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Microsoft’s Gaming Division is Cutting 1,900 Jobs

Microsoft’s Gaming Division is Cutting 1,900 Jobs

The widespread layoffs will impact Xbox, ZeniMax, and Activision Blizzard, as Microsoft's gaming arm looks to "align on a strategy and an execution plan with a sustainable cost structure."

Sarah Bond and Matt Booty Are Being Promoted in Reorganized Xbox Leadership Team

Sarah Bond and Matt Booty Are Being Promoted in Reorganized Xbox Leadership Team

Bond is being promoted to Xbox president, while Booty will serve as president of game content and studios (including ZeniMax).

Microsoft Made Decision to Make All ZeniMax Titles Exclusive to Xbox in 2021

Microsoft Made Decision to Make All ZeniMax Titles Exclusive to Xbox in 2021

Microsoft made the decision that all ZeniMax games would be Xbox exclusive back in 2021.

Indiana Jones Game Pitch Made Anyone Who Heard it Want to Play “Right Now” – Pete Hines

Indiana Jones Game Pitch Made Anyone Who Heard it Want to Play “Right Now” – Pete Hines

The Indiana Jones game pitch by Todd Howard made anyone who heard it want to play it immediately, according to an email by Pete Hines.

Starfield’s Potential PS5 Exclusivity Prompted Microsoft to Acquire Bethesda

Starfield’s Potential PS5 Exclusivity Prompted Microsoft to Acquire Bethesda

The idea that Starfield could have ended up as a PS5 exclusive is what prompted Microsoft to buy Bethesda, according to Phil Spencer.

Microsoft’s Actions After Acquiring Bethesda Are Enough Evidence to Oppose Activision Blizzard Acquisition – FTC

Microsoft’s Actions After Acquiring Bethesda Are Enough Evidence to Oppose Activision Blizzard Acquisition – FTC

The FTC believes that actions like making Starfield exclusive to Xbox consoles is evidence enough to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft Did Not Commit to Keeping Bethesda Content Multiplatform, Contrary to FTC Claims – EU Regulators

Microsoft Did Not Commit to Keeping Bethesda Content Multiplatform, Contrary to FTC Claims – EU Regulators

As per EU regulators, Microsoft did not commit to releasing future Bethesda titles on rival platforms, contrary to the FTC's claims.

QuakeCon 2022 to be Hosted as a Digital-Only Event in August

QuakeCon 2022 to be Hosted as a Digital-Only Event in August

The annual QuakeCon will be making its return as a digital-only event, with plans to return as an in-person event next year already underway.

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Bethesda to Xbox

Microsoft Officially Welcomes Bethesda to Xbox

Announces that "some new" Bethesda titles will be exclusive to Xbox and PC.

Xbox Stream on March 11th Has “Nothing to Do With Bethesda” – Xbox UK

Xbox Stream on March 11th Has “Nothing to Do With Bethesda” – Xbox UK

Marketing lead Samuel Bateman says it's "just us playing games."

Microsoft and Bethesda Event Will Focus on Xbox Game Pass – Rumor

Microsoft and Bethesda Event Will Focus on Xbox Game Pass – Rumor

The companies' Summer showcases will also reportedly take place separately.

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Bethesda Has Been Approved by the EU

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Bethesda Has Been Approved by the EU

The mammoth acquisition is on the verge of being finalized.

Micosoft’s Bethesda Acquisition is Another Step Closer to Completion

Micosoft’s Bethesda Acquisition is Another Step Closer to Completion

US regulators seem to have approved the deal.

Microsoft Will Hold an Event in March Following Bethesda Deal’s Closure to Discuss Future Plans – Rumour

Microsoft Will Hold an Event in March Following Bethesda Deal’s Closure to Discuss Future Plans – Rumour

The collective future of the two companies together will allegedly be discussed in detail.

Should Microsoft Continue Putting Bethesda Games On PlayStation And Nintendo, Or Should They Make Them Xbox Exclusive?

Should Microsoft Continue Putting Bethesda Games On PlayStation And Nintendo, Or Should They Make Them Xbox Exclusive?

You can make arguments for either side, but one makes more sense than the other.

Microsoft Plans to Merge Bethesda With Newly Formed Subsidiary Called ‘Vault’

Microsoft Plans to Merge Bethesda With Newly Formed Subsidiary Called ‘Vault’

The EU's preliminary findings say that the acquisition "could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation."

EU to Decide on Clearance for Microsoft’s Bethesda Acquisition by March 5

EU to Decide on Clearance for Microsoft’s Bethesda Acquisition by March 5

One step closer to completing the $7.5 billion deal.

Microsoft Has Purchased Bethesda’s Parent Company ZeniMax

Microsoft Has Purchased Bethesda’s Parent Company ZeniMax

The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, Wolfenstein, Dishonored, and many more have entered Microsoft's first party catalog.

The Elder Scrolls 6 – ZeniMax and BookBreeze Resolve Redfall Trademark Dispute

The Elder Scrolls 6 – ZeniMax and BookBreeze Resolve Redfall Trademark Dispute

Both parties have "amicably resolved" the matter in a "mutually beneficial" fashion.

The Elder Scrolls 6 – ZeniMax In Settlement Discussions For Redfall Trademark

The Elder Scrolls 6 – ZeniMax In Settlement Discussions For Redfall Trademark

So does this mean it IS going to be called Redfall?