NewsFollowing Hugo Martin’s comments that Id Software hasn’t been gutted by layoffs, a number of current and former employees have come out and disagreed with the DOOM director’s comments.
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NewsTodd Howard has revealed that he’s no longer thinking about retiring as development continues on major title such as The Elder Scrolls 6.
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NewsHugo Martin, the director on DOOM: The Dark Ages, has denied reports that Id Software has been ‘nerfed into the ground’ as a result of the mass Xbox layoffs.
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NewsA small team at Obsidian are still continuing to work on Avowed 2, despite previous reports the game had been cancelled.
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NewsId Software is reportedly in the early stages of a new DOOM game, after the studio was hit hard by layoffs.
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NewsZeniMax Online, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls Online, has been hit with more than 200 job losses as part of the widespread layoffs at Xbox this week.
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NewsId Software co-founder John Carmack has responded to news of the studio’s layoffs this week.
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NewsA former VFX artist at id Software has claimed the studio been ‘nuked into the dirt’ as a result of the mass layoffs across Xbox.
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NewsBethesda has informed staff it aims to restructure around its major franchises, with the company reportedly hit ‘particularly hard’ by the Xbox layoff this week.
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NewsHorror title OD, which is in development at Kojima Productions, is reportedly safe from Microsoft’s ‘reset’ plans.
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NewsProject Fantasy from IO Interactive has cut ties with its external partner, Xbox, and as such the studio has revealed it has ‘staffing decisions’ to make while pledging its commitment to the title.
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NewsUndead Labs is reportedly in danger of shutting its doors if Microsoft does not find a buyer for the State of Decay 3 studio.
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NewsLaunch sales for AAA single-player games are performing significantly better on PS5 in comparison to Xbox, with data suggesting an 80/20 split in favour of PlayStation.
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NewsFormer PlayStation boss Shawn Layden feels that Xbox’s recent moves show a ‘basic misunderstanding’ of how the industry works, though was quick to note he’s not a hater.
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NewsA number of Xbox-owned studios are reportedly looking to go independent in order to avoid closing down, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine.
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NewsMicrosoft’s Xbox division is reportedly facing substantial layoffs next month.
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NewsA version of the Gears of War E-Day gameplay trailer had a PS5 logo on it, suggesting the Xbox exclusivity was a last minute decision.
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NewsA new Circana survey has revealed that a large portion of players play on consoles due to exclusive titles.
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NewsSales estimates for Microsoft exclusives for PS5 have revealed that Forza Horizon 5 has done some serious numbers, while other titles have somewhat struggled.
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NewsXbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the company has yet to make a decision in regards to its exclusivity plans, saying more info will be shared ‘when we’re ready.’
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NewsThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is locked for June 7, just a few days after Summer Game Fest. We’re promised plenty of info on first and third-party titles, plus a deep dive on Gears of War E-Day following the showcase.
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NewsXbox boss Phil Spencer has announced his retirement after working with Microsoft for 38 years.
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NewsSony’s efforts to sell first-party games on PC and Xbox (such as the likes of MLB The Show and Helldivers 2) has seen the company generate at least $2.3 billion.
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NewsDevelopers who were surveyed by GDC selected the PS5 and Switch over Xbox as the platforms they are most interested in working on.
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NewsXbox Developer Direct 26 is set to feature a fourth ‘secret game,’ and it’s also claimed that Fable is indeed in the works for PS5.
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NewsTune in on January 22 for Microsoft’s Xbox Developer_Direct 26, where we’re getting in-depth looks at Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.
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NewsXbox bosses were not originally keen on bringing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to PS5, but relented when Sony eventually expressed interest.
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NewsHalo Infinite’s Operation Infinite update is set to be the last major update for the game as Halo Studios looks to focus on ‘multiple Halo titles in development.’
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NewsThe Forza Motorsport franchise isn’t going anywhere, but Phil Spencer says it’s on the back burner for now while Xbox focuses on games that are closer to release.
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NewsThe head of Xbox has revealed that the idea of platform exclusives has become ‘antiquated for most people,’ noting players expect to see games available everywhere.
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