by Layoffs, Says Bethesda

The studio's statement follows reports of former and current employees being worried about needing to crunch to make the RPG.

Bethesda Canceled an Unannounced PvP Shooter Amidst Layoffs – Rumor

Bethesda Canceled an Unannounced PvP Shooter Amidst Layoffs – Rumor

While no details about this seemingly-canceled project have been revealed, one candidate is MachineGames' alleged PvP shooter.

Bethesda Montreal’s Laid Off Employees Told They Will Get Bare Minimum Severance, No Healthcare

Bethesda Montreal’s Laid Off Employees Told They Will Get Bare Minimum Severance, No Healthcare

Union OneBGS has announced that it will fight these actions by Microsoft and is filing legal complaints against the company.

Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Reveal Announced for July 30th

Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Reveal Announced for July 30th

With its open beta set for August, The Coalition is finally ready to take the covers off its brand-spanking new multiplayer mode.

Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Says Xbox Game Pass Was “A Good Idea”

Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Says Xbox Game Pass Was “A Good Idea”

Mike Brown noted that the service had plenty of potential, but not enough people could pay the price needed for it to make financial sense.

Xbox Engineering VP Announces Departure Just Two Months After Appointment

Xbox Engineering VP Announces Departure Just Two Months After Appointment

Jared Palmer's appointment in May came as part of major shake-ups made to the leadership teams at Xbox by division CEO Asha Sharma.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Could Be the Definitive Version of Combat Evolved

Halo: Campaign Evolved Could Be the Definitive Version of Combat Evolved

Despite its status as the blueprint for FPS games of the 21st century, Combat Evolved has numerous shortcomings – here’s how Campaign Evolved fixes them.

“Current and Former” Employees Disagree With DOOM Co-Director’s About id’s Current State

“Current and Former” Employees Disagree With DOOM Co-Director’s About id’s Current State

Following Martin's denial that id Software had been "nerfed and gutted", one employee noted "the DOOM team is half here, half thrown away."

Call of Duty Film is Set in The Modern Warfare Universe, Director Confirms

Call of Duty Film is Set in The Modern Warfare Universe, Director Confirms

Directed by Peter Berg with a screenplay by Taylor Sheridan, the live-action film will premiere in cinemas on June 30th, 2028.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Early Access Starts on August 21st for Pre-Orders

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Early Access Starts on August 21st for Pre-Orders

The beta will also be available worldwide for all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, from August 28th to September 1st.

Halo Campaign Evolved Is Starting to Look Unmissable

Halo Campaign Evolved Is Starting to Look Unmissable

With a reimagined campaign, major gameplay upgrades, and a historic PlayStation debut, Halo: Campaign Evolved could become one of 2026’s defining releases.

Bethesda Director Todd Howard Says He Has No Plans to Retire Anytime Soon

Bethesda Director Todd Howard Says He Has No Plans to Retire Anytime Soon

In a recent interview, Howard said that there was a period of time when he thought about retirement, but is now happy with what he is doing.

Bethesda’s Layoffs Were “Really Tough”, Lets It “Focus Best” On its Franchises, Says Todd Howard

Bethesda’s Layoffs Were “Really Tough”, Lets It “Focus Best” On its Franchises, Says Todd Howard

In an interview with Bloomberg, Howard discussed working with Obsidian on a brand-new Fallout project and Bethesda's path forward.

Xbox Wants a “Reliable Pipeline” of Exclusives, But Fans Shouldn’t “Overly Fixate” on Single-Player

Xbox Wants a “Reliable Pipeline” of Exclusives, But Fans Shouldn’t “Overly Fixate” on Single-Player

Chief content officer Matt Booty says, "I think that's a good rule of thumb, but it certainly isn't something that's carved in stone."

Starfield Crosses 17 Million Players, Year 3 Content Confirmed With “New Stories” and Improvements

Starfield Crosses 17 Million Players, Year 3 Content Confirmed With “New Stories” and Improvements

Players can expect "targeted gameplay improvements and additional updates" alongside "the launch of new Starborn content" in 2027.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Remains Bethesda’s “Primary Development Focus”: “We’re Where We Planned To Be”

The Elder Scrolls 6 Remains Bethesda’s “Primary Development Focus”: “We’re Where We Planned To Be”

Eight years after its announcement, "The majority of our team" is still "currently working on the next chapter of the franchise."

Halo: Campaign Evolved – What You Need to Know Before Launch

Halo: Campaign Evolved – What You Need to Know Before Launch

By purposely preserving its DNA, Halo Studios is reinterpreting Master Chief’s original space opera for modern audiences while ensuring the series’ future.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Channels Resident Evil Requiem With The Aston Martin Dreadnought

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Channels Resident Evil Requiem With The Aston Martin Dreadnought

That’s one sweet ride that could also be quite the advantage on the battlefield, with some serious firepower and some premium specs.

Loss of Institutional Knowledge Due to Xbox’s Layoffs is “Staggering”, Says Former Employee

Loss of Institutional Knowledge Due to Xbox’s Layoffs is “Staggering”, Says Former Employee

Some have also brought up the fact that plans for 1,600 more job cuts have led to dipping morale due to a lack of job security.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Studio Lead Says He Doesn’t Feel Extra Pressure From GTA 6’s Release

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Studio Lead Says He Doesn’t Feel Extra Pressure From GTA 6’s Release

Mark Grigsby went on to talk about how the release of major titles like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and GTA is good for the industry.