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In an attempt to show that things are still running fine, Microsoft has announce
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How the story developed
17 Jul
17 Jul
Bethesda teases Fallout 5 soon after Xbox’s mass layoffs
REPORT · WHAT · The Verge Tech
Other feeds and industry voices
8 Jul
Microsoft’s Xbox reset is pivoting Obsidian to make Fallout instead of Avowed
As part of Microsoft's big Xbox "reset," which includes layoffs affecting 3,200 staffers, jettisoning studios, and shifting investments to focus on "higher priority projects,"
REPORT · WHAT · The Verge TechOPEN STORY
7 Jul
Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.
REPORT · WHAT · Ars TechnicaOPEN STORY
20 Oct
Microsoft may lay off Xbox staff this month, in November, and in January.
Microsoft may lay off Xbox staff this month, in November, and in January.
OPINION · WHAT · The VergeOPEN STORY
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