… These job cuts are also expected to affect studios not slated for closure, such as Bethesda, Blizzard, and others. The last few years have been a very difficult time for the video game industry writ large, with mass layoffs and studio closures. …
… While the studios will reportedly have an opportunity to buy back their independence from Microsoft, even if they do, sources told Bloomberg this would result in significant layoffs. …
… 3D Realms formerly Apogee Software co-founder George Broussard said on X Monday evening that a list of Xbox studio closures was shared with him ahead of the likely layoffs in July. …
… Xbox backing out of its deal with IO Interactive comes ahead of potential layoffs throughout the company. Xbox's fiscal year ends on Tuesday, and mass layoffs and likely studio closures are expected in July. …
… The latter seems to be getting its answer in the depressing form of the expected layoffs and studio closures . Interest has understandably focused on these macro questions about Microsoft's strategy and the fate of its first-party studios. …
… With Bethesda’s owner Microsoft gearing up to conduct mass layoffs and studio closures , the future of Fallout is uncertain. …
… According to Fernando Rizo, a consultant who advises self-publishing indie studios, Xbox has suspended discussions with third-party studios to sign deals to put their games on Game Pass. …
… Studios are reportedly being given the option to buy back their independence or find a new home , but even in a best-case scenario there will be large-scale layoffs. …
… There'll be more layoffs and studio closures, for sure. …