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From Kotaku:“...As the gaming industry continues to contract with layoffs happening everywhere for years now, it’s created an environment in which layoffs seem inevitable and unavoidable. But this wasn’t always the case; in fact, for Bethesda, that was almost never the case until Microsoft ste

On August 11th Xbox CEO Asha Sharma paid a visit to Bethesda's office in Rockville, Maryland, to catch a glimpse of The Elder Scrolls VI. To mark the occasion, Communications Workers of America workers staged a rather memorable protest by deploying a giant inflatable rat (known as 'Scabby’

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Former id Software veteran Chris Hays warns that massive Xbox layoffs have destroyed entire development teams and killed the creative spirit behind legendary games like Doom and Quake. With the recent 30th anniversary of Quake and the upcoming Doom The Dark Ages overshadowed by cutthroat efficiency, longtime developers say Microsoft doesn’t understand that game development is about code, design, and creative fire—not spreadsheets. This urgent message highlights how passion-driven projects are being 'optimized into nothing.' Don’t miss this explosive look into the future of gaming. #GamingNews #Doom #XboxLayoffs – Published 2026-08-08 Tools used for generation Text Gemini Narator Azure TTS Clips Pexel Rendering Remotion

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id Software's creative director, Hugo Martin, has publicly refuted claims that the studio was 'nerfed into the ground' by Xbox layoffs, asserting that the team remains active and capable of producing high-quality games. Following reports of significant staff cuts at Microsoft's Xbox division, including 96 layoffs at id Software's Texas headquarters and 40 remote roles eliminated, Martin emphasized that the studio is operating at the same staffing level as when it developed the 2016 Doom reboot. He clarified that id Tech, the game engine used by id Software and MachineGames, is 'very much alive and well,' with engineers based in Frankfurt and at MachineGames collaborating extensively. Martin also highlighted the commercial success of Doom: The Dark Ages, a prequel to the 2016 Doom and 2020 Doom Eternal games, stating it meets forecasted expectations. Meanwhile, laid-off employees have protested outside Bethesda offices, with union representatives negotiating exit agreements with Microsoft. Co-founders John Romero and John Carmack have expressed support for the studio's legacy and questioned whether recent sales justified the layoffs. Industry insiders suggest id Software is developing new projects, including a John Wick-style IP, a Perfect Dark game, and a multiplayer/co-op Doom title. The article underscores the tension between Microsoft's restructuring efforts and the resilience of iconic studios like id Software.

The challenges at id Software raise concerns about the future of gaming's finest. #idSoftware #Doom #XboxLayoffs

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